E6011 Premium Arc Stick Electrodes 14in Welding Rod Hermetically Sealed 50-Pound Can
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HYW E6011 Premium Arc Stick Electrodes are engineered for demanding, high-volume welding and supplied in a 50 lb hermetically sealed steel can that locks out moisture and protects every rod until use. The high-cellulose covering delivers a deep, fast-freezing penetrating arc that cuts through rust, scale, and paint, producing strong X-ray-quality welds in all positions — the dependable choice for professional welders and production fabrication.
Key Features
- › 50 lb hermetically sealed can preserves electrode integrity and shelf life
- › High-cellulose covering for a deep, forceful penetrating arc
- › True all-position performance, including vertical-down welding
- › Weld metal meets X-ray radiographic quality requirements
- › Tolerant of poor groove fit-up, rust, mill scale, and painted surfaces
- › Easy slag removal and high ductility for clean, reliable results
Ideal Applications
- › Pipe and pipeline welding
- › Structural steel and building construction
- › Shipbuilding and heavy fabrication
- › High-volume production, maintenance, and repair work
Technical Specifications
| AWS Classification | AWS A5.1 / ASME SFA-5.1 E6011 |
| Tensile Strength | 60,000 psi (414 MPa) minimum |
| Coating Type | High Cellulose Potassium |
| Welding Current | AC or DC+ (DCEP / reverse polarity) |
| Welding Positions | All positions — Flat, Horizontal, Vertical (up & down), Overhead |
| Radiographic Quality | Meets X-ray weld-quality requirements |
| 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. 0.50 |
| Silicon (Si) | typ. 0.25 |
| 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 E6011 minimums. Cellulosic, AC/DCEP.
| Tensile Strength | 60,000 psi (430 MPa) min — typ. 65,000 psi (450 MPa) |
| Yield Strength | 48,000 psi (330 MPa) min — typ. 53,000 psi (365 MPa) |
| Elongation (2 in / 50 mm) | 22% min — typ. 25% |
| Charpy V-Notch Impact | 20 ft·lbf @ -20 °F min — typ. 35 ft·lbf |
Available Sizes & Recommended Amperage
| Diameter (× 14") | Recommended Amperage |
|---|---|
| 3/32" | 40 – 90 A |
| 1/8" | 75 – 125 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, E6011 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.
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.