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55070S6035 - Canarc ER70S-6 .035 MIG Wire 550lb Drum

Packaging: 550lb drum
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OVERVIEW

High-Volume Welding Efficiency with Canarc ER70S-6 Drums

Optimize your production line and reduce costly downtime with the Canarc ER70S-6 .035" MIG Wire in a bulk 550 lb drum. Designed specifically for high-volume manufacturing environments, robotic welding cells, and continuous fabrication processes, this bulk packaging solution minimizes the frequency of wire changeovers compared to standard spools. By transitioning to drum packaging, facilities can significantly increase arc-on time and overall throughput.

The wire itself is a premium ER70S-6 mild steel solid wire, renowned for its versatility and performance. It features a high-quality copper coating that serves two critical functions: it enhances electrical conductivity for a stable arc and protects the wire from corrosion during storage. Furthermore, the copper coating acts as a lubricant, ensuring smooth, low-friction feeding through long conduit runs often found in automated setups. The wire is precision-wound to ensure a consistent cast and helix, preventing tangling and ensuring accurate wire placement in the weld joint.

Chemically, this wire is formulated with elevated levels of manganese and silicon. These deoxidizers act as cleaning agents within the molten weld pool, allowing the wire to perform exceptionally well even on base metals that may have light rust, oil, or mill scale. This "forgiving" nature makes it a staple for general fabrication, automotive assembly, and structural steel work where surface preparation cannot always be perfect. The resulting weld deposits exhibit high tensile strength, excellent ductility, and a smooth bead appearance with minimal spatter.

Key Benefits for Industrial Applications

  • Reduced Downtime: The 550 lb capacity means fewer interruptions for wire replacement, boosting daily productivity.
  • Superior Feedability: Engineered for long-distance feeding in semi-automatic and robotic torches.
  • Versatile Shielding Gas: Compatible with both 100% CO2 for deep penetration and Argon/CO2 blends for reduced spatter and better aesthetics.
  • Consistent Quality: Manufactured to strict standards to ensure uniform diameter and chemistry throughout the entire drum.
Additional Information
Packaging Description:550lb drum
Weld Process:MIG
Grade:S6 Copper Coated
Diameter:0.035
Packaging:550lb drum, drum
Brand:Generic
AWS Spec :ER70S-6
Polarity:DC+
Material Composition:Mild Steel
Wire Type:Solid
Shielding Gas Requirement:Argon/CO2 Mix, CO2
Spool Size:550lb drum
AWS Classification:ER70S-6
Wire Finish:Copper Coated
Applications:Automotive, High Volume Fabrication, Robotic Welding, Structural Steel
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Material Composition:Mild Steel
Wire Type:Solid
Shielding Gas Requirement:CO2, Argon/CO2 Mix
Spool Size:550lb Drum
AWS Classification:ER70S-6
Wire Finish:Copper-Coated
Applications:Robotic Welding, High Volume Fabrication, Automotive, Structural Steel
brand:canarc
diameter:0-035
aws-spec:er70s-6
grade:s6-copper-coated
packaging:550lb-drum
packaging-description:550lb-drum
polarity:dc
weld-process:mig

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 550 lb Drum of Canarc ER70S-6 .035" MIG Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Robotic and automated welding cells
  • High-volume automotive manufacturing
  • Structural steel fabrication
  • Heavy equipment assembly
  • General fabrication shops requiring bulk consumables
  • Railcar and ship manufacturing

FAQ

You will typically need a drum hood or cone and a conduit system to guide the wire from the drum to the wire feeder. A payoff kit may also be required to prevent tangling.

This wire works well with 100% CO2 for deep penetration and cost savings, or a 75% Argon / 25% CO2 mix for a smoother arc, less spatter, and better bead appearance.

No, this is a solid MIG wire (GMAW) and requires an external shielding gas. It is not flux-cored.

Yes, the ER70S-6 classification contains high levels of silicon and manganese deoxidizers, which allow it to handle light to moderate rust and mill scale better than S-3 wires.

This wire is 0.035 inches (approximately 0.9 mm) in diameter.

The copper coating improves electrical conductivity for a stable arc, protects the steel wire from rusting during storage, and acts as a lubricant to help the wire feed smoothly through the liner.

As an ER70S-6 class wire, it produces welds with a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 psi (approx. 480 MPa).