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S237512-053 - Hobart Fabco 712M .045 Flux-Cored Wire 33lb Spool

Packaging: 33lb spool
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OVERVIEW

Master All-Position Welding with Hobart Fabco 712M

Take your welding projects to the next level with the Hobart Fabco 712M .045" Flux-Cored Wire. This wire is built for the professional welder who needs a reliable, all-position consumable that doesn't compromise on performance. If you are working on structural steel, heavy equipment repair, or marine fabrication, the Fabco 712M provides the smooth runnability and easy handling you need to produce defect-free welds efficiently.

The Fabco 712M is an E71T-1M / E71T-12M class wire, meaning it is optimized for use with mixed gas (75% Argon / 25% CO2). This gas mixture helps create a smoother arc with less spatter than traditional CO2-shielded wires, reducing your post-weld cleanup time. The slag system is designed to be easily removable, often peeling off by itself, which speeds up multi-pass welding operations. Its fast-freezing slag characteristics make it particularly user-friendly for out-of-position work, allowing you to lay down flat, consistent beads even when welding vertically up.

Durability and toughness are at the core of this wire's chemistry. It is formulated to deliver high impact values at temperatures as low as -40°F, ensuring that your welds can withstand extreme cold and high stress without failing. This makes it a go-to choice for outdoor construction and equipment that operates in freezing climates. Additionally, the wire is capable of retaining these mechanical properties even after stress-relieving heat treatments, giving you peace of mind for code-work that requires PWHT.

This product arrives in a 33 lb vacuum-packed spool. This premium packaging ensures that the wire you receive is factory-fresh and free from moisture contamination. Moisture is the enemy of flux-cored wire, leading to porosity and worm-tracking; Hobart's vacuum packing eliminates this variable, ensuring you get a perfect start every time you strike an arc. Upgrade your welding arsenal with a wire that works as hard as you do.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:0.045 in
Packaging Description:33lb-spool
Spool Size:33 lb Spool
Position:All Position
Weld Process:Flux-Cored (FCAW)
Wire Type:Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored
Shielding Gas Requirement:Mixed Gas (75% Argon / 25% CO2)
AWS Classification:E71T-1M, E71T-12M, E71T-9M
Hydrogen Content:Low Hydrogen (H8)
Impact Toughness:High Impact at Low Temperatures
Current Type:DCEP

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 33 lb Spool of Hobart Fabco 712M .045" Flux-Cored Wire
  • Vacuum Packed Storage Bag

APPLICATIONS

  • Offshore drilling rigs and platforms
  • Jackup rig fabrication and repair
  • Transmission and process piping
  • Shipbuilding and marine barges
  • Pressure vessels and storage tanks
  • Structural steel erection
  • Heavy agriculture and earthmoving equipment
  • General construction and bridge building
  • Mining machinery fabrication

FAQ

Hobart Fabco 712M is designed for use with Mixed Gas, typically 75% Argon and 25% CO2, to achieve optimal arc characteristics and mechanical properties.

Yes, Fabco 712M is an all-position wire with a fast-freezing slag that makes it excellent for vertical-up and overhead welding.

Vpsp stands for Vacuum Packed Spool. This packaging protects the wire from moisture absorption, ensuring low hydrogen levels and preventing porosity.

Yes, Fabco 712M is formulated to maintain excellent mechanical toughness and tensile strength in both as-welded and PWHT conditions.

It typically meets AWS A5.20 classifications E71T-1M, E71T-9M, and E71T-12M.

This specific product is 0.045 inches (1.2 mm) in diameter.

The spool weighs 33 lbs (approximately 15 kg).

Yes, Fabco 712M provides low hydrogen weld deposits (typically H8), which helps prevent cold cracking in thick or restrained joints.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet
Safety Data Sheet