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7x19 vs 7x7 vs 1x19 Cable Construction Explained

by DAE CHEOL HWANG
Reel of galvanized aircraft cable wire rope, available in 7x19, 7x7 and 1x19 constructions

7x19, 7x7 and 1x19 look alike but behave very differently. Here is what each aircraft cable construction does, where each one belongs, and how to pick the right cable for railing, rigging or a winch line.

Posted in Aircraft Cable, Buying Guide, Cable Railing, Rigging, Wire Rope

E7024 Jet Rod: High-Deposition Flat & Horizontal Welding

by DAE CHEOL HWANG
HYW E7024 stick electrodes in a 50 lb hermetically sealed steel can

E7024 is the high-deposition iron-powder drag rod for flat and horizontal fillet welds. What the AWS class means, published properties, amperage by diameter, and how it compares to E7018, E6013 and E6010.

Posted in Buying Guide, E7024, SMAW, Stick Electrodes, Welding

Polyurethane vs Phenolic vs Steel vs Rubber Caster Wheels

by HYW Products
HYW Series 40 heavy-duty caster with polyurethane wheel on a stainless steel rig
Which caster wheel material should you choose? We compare polyurethane, phenolic, steel and rubber wheels on Series 40 heavy-duty casters by load capacity, floor protection, rolling effort and environment.
Posted in Buying Guide, Casters, Material Handling, Phenolic Casters, Polyurethane Casters, Series 40

Shielding Gas Guide: 100% CO2 vs 75/25 Argon Blends

by HYW Products
HYW ER70S-6 copper-coated mild steel MIG welding wire spool, rated for 100% CO2 and 75/25 argon blends
100% CO2 or 75/25 argon blend for ER70S-6 MIG wire? Compare penetration, spatter, transfer mode, cost and best-fit jobs so you can pick the right bottle.
Posted in 75/25, CO2, ER70S-6, MIG welding, shielding gas, welding guide

Why Hermetically Sealed Electrode Cans Matter for Shelf Life

by HYW Products
HYW E7018 Premium Arc stick electrodes in a 50 lb hermetically sealed steel can
Why low-hydrogen stick electrodes like E7018 need a hermetically sealed can, which rods are moisture-sensitive, and how to manage rods after opening.
Posted in 50 lb can, E7018, low hydrogen, rod oven, stick electrodes, welding rod storage

How to Calculate Caster Load Rating for Your Cart

by HYW Products
Series 40 heavy duty phenolic swivel caster with steel top plate
Sizing casters by dividing the load by four is the most common spec mistake in material handling. Here is the three-wheel rule, a worked example, and the specs that have to match beyond capacity.
Posted in Buying Guide, Casters, How-To, Load Rating, Material Handling, Series 40

MIG Wire Diameter by Metal Thickness: Sizing Chart

by HYW Products
ER70S-6 mild steel MIG welding wire spool
How to match ER70S-6 MIG wire diameter (.023", .030", .035", .045") to base metal thickness — a starting chart plus the machine, position and fit-up factors that change the answer.
Posted in Buying Guide, ER70S-6, GMAW, MIG Wire, Mild Steel, Welding

E6010 vs E6011: Which Stick Electrode Do You Need?

by HYW Products
E6010 stick electrodes in a 50 lb hermetically sealed can
E6010 and E6011 share the same 60,000 psi rating but not the same power supply. Coating chemistry, polarity, amperage by size, storage, and which rod fits your machine.
Posted in Comparison, E6010, E6011, SMAW, Stick Electrodes, Welding

Stick Electrode Amperage Chart by Rod Size and Position

by HYW Products
E7018 stick electrodes in a 50 lb hermetically sealed can
Recommended amperage ranges for E6010, E6011, E6013, E7014, E7018 and E7024 in 3/32", 1/8" and 5/32" — plus how to adjust for vertical and overhead welding.
Posted in Amperage, E6013, E7018, How-To, Stick Electrodes, Welding

Solid MIG Wire vs Flux-Cored Wire: How to Choose

by HYW Products
E71T-1 gas-shielded flux-cored welding wire on a 33 lb spool
Solid ER70S-6 or flux-cored E71T-1, E71T-11, E71T-GS? Compare shielding gas, polarity, passes, and cost so you pick the right mild-steel wire for the job.
Posted in Comparison, E71T-1, ER70S-6, Flux-Cored Wire, MIG Wire, Welding

Scaffold Casters: Stem Size, Capacity & Brake Guide

by HYW Products
6 inch x 2 inch rubber scaffold caster, 500 lb capacity, 1-3/8 inch round stem with total-locking brake
Scaffold casters look interchangeable, but stem size, load rating and wheel choice decide whether they fit your tower and hold the load. Here's how to pick.
Posted in Buying Guide, Casters, Load Rating, Material Handling, Scaffold Casters

E7018 Welding Rod: Complete Buyer's Guide

by HYW Products
E7018 low-hydrogen stick electrodes in a 50 lb hermetically sealed can
What E7018 low-hydrogen electrodes are, AWS specs, amperage by diameter, where they belong, 10 lb vs 50 lb sealed can, and how to keep them dry.
Posted in Buying Guide, E7018, Low Hydrogen, SMAW, Stick Electrodes, Welding