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Hobart Fabco 712C .045 Flux-Cored Wire 33lb Spool

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OVERVIEW

Hobart Fabco 712C: Reliability for Heavy Fabrication

When your project demands a welding wire that can handle the toughest environments and strictest codes, the Hobart Fabco 712C .045" flux-cored wire is the professional's choice. This 33 lb spool is vacuum-packed to ensure you receive fresh, moisture-free wire every time, ready to deliver X-ray quality welds right out of the box. Designed specifically for use with 100% CO2 shielding gas, the Fabco 712C helps you save on gas costs without compromising on weld quality or arc performance. It is an all-position wire, meaning you can tackle vertical and overhead welds with the same confidence and ease as flat welds.

Welders appreciate the Fabco 712C for its smooth, stable arc and low spatter generation, which keeps your workpiece clean and reduces grinding time. The slag is formulated to freeze quickly, supporting the puddle in difficult positions, yet it removes easily—often curling up on its own. This wire is built for heavy-duty applications like shipbuilding, offshore platform construction, and heavy equipment repair, where welds must withstand high stress and low temperatures. Its superior impact toughness ensures that your welds remain durable and crack-resistant even in freezing conditions.

Whether you are welding thick structural steel plates or fabricating storage vessels, the 0.045-inch diameter provides the perfect balance of deposition rate and puddle control. The low hydrogen designation (H8) gives you peace of mind against cracking, ensuring your work meets the highest industry standards. Upgrade your welding operations with Hobart's trusted quality and experience the difference that a premium flux-cored wire can make in your productivity and weld appearance.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:0.045 in
Packaging Description:33lb spool
Weld Process:Flux-Cored (FCAW)
Position:All Position
AWS Spec:E71T-1, E71T-12C
Spool Size:33 lb Spool
Polarity:DCEP
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2
Wire Type:Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored
Alloy Type:Carbon Steel
Impact Toughness:Excellent Low-Temperature Properties
Hydrogen Content:Low Hydrogen (H8)

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 33 lb Spool of Hobart Fabco 712C .045" Flux-Cored Wire
  • Vacuum Sealed Packaging

APPLICATIONS

  • Offshore Platforms and Rigs
  • Shipbuilding and Marine Construction
  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Storage Vessels and Tank Fabrication
  • General Construction
  • Mining Machinery Repair
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Pipe Welding (Structural)

FAQ

This wire is designed specifically for use with 100% CO2 shielding gas.

It meets AWS A5.20 classifications E71T-1C, E71T-9C, and E71T-12C H8.

Yes, Fabco 712C is an all-position wire suitable for flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding.

The wire diameter is 0.045 inches.

It comes in a 33 lb vacuum-packed spool (Vpsp) to protect against moisture absorption.

It is ideal for shipbuilding, offshore structures, heavy equipment, and general structural steel fabrication.

Yes, it provides low hydrogen levels (H8) to minimize the risk of hydrogen-induced cracking.

It requires Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP) polarity.

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