Lincoln Excalibur 7028 5/32" Stick Electrode 50lb Can

Fill Joints Faster with Excalibur 7028

If you have ever spent all day dragging a 7018 rod on heavy plate and wished you could just get the metal down faster, the Lincoln Excalibur® 7028 is the rod you have been looking for. This isn't your standard all-position rod; it is a high-speed, iron-powder beast designed specifically for flat and horizontal fillet welds. Think of it as the muscle car of stick electrodes—it burns hot, moves fast, and lays down a massive amount of metal in a single pass. The heavy coating is packed with iron powder, which becomes part of the weld puddle, giving you deposition rates that can rival some wire processes without the hassle of setting up a feeder.

The "Excalibur" name on the can means you are getting Lincoln's premium arc performance. We are talking about a buttery smooth arc that is easy to start and restart. The slag system is designed to release easily—often peeling up by itself as it cools—so you spend less time chipping and brushing and more time burning rods. Because it is an E7028, it runs with a very fluid puddle that wets out beautifully at the toes, helping you avoid undercut even when you are cranking up the amperage to maximize travel speed. It is perfect for those long, repetitive structural welds on beams, barge decks, or heavy equipment frames.

Despite its speed, this rod doesn't sacrifice quality. It is still a low-hydrogen electrode (H8), so you get the crack resistance you need for critical jobs. Plus, it is tough enough for cold-weather applications, rated for serious impact resistance down to -40°F. You get the 50lb Easy Open Can, so you aren't fighting with a can opener every time you need to reload. Just pop the top, grab a handful of 5/32" rods, and start laying down beads that look like they were made by a machine. If your work allows for flat positioning, switch to Excalibur 7028 and watch your production numbers climb.