S247119-002 - Hobart FabCO Excel-Arc 71 Flux-Cored Wire 1/16" 60lb Coil

Industrial Grade Flux-Cored Wire for Structural Fabrication

The Hobart FabCO Excel-Arc 71 is a premium gas-shielded flux-cored wire designed to meet the rigorous demands of heavy industrial fabrication. Engineered for versatility and performance, this 1/16-inch diameter wire is supplied in a substantial 60lb coil, making it ideal for high-volume manufacturing and structural steel projects where downtime for spool changes must be minimized. It carries the AWS classification E71T-1C and E71T-1M, indicating its suitability for both 100% CO2 and 75% Argon/25% CO2 shielding gas mixtures.

One of the defining technical characteristics of the Excel-Arc 71 is its fast-freezing slag system. This feature provides excellent puddle control, allowing welders to perform out-of-position welds—including vertical-up and overhead—with greater ease and consistency than comparable wires. The wire delivers high-impact strength properties even at lower temperatures, ensuring the integrity of welds in critical applications such as shipbuilding, offshore platforms, and heavy equipment repair. Its formulation is optimized for mild and low-alloy steels, providing deep penetration and reliable fusion.

Operational efficiency is enhanced through the wire's low fume generation rate and easy slag removal. The slag often peels up by itself or requires only minimal chipping, which streamlines the post-weld cleaning process and improves overall throughput. Whether used for single-pass fillet welds or multi-pass heavy plate joining, the Hobart FabCO Excel-Arc 71 maintains a stable, smooth arc with minimal spatter, ensuring high-quality X-ray quality welds.

Key Industrial Applications

• Structural Steel Erection
• Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
• Shipbuilding and Offshore Construction
• Railcar Fabrication
• General Industrial Fabrication