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
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› 50 lb hermetically sealed can preserves electrode integrity
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› High-cellulose sodium coating for a deep, digging penetrating arc
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› Fast-freezing puddle ideal for root passes and out-of-position work
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› All-position capability, including vertical-down
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› Welds through rust, mill scale, paint, and poor fit-up
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› Operates on DC+ (DCEP / reverse polarity)
Ideal Applications
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› Pipe and pipeline root passes
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› Structural steel and field construction
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› Storage tanks and pressure piping
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› 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 |
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.
