HYW E6011 Stick Electrodes deliver fast, deep-penetrating arc performance in a convenient 10 lb package. Built on a high-cellulose potassium coating, these all-position rods strike easily, dig through rust, paint, and dirty surfaces, and produce strong, X-ray-quality welds — making them a trusted choice for both professional welders and demanding fabrication work.
Key Features
› High-cellulose potassium coating for a deep, forceful penetrating arc
› Excellent all-position capability, including vertical-down welding
› Welds reliably over rust, mill scale, paint, and poorly fitted joints
› Stable arc on both AC and DC+ (DCEP) for versatile machine compatibility
› Easy slag removal, smooth restrike, and high weld-metal ductility
Ideal Applications
› Pipe welding and pipeline fabrication
› Structural steel and general construction
› Shipbuilding and sheet-metal assemblies
› Maintenance, repair, and field work on unprepared surfaces
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
Package
10 lb box
Typical Chemical Composition
Typical undiluted all-weld-metal analysis (wt %). Iron is the balance.
Recommended amperage ranges are general guidelines; optimal settings vary with base-metal thickness, joint design, and welding position. Store electrodes in a dry location to preserve performance.
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.
