S283215-029 - Hobart Fabco XL-525 .052 Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored Wire 33lb

High-Performance Flux-Cored Wire for Critical Structures

The Hobart Fabco XL-525 is a premium gas-shielded flux-cored wire designed to meet the rigorous demands of heavy industrial fabrication. Engineered with a specific formulation to deliver outstanding mechanical properties, this .052-inch diameter wire is particularly noted for its high impact values at lower temperatures, making it an essential consumable for projects requiring superior toughness and ductility. It meets AWS classifications E71T-1M, E71T-9M, and E71T-12M, ensuring compliance with stringent structural codes often found in shipbuilding, offshore platform construction, and heavy earth-moving equipment manufacturing.

One of the defining characteristics of the Fabco XL-525 is its low hydrogen designation (H8). This feature is critical for welding thick, restrained joints where the risk of hydrogen-induced cracking (cold cracking) is a concern. By maintaining low diffusible hydrogen levels, this wire provides fabricators with the confidence needed for welding high-strength low-alloy steels. The wire is formulated for use with a shielding gas mixture of 75% Argon and 25% CO2, which promotes a stable arc, reduced spatter, and a desirable spray-like transfer mode that enhances operator control and weld bead appearance.

The fast-freezing slag system of the Fabco XL-525 allows for true all-position welding capability. Whether welding flat, horizontal, vertical-up, or overhead, operators can achieve flat bead profiles with excellent slag release. This versatility significantly reduces downtime associated with repositioning heavy workpieces. The 33-pound spool size is a standard for industrial wire feeders, providing a balance between run-time duration and ease of handling. For MRO and fabrication shops looking for a reliable, high-impact wire that performs consistently across varied environmental conditions, the Hobart Fabco XL-525 is the professional choice.

Key Industrial Benefits:

• Low Temperature Toughness: consistently meets Charpy V-Notch requirements at -40°F, crucial for arctic or outdoor structural applications.
• Code Compliance: Ideal for AWS D1.1 structural steel and AWS D1.8 seismic supplement applications.
• Productivity: High deposition efficiency and easy slag removal streamline the welding process.