S246519-056 - Hobart FabCO RXR 1/16" E70T-1C Flux-Cored Wire 600lb Drum

Burn Through Rust and Scale with Hobart FabCO RXR

If you are welding heavy structural steel or repairing massive equipment, you know that perfect surface preparation isn't always possible. That is where Hobart FabCO RXR shines. This 1/16-inch flux-cored wire is a beast when it comes to eating through mill scale and moderate rust. Thanks to its aggressive deoxidizing package, you can lay down sound, porosity-free welds without spending hours grinding every inch of steel down to shiny metal. It is designed to run on straight CO2, giving you that deep, digging penetration you need for thick sections while keeping your gas costs down.

The arc characteristics of FabCO RXR are what make it a favorite for flat and horizontal heavy-plate welding. It produces a smooth, stable arc with a fluid puddle that washes into the toes of the weld effortlessly. The result is a flat bead face that looks professional and stands up to inspection. One of the biggest headaches in flux-cored welding is slag removal, but RXR makes it easy. The slag coverage is complete yet brittle, often curling up and popping off as it cools, or requiring just a light tap with a chipping hammer. This means you spend more time burning wire and less time cleaning up.

This product comes in a massive 600lb X-Pak drum. For the welder, this means you aren't stopping every few hours to swap out a 33lb spool. Once this drum is set up with the proper payoff kit and conduit, you can weld for days or weeks depending on your usage, maintaining a steady rhythm and consistent parameters. The 1/16-inch diameter is a heavy-hitter, capable of laying down a lot of metal fast, making it perfect for filling large bevels on girders, railcars, or ship hulls. If your job involves long, continuous welds in the flat or horizontal position and you need a wire that isn't finicky about surface conditions, Hobart FabCO RXR is the tool for the job.