E6010 Premium Arc Stick Electrodes 14in Welding Rod Hermetically Sealed 50-Pound Can
E6010 Premium Arc Stick Electrodes 14in Welding Rod Hermetically Sealed 50-Pound Can
E6010 Premium Arc Stick Electrodes 14in Welding Rod Hermetically Sealed 50-Pound Can
E6010 Premium Arc Stick Electrodes 14in Welding Rod Hermetically Sealed 50-Pound Can

E6010 Premium Arc Stick Electrodes 14in Welding Rod Hermetically Sealed 50-Pound Can

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HYW E6010 Premium Arc Stick Electrodes are the welder's choice for deep-penetration root passes and pipe work, supplied in a 50 lb hermetically sealed steel can that locks out moisture. A high-cellulose sodium coating produces a tight, forceful, fast-freezing arc on DC+ that digs through rust, scale, and dirty surfaces — delivering strong, X-ray-quality welds in all positions, including vertical-down.

Key Features

  • 50 lb hermetically sealed can preserves electrode integrity
  • High-cellulose sodium coating for a deep, digging penetrating arc
  • Fast-freezing puddle ideal for root passes and out-of-position work
  • All-position capability, including vertical-down
  • Welds through rust, mill scale, paint, and poor fit-up
  • Operates on DC+ (DCEP / reverse polarity)

Ideal Applications

  • Pipe and pipeline root passes
  • Structural steel and field construction
  • Storage tanks and pressure piping
  • Repair and maintenance on unprepared steel

Technical Specifications

AWS Classification AWS A5.1 / ASME SFA-5.1 E6010
Tensile Strength 60,000 psi (414 MPa) minimum
Coating Type High Cellulose Sodium
Welding Current DC+ (DCEP / reverse polarity)
Welding Positions All positions — Flat, Horizontal, Vertical (up & down), Overhead
Package 50 lb hermetically sealed steel can

Typical Chemical Composition

Typical undiluted all-weld-metal analysis (wt %). Iron is the balance.

Element Typical Weld Metal (wt %)
Carbon (C) typ. 0.12
Manganese (Mn) typ. 0.45
Silicon (Si) typ. 0.20
Phosphorus (P) 0.03 max
Sulfur (S) 0.03 max
Iron (Fe) Balance

Mechanical Properties

Typical as-welded properties; values meet or exceed AWS A5.1 E6010 minimums. Cellulosic, DCEP.

Tensile Strength 60,000 psi (430 MPa) min — typ. 67,000 psi (460 MPa)
Yield Strength 48,000 psi (330 MPa) min — typ. 55,000 psi (380 MPa)
Elongation (2 in / 50 mm) 22% min — typ. 28%
Charpy V-Notch Impact 20 ft·lbf @ -20 °F min — typ. 40 ft·lbf

Available Sizes & Recommended Amperage

Diameter (× 14") Recommended Amperage
3/32" 40 – 80 A
1/8" 75 – 130 A
5/32" 110 – 165 A

Packaging & Storage

Each can is hermetically sealed at the factory to keep electrodes dry and ready to weld. After opening, store the can in a clean, dry environment and reseal between uses. As a cellulosic electrode, E6010 relies on a controlled level of coating moisture for its characteristic arc — avoid high-temperature oven baking, which can degrade performance.

Recommended amperage ranges are general guidelines; optimal settings vary with base-metal thickness, joint design, and welding position.

WARNING

This product can expose you to chemicals including manganese, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Welding fumes from this product can also expose you to chemicals known to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.