S113832-045 - Hobart 447A E6013 3/32" Stick Electrodes - 5 lb Pack

Versatile E6013 Electrodes for General Fabrication

The Hobart 447A is a premium quality AWS E6013 stick electrode designed to handle a wide variety of general-purpose welding tasks. Packaged in a convenient 5-pound plastic pack, these 3/32-inch rods are an essential addition to any welder's arsenal, particularly for maintenance, repair, and light fabrication work. The 447A formulation is renowned for its user-friendly characteristics, offering a soft, stable arc that is easy to strike and maintain, making it an excellent choice for both novice welders and seasoned professionals looking for consistent results.

One of the standout features of the Hobart 447A is its "fast-freeze" slag characteristic. While many E6013 rods are known for their smooth flow, the 447A is specifically engineered to solidify quickly, which provides exceptional control when bridging gaps or welding joints with poor fit-up. This makes it a problem-solver in repair situations where metal preparation cannot be perfect. Despite this fast-freeze capability, the electrode maintains a shallow to medium penetration profile, which is critical when welding thin sheet metal to prevent burn-through. It produces a flat to slightly convex bead with a distinct ripple pattern that looks professional with minimal effort.

Flexibility is key with the Hobart 447A. It operates effectively on all polarities—AC, DC Electrode Negative (Straight Polarity), and DC Electrode Positive (Reverse Polarity)—allowing it to be used with almost any stick welding power source, including smaller buzz boxes and portable inverters. It is an all-position electrode, capable of welding flat, horizontal, vertical (up and down), and overhead. The slag is generally self-releasing or easily detachable, reducing post-weld cleanup time. Whether you are building metal frames, repairing machine parts, or working on architectural metal structures, the Hobart 447A delivers reliability and ease of use.