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Hobart MEGAFIL 713R .045 Seamless E71T-1 Flux Core Wire

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OVERVIEW

Experience the Smoothness of Seamless Flux Core

Welders know that not all flux core wires are created equal. The Hobart MEGAFIL 713R .045 Seamless Flux Core Wire is built to make your job easier and your welds stronger. If you are tired of fighting with porosity caused by moisture pickup in your wire, the MEGAFIL 713R is the solution. Its seamless, copper-coated design means the flux is completely sealed inside a solid steel tube. It doesn't absorb humidity from the shop air, so you get a fresh, low-hydrogen weld every time you strike an arc, without needing to bake the wire or store it in a hot box.

In the booth or on the site, this wire runs with a buttery smooth arc that rutile wires are famous for. It produces very low spatter, which means less time spent grinding and cleaning up after the weld. The slag is fast-freezing but easy to remove, often peeling off by itself. This characteristic makes it exceptional for out-of-position work; vertical-up welds lay in flat and consistent without the sagging common in slower-freezing wires. It gives you the control you need to produce X-ray quality welds in 3G and 4G positions.

Whether you are welding heavy structural beams, offshore platforms, or general fabrication projects, the MEGAFIL 713R adapts to your setup. It runs great on 100% CO2 for deep penetration and cost savings, or on an Argon mix for an even smoother arc and cleaner bead appearance. The .045" diameter is the perfect middle ground for bridging gaps and laying down heavy fill passes. Upgrade your welding game with a wire that feeds better, welds smoother, and protects against cracking.

Why Welders Prefer MEGAFIL 713R

  • All-Position Control: Puddle stays where you put it, even overhead.
  • Clean Welds: Low spatter and easy slag removal save cleanup time.
  • Consistent Feeding: Copper coating and seamless tube shape reduce liner friction and tip wear.
  • No Porosity: Hermetic seal keeps flux dry, preventing worm tracks and pinholes.
Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:0.045 in
Packaging Description:35lb-spool
Weld Process:Flux-Cored (FCAW)
Position:All Position
Aws Spec:E71T-1
Wire Type:Flux-Cored
Shielding Gas Requirement:75-80% Argon / Balance CO2, 100% CO2
Spool Size:35 lb
Hydrogen Content:H4 (Low Hydrogen)
Applications:Steel Structures, Offshore, Pipeline, Heavy Equipment
Current Type:DCEP
Polarity:DCEP

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 35lb Spool of Hobart MEGAFIL 713R .045" Flux Core Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Offshore platform construction and repair
  • Structural steel fabrication (beams, columns)
  • Heavy equipment manufacturing
  • Pipeline welding
  • Shipbuilding and marine applications
  • Automatic and mechanized welding stations
  • General fabrication requiring low hydrogen deposits

FAQ

This wire is designed to run on both 100% CO2 and a mixture of 75-80% Argon / Balance CO2. Mixed gas typically provides a smoother arc and less spatter.

Seamless wire is manufactured from a tube that is hermetically sealed and copper coated. This prevents moisture absorption into the flux, ensuring low hydrogen levels (H4) and preventing porosity without special storage conditions.

Yes, the MEGAFIL 713R features a fast-freezing rutile slag system that makes it excellent for all-position welding, including vertical-up and overhead.

No. Because of its seamless, hermetically sealed design, it does not absorb moisture like traditional folded flux core wires, so it does not require heated storage.

This specific product (SKU 71315B) is .045 inches in diameter and comes on a 35lb spool.

Hobart MEGAFIL 713R runs on DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive).

It is widely used in offshore construction, shipbuilding, heavy structural steel, and pipeline fabrication due to its high crack resistance and mechanical properties.

Yes, it is classified as an H4 wire, meaning it produces less than 4ml of diffusible hydrogen per 100g of weld metal, significantly reducing the risk of cold cracking.

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