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Hobart FabCO 71 .052 Flux-Cored Wire - 250 lb X-Pak Drum

$38.72/lb $6,050.00/250lb exacto pak only $24.20/lbSave 37%

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OVERVIEW

Boost Productivity with Hobart FabCO 71 Bulk Wire

Take your heavy fabrication projects to the next level with the Hobart FabCO 71 .052" Flux-Cored Welding Wire, now available in a massive 250 lb X-Pak drum. Designed for professional welders who demand consistency and performance, this wire is an industry favorite for shipbuilding, structural steel, and heavy equipment manufacturing. The FabCO 71 is legendary for its "operator appeal"—it runs smoothly with a stable arc and produces a slag that practically peels itself off, saving you valuable time on cleanup.

Why Choose the 250 lb X-Pak?
If your shop burns through wire, standard spools can be a productivity killer. Every time a spool runs out, production stops. With the 250 lb X-Pak, you get extended arc-on time, allowing your welders to focus on laying beads rather than swapping consumables. The X-Pak design also protects the wire from shop floor contaminants and ensures a tangle-free feed, which extends the life of your liners and contact tips.

Versatile Performance
Whether you are welding flat, horizontal, vertical-up, or overhead, the FabCO 71 delivers. It works with both straight CO2 for deep penetration and economy, or Argon/CO2 blends for a smoother arc. Its low-hydrogen formula gives you peace of mind when welding thicker materials where crack resistance is paramount. Upgrade to Hobart FabCO 71 and experience the difference that premium consumables make in your weld quality and bottom line.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:0.052 in
Weld Process:Flux-Cored (FCAW)
Packaging Description:250lb exacto pak
Polarity:DCEP
Position:All Position
AWS Spec:E71T-1
Wire Type:Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2, 75% Argon / 25% CO2
AWS Classification:E71T-1C, E71T-1M, E71T-9C, E71T-9M
Applications:Shipbuilding, Structural Steel, Heavy Equipment, General Fabrication
Packaging Type:drum

INCLUDED

  • (1) 250 lb X-Pak Drum of FabCO 71 .052" Flux-Cored Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Shipbuilding and Barge Construction
  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
  • General Fabrication
  • Storage Tank Construction
  • Railcar Manufacturing

FAQ

Hobart FabCO 71 is designed to operate with either 100% CO2 or a mixture of 75% Argon and 25% CO2.

It meets AWS A5.20 classifications E71T-1C (with 100% CO2) and E71T-1M (with 75% Ar/25% CO2), as well as E71T-9C and E71T-9M.

Yes, FabCO 71 is an all-position wire. Its fast-freezing slag makes it excellent for vertical-up and overhead welding.

The X-Pak is a bulk drum packaging system (250 lbs in this case) that provides a continuous supply of wire to reduce changeover downtime and improve feedability.

This specific product is .052 inches (1.4 mm) in diameter.

Yes, FabCO 71 typically produces low hydrogen weld deposits (often rated H8 or better), reducing the risk of hydrogen-induced cracking.

This wire requires Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP) polarity.

Yes, it is suitable for both single-pass and multi-pass applications on mild and medium carbon steels.
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