COVERED (STICK) ELECTRODES (SMAW)
MILD STEEL ELECTRODES
ESAB 6013
General-purpose electrode ideally suited for all positional welding except vertical down. Smooth and stable arc giving a flat weld bead with easy slag removal.
Recommended for welding of general grade carbon steels.
Classifications SFA/AWS A5.1: E6013
EN ISO 2560-A: E 38 0 RC 11
Approvals ABS 2
BV 2
DNV 2
GL 2
LR 2
BKI 2
ClassNK KMW2
Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.
Welding Current AC, DC+(-)
Alloy Type Carbon Manganese
Coating Type Rutile covering
Typical Tensile Properties
Condition Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation
ISO
As Welded 400 MPa 510 MPa 28 %
Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties
Condition Testing Temperature Impact Value
ISO
As Welded 0 °C 70 J
Typical Wire Composition %
C Mn Si
0.07 0.39 0.44
Deposition Data
Diameter Current Voltage kg weld metal/kg Number of Fusion time per Deposition Rate
electrodes electrodes/ electrode at 90% I
kg weld metal max
2.5 x 350 mm 50-100 A 23 V 0.63 86 67 sec 0.63 kg/h
3.2 x 350 mm 75-150 A 25 V 0.57 56 52 sec 1.25 kg/h
4.0 x 400 mm 95-200 A 25 V 0.60 31 70 sec 1.65 kg/h
5.0 x 400 mm 160-270 A 25 V 0.59 20 85 sec 2.1 kg/h
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