S114859-031 - Hobart 24 E7024 3/16" Stick Electrodes - 50lb Carton

Speed Up Your Welds with Hobart 24

If you are burning rod on heavy steel plate and want to get the job done fast, Hobart 24 (E7024) is the stick electrode you need. Known in the industry as a "jet rod" or "drag rod," this 3/16-inch electrode is built for speed. It features a thick coating packed with iron powder that melts into the weld pool along with the core wire, giving you way more metal deposit per inch than a standard 7018 or 6010. This means you can travel faster and fill joints quicker, making it perfect for long, straight fillet welds on tanks, barges, and heavy equipment.

One of the best things about Hobart 24 is how easy it is to run. You can literally drag the tip of the rod right on the steel—the thick coating maintains the perfect arc length for you. This makes it incredibly user-friendly, even if you aren't the steadiest hand in the shop. The arc is smooth and quiet, with almost no spatter to clean up afterwards. When you're done with a pass, the slag often curls up and falls off by itself, leaving a shiny, smooth bead that looks like it was done by a machine. It’s a huge time-saver when you have feet of weld to lay down.

This 50 lb carton of 3/16" rods is designed to run on AC or DCEN (straight polarity). Because it puts down so much metal so fast, the weld puddle is large and fluid, so you'll want to stick to flat positions or horizontal fillets—it's not meant for vertical or overhead work. However, for those flat, heavy-duty structural jobs, nothing beats the deposition rate and ease of Hobart 24. It’s a workhorse rod that helps you turn out professional-looking welds in record time.