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S281612-058 - Hobart Fabcor 90 Metal-Cored Wire, 0.045, 1000lb Drum

Packaging: 2000lb exacto pak
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OVERVIEW

Boost Heavy Fabrication Productivity with Hobart Fabcor 90

For professional welders tackling heavy-duty projects, the Hobart Fabcor 90 .045" Metal-Cored Wire is a game-changer. If you are welding high-strength steels for heavy equipment, mining machinery, or offshore structures, this wire delivers the performance you need to get the job done faster and cleaner. This specific package comes in a massive 1000 lb Rx-Pk drum, designed for shops that burn a lot of wire and want to stop wasting time swapping out small spools. It's all about keeping the arc lit and the production line moving.

The Fabcor 90 isn't just about quantity; it's about quality and ease of use. Because it is a metal-cored wire, you get the best of both worlds: the high deposition rates of flux-cored wire without the heavy slag layer. You will experience a smooth, spray-like transfer with very little spatter, meaning you spend less time chipping and grinding after the weld is laid. It wets out beautifully at the toes, reducing stress concentrations and making your welds look professional with minimal effort. The wire is designed to run on a mixed gas blend (75-95% Argon with CO2), which helps maintain that stable arc and deep penetration.

When you are working on critical joints that need to withstand extreme stress and cold temperatures, you can trust Fabcor 90. It meets AWS E90C-K3 standards, ensuring that your welds have the tensile strength and impact toughness required for safety-critical applications like crane manufacturing or pressure vessels. The 0.045-inch diameter is a versatile size, perfect for bridging gaps and filling joints in medium-to-thick plate. Whether you are running a manual gun or feeding a robot, the consistent feedability from the bulk drum ensures you won't be fighting bird-nests or tangles. Upgrade your welding process with a wire built for strength and speed.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:0.045 in
Weld Process:Metal-Cored (MCAW)
Packaging Description:1000lb rx-pk
Polarity:DCEP
Position:All Position
AWS Classification:E90C-K3, E90C-K3 H4
Shielding Gas:75-95% Argon / Balance CO2
Tensile Strength:90,000 psi class, 101,000 psi (Typical)
Material Application:High Strength Low Alloy Steel, ASTM A514, HY-80
Packaging Type:Rx-Pk (Bulk Drum)

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 1000 lb Rx-Pk Drum of Hobart Fabcor 90 .045" Metal-Cored Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing: Ideal for earthmoving, construction, and mining machinery frames.
  • Shipbuilding and Offshore: Used in the fabrication of hulls, platforms, and structural components requiring high strength.
  • Pressure Vessels: Suitable for welding high-strength vessel materials.
  • Structural Steel: Excellent for building construction and bridge components using high-strength alloys.
  • Railcar Fabrication: Provides the durability needed for rail transport equipment.
  • Castings Repair: Effective for joining and repairing cast steel components.
  • General Fabrication: Any application requiring AWS E90C-K3 class filler metal.

FAQ

Hobart Fabcor 90 is classified as E90C-K3 according to AWS A5.28 standards.

This wire is designed for use with a mixture of 75-95% Argon and a balance of Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

This SKU (S281612-058) comes in a 1000 lb Rx-Pk (Exacto-Pak) drum, which is a bulk packaging system for high-volume welding.

Fabcor 90 is a metal-cored wire. It contains a metal powder core rather than flux, resulting in higher deposition efficiency and minimal slag.

It is used for welding higher strength, low-alloy steels, such as ASTM A514, HY-80, and similar materials requiring 90,000 psi tensile strength.

Metal-cored wires like Fabcor 90 produce very little slag, often appearing as small islands of silicon that are easily removed, unlike the heavy slag of flux-cored wires.

Yes, Hobart Fabcor 90 is suitable for both single and multiple pass applications.

This specific product has a wire diameter of 0.045 inches.

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