Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Wire reduces required rework.

Hobart Brothers, an ITW Company Apr 10, 2009

Press Release Summary:

Suited for use in field repairs, structural steel erection, construction, and ship fabrication, Fabshield XLR-8(TM) is formulated with diffusible hydrogen levels below 6.7 ml per 100g of weld deposit to ensure X-ray quality welds with optimal crack resistance. It has D designator under AWS A5.20:2005, making it usable for strict AWS D1.8 Demand Critical welds, and offers stable arc as well as flat bead profile. Wire comes in 1/16, .072, and 5/64 in. dia and eliminates slag entrapment.

Original Press Release:

Hobart Brothers' Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Wire Reduces Rework, Speeds Production

TROY, Ohio. March 24, 2009-To improve productivity on demanding heavy equipment, barge or tank fabrication and for field repairs, Hobart Brothers offers its Fabshield XLR-8(TM) self-shielded flux-cored wire. Fabshield XLR-8 wire also excels in structural steel erection, construction and ship fabrication applications. The wire offers high deposition rates and good impact strengths, along with the most reliable out-of-position welding capabilities (at both high and low heat inputs) of any T-8 self-shielded flux-cored wire in its class.

Hobart Brothers formulated XLR-8 wire with low diffusible hydrogen levels-less than 6.7ml per 100g of weld deposit-to ensure it provides X-Ray quality welds with greater crack resistance than competitive wires. Also, unlike competitive wires, XLR-8 wire offers a large voltage window and is particularly well suited for vertical-up welds at high current levels, improving operator appeal and increasing productivity. The wire has the D designator under AWS A5.20:2005, making it usable for strict AWS D1.8 Demand Critical welds, and it can further improve productivity by replacing AWS 7018 stick electrodes in certain applications.

The XLR-8 wire eliminates slag entrapment associated with older generations of T-8 wire and offers high-impact strength at low temperatures to resist cracking and minimize rework that slows production. The wire also offers a stable arc and a flat bead profile.

XLR-8 wire ships in moisture-proof, vacuumed-sealed packaging of various sizes, making it reliable for extended storage. It is available in 1/16-, .072- and 5/64-inch diameters.

Hobart Brothers is dedicated to the highest level of Performance Welding(TM). For product spec sheets or to learn more about Hobart Brothers and Hobart brand products, visit Hobartbrothers.com, call 1-800-424-1543, fax 1-800-541-6607, or write Hobart Brothers Company, 101 Trade Square East, Troy, OH, 45373.

Hobart Brothers Company of Troy, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of welding filler metals marketed under the brand names Hobart, Tri-Mark, McKay and Corex. Hobart Brothers Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Based in Glenview, Ill., ITW is a multinational manufacturer of a diversified range of value-adding and short lead-time industrial products and equipment.