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EX80SD2000000450M0 - ER80S-D2 .045 Low Alloy MIG Welding Wire - 33lb Spool

Packaging: 33lb spool
$14.26/lb

Package Price:

$470.58/33lb spool

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OVERVIEW

Tough Wire for Tough Jobs

When your project demands more strength than a standard mild steel wire can provide, the Executive ER80S-D2 .045 MIG Wire is the solution. This isn't your average shop wire; it's a high-performance consumable built for heavy-duty fabrication where weld failure is not an option. Packed with Molybdenum and extra Manganese, this wire lays down beads that are stronger and harder than standard ER70S-6, making it the go-to choice for welding high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels found in heavy machinery, cranes, and pressure vessels.

One of the biggest headaches for welders is dealing with less-than-perfect steel. Thanks to its high manganese content, this wire eats through light rust and mill scale, floating impurities to the surface and leaving you with a clean, solid weld. It wets out smoothly, giving you a flat, professional-looking bead with minimal spatter to clean up afterward. It runs great on DCEP polarity and gives you the flexibility to use either straight CO2 for deep penetration or an Argon mix for a smoother arc and less spatter.

This 33lb spool is designed to keep you welding longer with fewer changeovers. The precision winding means the wire comes off the spool straight and true, reducing wear on your liners and contact tips. If you are repairing earth-moving equipment or fabricating structural supports that need to withstand high stress, trust the Executive 80S-D2 to hold it all together.

Additional Information
Brand:Exocor
Diameter:0.045 in
Packaging:33 lb Spool
Weld Process:MIG (GMAW)
Polarity:DC
Grade:Steel
AWS Classification:ER80S-D2
Wire Type:Solid
Material Composition:Low-Alloy Steel (Manganese-Molybdenum)
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2, 75% Argon / 25% CO2
Tensile Strength:80,000 psi (min)
Spool Size:33 lb
Packaging Description:33lb spool
Position:N/A

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 33lb Spool of Executive ER80S-D2 .045" MIG Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel fabrication
  • Boilers and pressure vessels
  • Heavy equipment and machinery repair
  • Structural steel construction
  • Piping systems requiring higher tensile strength
  • Automotive and transportation components

FAQ

ER80S-D2 contains Molybdenum and higher Manganese, providing higher tensile strength (80,000 psi vs 70,000 psi) and better impact toughness than ER70S-6.

You can use 100% CO2 for deeper penetration and lower cost, or an Argon/CO2 mix (like 75/25 or 90/10) for a smoother arc and reduced spatter.

This is a solid MIG wire requiring an external shielding gas.

Yes, you can use it on mild steel, but it is 'overmatching' the base metal strength. It is primarily designed for high-strength low-alloy steels.

The wire diameter is 0.045 inches.

This product comes on a 33lb (15kg) spool.

Like all steel wires, it can rust if exposed to moisture. It is copper-coated to provide some corrosion resistance during storage.