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S125132-035 - Hobart E8018-C1 3/32" Low Alloy Stick Electrode (50lb Can)

Packaging: 50lb can
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OVERVIEW

Tough Welds for Cold Jobs: Hobart 8018-C1

When you are out in the field facing freezing temperatures and demanding specs, you need a rod that runs smooth and holds tight. The Hobart Hoballoy 8018-C1 is your go-to stick electrode for welding nickel-bearing steels and projects where toughness counts. Whether you are working on offshore rigs, pipelines, or heavy storage tanks, this rod delivers the 2% nickel content required to keep welds ductile and strong even when the thermometer drops.

Welders love the Hoballoy 8018-C1 for its excellent arc stability and puddle control. It runs beautifully on DCEP, but if you are fighting magnetic arc blow in a tight corner, you can switch over to AC and keep laying down beads without a headache. The 3/32-inch diameter is perfect for all-position welding, giving you the control you need for vertical-up and overhead welds. Plus, the slag lifts easily, meaning less time chipping and grinding and more time burning rods.

This 50lb can is built for the job site, keeping your electrodes dry and ready to fire until you crack the seal. If you are welding weathering steels or need to meet strict code requirements for low-temperature impact tests, this is the consumable you want in your stinger. Don't compromise on quality when the conditions get harsh—trust Hobart to help you lay down a bead that passes inspection every time.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:2.5mm (3/32")
Packaging Description:50lb-can
Polarity:AC/DC
Position:All
Aws Spec:E8018-C1
AWS Classification:E8018-C1
Alloy Type:Low Alloy Steel (2% Nickel)
Tensile Strength:80,000 psi (min)
Welding Current:AC, DCEP
Coating Type:Low Hydrogen, Iron Powder
Packaging Type:Hermetically Sealed Can

INCLUDED

  • 50 lb Can of Hoballoy 8018-C1 Stick Electrodes (3/32" Diameter)

APPLICATIONS

  • Shipbuilding and Offshore Platforms
  • Cryogenic Piping and Vessels
  • Storage Tanks for Liquefied Gases
  • Petrochemical Plant Construction
  • Heavy Construction Equipment
  • Weathering Steel Fabrication

FAQ

This electrode is classified as E8018-C1 under AWS A5.5 standards.

It contains approximately 2% to 2.5% Nickel, which improves low-temperature toughness.

Yes, Hobart Hoballoy 8018-C1 is designed to operate on both AC and DCEP currents.

Once the hermetically sealed can is opened, electrodes should be stored in a holding oven at 250°F-300°F to prevent moisture pickup.

Yes, the 3/32" diameter is an all-position electrode, suitable for flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding.

The weld metal has a minimum tensile strength of 80,000 psi (approx. 550 MPa).

You would choose 8018-C1 when welding higher strength steels or when the application requires superior impact toughness at very low temperatures (down to -75°F).

This item is a 50 lb (approx. 22.7 kg) industrial can.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet
Safety Data Sheet