S247115-027 - Hobart Fabco Excel-Arc 71 Flux-Cored Wire .052 50lb Spool

Superior Arc Control and Bead Appearance

For welders who demand precision and ease of use, the Hobart Fabco Excel-Arc 71 .052" wire delivers an exceptional operating experience. This gas-shielded flux-cored wire (FCAW-G) is designed with a fast-freezing slag system that significantly improves puddle control, especially when welding out-of-position. Whether you are running vertical-up stringers or overhead fillets, the Excel-Arc 71 supports the puddle well, preventing sagging and ensuring a flat, professional bead contour.

One of the standout features of this wire is its low spatter generation. Excessive spatter not only looks bad but also wastes material and increases cleanup time. Hobart has formulated the Excel-Arc 71 to transfer metal smoothly across the arc, resulting in high deposition efficiency and cleaner workpieces. The slag release is typically self-peeling or requires only a light tap, which speeds up multi-pass welding operations significantly.

Optimized for Versatility
The .052-inch diameter strikes a sweet spot for many fabricators, offering higher deposition rates than .045 wires while remaining more manageable out-of-position than 1/16-inch wires. It runs smoothly on DCEP polarity and maintains arc stability even if the contact tip to work distance (stick-out) varies slightly, which is common in real-world manual welding scenarios. The wire is classified as E71T-1C and E71T-1M, confirming its suitability for critical structural work requiring 70,000 psi tensile strength.

Whether you are repairing heavy earth-moving equipment, fabricating structural beams, or working in a shipyard, the Fabco Excel-Arc 71 provides the confidence needed to lay down sound, defect-free welds. Its ability to perform under both CO2 and mixed gases gives you the freedom to tune the arc to your personal preference or the specific requirements of the welding procedure specification (WPS).