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S297912-029 - Hobart Fabco Element 71C Low-Manganese Flux-Cored Wire .045 33lb

Packaging: 33lb spool
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OVERVIEW

Hobart Fabco Element 71C .045" Flux-Cored Wire - 33lb Spool

The Hobart Fabco Element 71C is a revolutionary gas-shielded flux-cored wire specifically engineered to address the growing concerns regarding manganese exposure in the welding industry. Available from Josef Gas in a 33lb spool with a 0.045-inch diameter, this wire is an essential consumable for industrial operations prioritizing safety and compliance. It is designed to meet the rigorous demands of structural steel, shipbuilding, and heavy equipment manufacturing while assisting companies in adhering to OSHA regulations and ACGIH recommendations for manganese limits.

What sets the Fabco Element 71C apart is its advanced chemical formulation, which produces 60% to 80% less manganese in the weld fume compared to traditional E71T-1C products. Despite this significant reduction in hazardous fume generation, the wire does not compromise on performance. It delivers excellent mechanical properties and low diffusible hydrogen levels, ensuring robust and crack-resistant welds. This makes it a reliable choice for critical applications where weld integrity is paramount.

For procurement managers and shop foremen, the Fabco Element 71C represents a strategic investment in workplace safety without the need to overhaul existing equipment. It operates effectively with 100% CO2 shielding gas, common in many industrial settings, and offers versatile all-position welding capabilities. By choosing this low-manganese wire, facilities can better manage air quality in confined spaces and high-volume production environments, potentially reducing the burden on fume extraction systems.

Key Industrial Benefits:

  • Regulatory Compliance: Helps meet strict manganese exposure limits.
  • High Performance: Maintains the mechanical strength expected of E71T-1C wires.
  • Versatility: Suitable for single and multi-pass applications in all positions.
Additional Information
Packaging Description:33lb spool
Diameter:0.045
Spool Size:33lb spool
Weld Process:Flux Core
AWS Spec :E71T-1
Position:All Position
Polarity:DC+
AWS Classification:E71T-1C, E71T-1M
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2, 75% Argon / 25% CO2
Material Composition:Low Manganese Carbon Steel
Wire Type:Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored
Alloy Type:Carbon Steel
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AWS Classification:E71T-1C, E71T-1M
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2, 75% Argon / 25% CO2
Material Composition:Low Manganese Carbon Steel
Wire Type:Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored
Diffusible Hydrogen:H8
Alloy Type:Carbon Steel
brand:hobart
diameter:0-045
packaging-description:33lb-spool
spool-size:33lb-spool
weld-process:flux-core
aws-spec:e71t-1
position:all-position
polarity:dc

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 33 lb Spool of Hobart Fabco Element 71C .045" Flux-Cored Welding Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Shipbuilding: Ideal for hull fabrication and internal structural components where ventilation may be limited.
  • Structural Steel: Perfect for on-site erection and shop fabrication of beams and columns.
  • Heavy Equipment: Used in the manufacturing of earthmoving machinery, cranes, and mining equipment.
  • Railcar Manufacturing: Suitable for the high-volume production of rail rolling stock.
  • General Fabrication: Excellent for any application requiring E71T-1C compliance with reduced fume generation.

FAQ

This wire is designed to run primarily with 100% CO2, but can often be used with 75% Argon / 25% CO2 mixtures depending on specific procedure requirements.

Hobart Fabco Element 71C reduces manganese in the weld fume by approximately 60-80% compared to standard E71T-1C flux-cored wires.

Yes, it is an all-position wire, making it suitable for flat, horizontal, vertical-up, and overhead welding applications.

It meets the requirements for AWS E71T-1C and E71T-1M classifications.

No, the wire is engineered to maintain excellent mechanical properties and weldability while significantly reducing fume toxicity.

This item (SKU S297912-029) is a 0.045-inch diameter wire on a 33 lb spool.

Yes, it is widely used in shipbuilding due to its low fume characteristics which are beneficial in confined spaces common in marine construction.

Like all flux-cored wires, it should be stored in a dry, low-humidity environment to prevent moisture pickup which can lead to porosity or hydrogen cracking.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet
Safety Data Sheet