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72220414FH - Hobart SDX S2Si EM12K SAW Wire 5/64 1000lb Drum

Packaging: 1000lb drum
$8.62/lb

Package Price:

$8,620.00/1000lb drum

Usually ships within 3-5 business days

OVERVIEW

Maximize Productivity with Hobart SDX S2Si

For heavy industrial fabrication shops looking to keep the arc on and downtime low, the Hobart SDX S2Si Submerged Arc Welding Wire is the workhorse you need. This 5/64-inch wire is built for serious production, delivering the reliability and consistency that professional welders and shop foremen demand. Whether you are welding structural beams, large diameter pipes, or heavy machinery components, the SDX S2Si delivers clean, sound welds pass after pass.

The "EM12K" classification means this wire is formulated to handle real-world shop conditions. It offers excellent tolerance for mill scale and minor surface contaminants, reducing the need for excessive pre-weld cleaning. The result is a smooth, flat bead with easy slag release, cutting down on post-weld grinding and cleanup time. Its copper-coated finish ensures that the wire feeds smoothly through your system, reducing tip wear and preventing the frustrating bird-nesting or stuttering that can ruin a perfect weld run.

Bulk Packaging for High Volume: This product comes in a massive 1000 lb drum. This bulk packaging is a game-changer for automated setups and continuous welding operations. By significantly reducing the frequency of spool changes, your team spends less time swapping out consumables and more time depositing metal. This translates directly to higher throughput and lower labor costs per foot of weld.

Hobart is a name synonymous with quality in the welding industry. With the SDX S2Si, you are getting a wire that provides stable arc characteristics and consistent mechanical properties. It pairs well with a variety of fluxes, giving you the flexibility to adapt to different job requirements without switching your wire stock. Upgrade your sub-arc process with a wire designed for efficiency, durability, and performance.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:2.0mm (5/64")
Packaging Description:1000lb drum
Weld Process:Submerged Arc (SAW)
Grade:Steel
AWS Classification:EM12K
Material Composition:Carbon Steel, Medium Manganese, Medium Silicon
Wire Type:Solid
Packaging Type:Drum
Current Type:AC, DCEP

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 1000 lb Drum of Hobart SDX S2Si Submerged Arc Welding Wire (5/64")

APPLICATIONS

  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Pressure Vessel Manufacturing
  • Heavy Equipment Assembly
  • Pipe Welding (Double Jointing)
  • Shipbuilding and Offshore Structures
  • General Plate Fabrication

FAQ

The AWS classification is EM12K, per AWS A5.17 standards for carbon steel electrodes for submerged arc welding.

This specific product is 5/64 inch (approximately 2.0 mm) in diameter.

It is supplied in a 1000 lb (approx. 454 kg) drum, ideal for high-volume and automated applications.

Yes, the Hobart SDX S2Si features a copper coating to improve electrical contact and feedability while preventing corrosion.

Yes, the EM12K chemistry is suitable for both single-pass and multi-pass welding applications.

This wire is designed exclusively for the Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) process.

The primary alloying elements are Manganese (medium level) and Silicon (medium level), which act as deoxidizers.

No, this is a solid wire electrode. Submerged arc flux must be purchased separately.