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
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› 50 lb hermetically sealed can preserves electrode integrity and shelf life
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› High-cellulose covering for a deep, forceful penetrating arc
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› True all-position performance, including vertical-down welding
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› Weld metal meets X-ray radiographic quality requirements
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› Tolerant of poor groove fit-up, rust, mill scale, and painted surfaces
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› Easy slag removal and high ductility for clean, reliable results
Ideal Applications
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› Pipe and pipeline welding
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› Structural steel and building construction
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› Shipbuilding and heavy fabrication
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› 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 |
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.
