HYW E7018 Stick Electrodes are a low-hydrogen, iron-powder rod engineered for high-strength, crack-resistant structural welds, supplied in a convenient 10 lb package. They run smoothly on AC or DC+ and deposit dense, ductile 70,000 psi weld metal that meets demanding code and radiographic requirements — the go-to choice for structural steel, pressure work, and high-restraint joints.
Key Features
› Low-hydrogen iron-powder formulation for crack-resistant welds
› High 70,000 psi tensile strength with excellent ductility and toughness
› Smooth, stable arc on AC or DC+ (DCEP)
› Dense, X-ray-quality deposits for code-critical work
› All-position capability with easy slag removal
Ideal Applications
› Structural steel and building construction
› Pressure vessels and piping
› Bridges, heavy equipment, and high-restraint joints
› High-strength and code-governed fabrication
Technical Specifications
AWS Classification
AWS A5.1 / ASME SFA-5.1 E7018 (low hydrogen)
Tensile Strength
70,000 psi (483 MPa) minimum
Coating Type
Low-Hydrogen Iron Powder
Welding Current
AC or DC+ (DCEP)
Welding Positions
All positions — Flat, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead
Package
10 lb box
Typical Chemical Composition
Typical undiluted all-weld-metal analysis (wt %). Iron is the balance.
As a low-hydrogen electrode, E7018 must be kept dry to perform as designed. Store opened electrodes in a heated rod oven, and redry in accordance with AWS/manufacturer guidelines if they are exposed to moisture, to preserve low-hydrogen weld quality.
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.
