S249415-029 - Hobart FabCOR 86R .052 Metal-Cored Wire 33lb Spool

Name: Hobart FabCOR 86R .052 Metal-Cored Wire 33lb Spool
Brand: Welders Helper
SKU: S249415-029
Price: 168.30 CAD
Availability: InStock

Packaging: 33lb spool

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SKU: S249415-029 Categories: Steel Flux and Metal Core Wires, Welding Wires and Electrodes

OVERVIEW

Hobart FabCOR 86R: Superior Arc Stability and Deposition

Take your welding performance to the next level with the Hobart FabCOR 86R .052" Metal-Cored Wire. This AWS E70C-6M classified wire is a powerhouse for welders who demand speed, quality, and ease of use. The "R" in FabCOR 86R stands for its robust formulation, specifically designed to handle mill scale and minor surface contaminants without sacrificing bead appearance or mechanical integrity. If you are tired of porosity issues when welding over mill scale with solid wire, this metal-cored option provides the solution through its enhanced deoxidizing package (Silicon and Manganese), which scavenges impurities and brings them to the surface as small islands of slag.

The .052" diameter strikes a perfect balance between deposition potential and controllability. It allows for higher amperage settings than .045" wires, increasing your deposition rate (lbs/hr), yet remains manageable for a wide variety of joint configurations. The arc characteristics of the FabCOR 86R are exceptional; it produces a soft, spray-like transfer with very low spatter levels when used with high-argon shielding gas blends. This means you spend less time chipping spatter and more time welding. The slag system is minimal, often appearing only as small silicon islands that are easily brushed away, leaving a clean, professional-looking weld ready for painting or inspection.

This wire is versatile enough for single and multi-pass applications in the flat and horizontal positions. While it is primarily a flat/horizontal wire due to the fluidity of the puddle, it can be used out-of-position with advanced pulsed MIG power sources. It is an ideal choice for the fabrication of railcars, ships, and heavy earth-moving equipment. The 33lb spool ensures you have ample material for long runs, reducing downtime for spool changes. Upgrade your MIG process with the efficiency of metal-cored technology and experience the Hobart difference in arc quality and weld metal soundness.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:0.052 in
Packaging Description:33lb spool
Weld Process:Metal-Cored (MCAW)
Aws Spec:E70C-6M
Polarity:DCEP
Spool Size:33 lb Spool, 33 lb
Wire Type:Metal-Cored
AWS Classification:E70C-6M
Shielding Gas Requirement:75-95% Argon / Balance CO2
Wire Diameter:0.052"
Tensile Strength:70,000 psi (min)
Applications:Shipbuilding, Railcar, General Fabrication, Heavy Equipment

INCLUDED

1 x 33 lb Spool of Hobart FabCOR 86R .052" Metal-Cored Wire

APPLICATIONS

Shipbuilding: Ideal for long continuous welds on hull sections and structural components where mill scale is present.
Railcar Manufacturing: High travel speeds and deposition rates suit the high-volume production demands of the rail industry.
General Fabrication: Versatile for various structural steel projects requiring strong, clean welds.
Heavy Equipment: Provides the penetration and mechanical properties needed for earthmoving and agricultural machinery.
Structural Steel: Excellent for beam-to-column connections and other critical structural joints.

FAQ

Hobart FabCOR 86R is designed for use with Argon/CO2 mixtures, typically ranging from 75% Argon / 25% CO2 to 95% Argon / 5% CO2.

Yes, FabCOR 86R has higher levels of deoxidizers (manganese and silicon) specifically formulated to tolerate moderate amounts of mill scale and rust better than solid wires.

This wire meets the AWS A5.18 classification of E70C-6M H4.

This is a metal-cored wire. It contains a hollow metal sheath filled with metallic powders, offering the high deposition of flux-cored wire with the high efficiency and low slag of solid wire.

This spool contains wire with a diameter of 0.052 inches.

It is primarily designed for flat and horizontal positions due to the fluid puddle. However, it can be used out-of-position if using a pulsed MIG power source.

This is a 33 lb (approximately 15 kg) spool.

Metal-cored wires produce very little slag compared to flux-cored wires. You will typically see small silicon islands that are easily removed.