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Hobart Fabshield 4 3/32" Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Wire - 600lb Drum

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OVERVIEW

Maximize Your Deposition Rates

When you have a lot of metal to put down and deadlines to meet, Hobart Fabshield 4 is the wire you reach for. This 3/32-inch self-shielded flux-cored wire is a beast when it comes to deposition rates, allowing you to fill heavy joints faster than traditional stick or gas-shielded wires. Because it generates its own shielding, you don't have to worry about hauling gas cylinders around the job site or building windbreaks to protect your puddle. It’s built for the real world of heavy fabrication where efficiency is king.

The 600lb drum packaging is perfect for shops that burn through wire day in and day out. You spend less time swapping out spools and more time under the hood. The wire runs on DCEN polarity and produces a distinct, stable arc that digs in and fuses well. While it is designed for flat and horizontal positions, the puddle control is excellent, and the slag practically lifts itself off, saving you serious time on chipping and grinding between passes.

Whether you are welding on a barge, assembling heavy earth-moving equipment, or erecting structural steel, Fabshield 4 gives you the performance you need. It handles rust and mill scale better than many solid wires, making it a forgiving choice for large-scale construction components. Upgrade your heavy welding operations with a wire that works as hard as you do.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:2.5mm (3/32")
Packaging Description:600lb drum
Weld Process:Flux-Cored (FCAW)
AWS Spec:E70T-4
Polarity:DCEN
Position:Flat/Horizontal
Wire Diameter:3/32"
Spool Size:600 lb Drum
Shielding Gas Requirement:None (Self-Shielded)
AWS Classification:E70T-4
Welding Position:Flat, Horizontal
Current Type:DCEN
Material Composition:Carbon Steel

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 600 lb Drum of Hobart Fabshield 4 3/32" Flux-Cored Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy Machinery Manufacturing
  • Large Construction Components
  • Barge Building and Marine Applications
  • Structural Steel Construction
  • Shipbuilding
  • Heavy Equipment Repair and Fabrication
  • General Heavy Fabrication

FAQ

No, Fabshield 4 is a self-shielded flux-cored wire and does not require external shielding gas.

Hobart Fabshield 4 meets the AWS A5.20 classification of E70T-4.

This wire is designed to operate on DCEN (Direct Current Electrode Negative) polarity.

Fabshield 4 is designed for welding in the Flat and Horizontal positions.

This product is 3/32 inch in diameter.

This SKU (S224529-008) comes in a 600lb drum.

Yes, self-shielded wires like Fabshield 4 generally handle light to moderate rust and mill scale better than solid wires.

Yes, Hobart Fabshield 4 is suitable for both single and multiple pass applications.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet
Safety Data Sheet