S249415-002 - Hobart FabCOR 86R 0.052 Metal-Cored Welding Wire 60lb Coil

High-Performance Hobart FabCOR 86R .052 Wire

Take your fabrication productivity to the next level with Hobart FabCOR 86R metal-cored wire. This .052-inch diameter wire comes in a substantial 60 lb coil, designed for professional welders who need to lay down metal fast and efficiently. If you frequently weld on structural steel, railcars, or heavy machinery where mill scale and light rust are present, the FabCOR 86R is your solution. Its specialized chemical composition includes high levels of deoxidizers that scavenge impurities, allowing you to weld directly over mill scale while still achieving X-ray quality results.

Metal-cored wires like the FabCOR 86R combine the best attributes of solid wire and flux-cored wire. You get the high deposition rates and deep penetration associated with tubular wires, but with the clean finish and low slag of a solid wire. In fact, this wire produces very little spatter and only small silicon islands, meaning you spend less time chipping and grinding and more time welding. It operates smoothly on DCEP polarity using Argon/CO2 shielding gas blends, providing a soft, stable arc that is easy to control.

The 60 lb coil format is perfect for shop environments, reducing the frequency of spool changes and keeping your arc on time high. The wire feeds reliably through standard MIG guns, making it suitable for both manual welding and automated systems. Its ability to bridge gaps and wet out smoothly at the edges makes it a favorite for fillet welds in the flat and horizontal positions. You will appreciate the consistent bead appearance and the forgiving nature of the arc, even when fit-up isn't perfect.

Choose Hobart FabCOR 86R for its robust performance in general fabrication and shipbuilding applications. It meets AWS E70C-6M H4 standards, ensuring low hydrogen levels to prevent cracking in critical structures. When speed, quality, and tolerance to surface contaminants matter, this metal-cored wire delivers the results professional welders demand.