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S280343-008 - Hobart SubCOR 120S 1/8-Inch SAW Wire 600lb Drum

Packaging: 600lb drum
$18.32/lb

Package Price:

$10,992.00/600lb drum

Usually ships within 3-5 business days

OVERVIEW

Maximize Deposition with Hobart SubCOR 120S

Take your submerged arc welding to the next level with the Hobart SubCOR 120S. This 1/8-inch metal-cored wire is built for welders who need speed, strength, and reliability. If you are fabricating with high-strength steels like T-1 or HY-100, this wire is designed to deliver the mechanical properties you need—specifically targeting 120,000 psi tensile strength applications. The 600 lb drum packaging is perfect for shops running long seams or utilizing column and boom setups, ensuring you spend more time welding and less time swapping out spools.

The advantage of the SubCOR series lies in its metal-cored design. It offers a wider penetration profile and better wetting action compared to standard solid SAW wires. This means you get smoother tie-ins at the toes of the weld and a reduced chance of lack-of-fusion defects. Furthermore, the deposition rate is superior to solid wire equivalents, allowing you to fill joints faster and complete projects ahead of schedule. It pairs excellently with Hobart's specific SAW fluxes to create a slag system that releases easily, leaving a clean, professional bead appearance.

Welders Supply understands that consistency is key. The Hobart SubCOR 120S offers stable arc characteristics and consistent chemistry throughout the entire drum. This wire is an excellent solution for fabricating crane booms, heavy structural components, and pressure vessels where high strength and toughness are non-negotiable. Upgrade your SAW process with the efficiency of metal-cored technology.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:3.2mm (1/8")
Packaging:600 lb Drum
Weld Process:Submerged Arc (SAW)
Grade:Steel
Wire Type:Metal-Cored
Material Composition:Low Alloy Steel
Tensile Strength Class:120 ksi
Current Type:DC+/AC
Application:High Strength Steels, Heavy Equipment, Offshore
Packaging Description:600lb drum

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 600 lb Drum of Hobart SubCOR 120S 1/8" Metal-Cored Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Crane and boom manufacturing
  • Heavy earth-moving equipment fabrication
  • Offshore structural components
  • High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel fabrication
  • Pressure vessel construction
  • Shipbuilding

FAQ

SubCOR 120S is a metal-cored wire, which typically offers higher deposition rates and better gap-bridging capabilities compared to solid submerged arc wires.

It is designed for welding high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels, typically those requiring 100 ksi yield and 120 ksi tensile strength.

This product comes in a 600 lb (approx. 272 kg) drum, ideal for high-volume automation.

Yes, as a submerged arc welding wire, SubCOR 120S must be used with a compatible SAW flux to protect the weld pool.

The wire diameter is 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).

Yes, it is suitable for both single and multi-pass welding applications on heavy plate.

It is generally operated on DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive) or AC, depending on the specific flux and power source used.

Yes, when paired with the correct flux, SubCOR 120S provides excellent impact toughness at low temperatures.