Welding Wire suits all-position applications.

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Hobart® Excel Arc(TM) 71 tubular wire comes with AWS classification of E71T-1, E71T-9, E71T-1M, and E71T-9M. It suits all-position welding using shielding gas mixture of either 100% CO2 or 75% Argon/25% CO2. Gas shielded, flux cored carbon steel wire offers spray type transfer while reducing fumes and spatter on mild and low alloy steel applications. Wire is available in diameters ranging from 0.035 to 1/16 in.



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Excel Arc(TM) 71 Tubular Wire Increases Productivity on All-position Applications



-Bridges poor fit-up

-Provides good impact strength

-Reduces cleanup

Troy, OHIO. January 4, 2005-For general purpose fabrication, structural steel and heavy equipment applications, Hobart Brothers introduces its Hobart® Excel Arc(TM) 71 tubular wire with an AWS classification of E71T-1; E71T-9; E71T-1M; and E71T-9M. Designed for all-position welding using a shielding gas mixture of either 100 percent CO2 or 75 percent Argon/25 percent CO2, this gas shielded flux cored carbon steel wire offers a spray type transfer while reducing fumes and spatter on mild and low alloy steel applications. On single- and multi-pass welding, the Excel Arc 71 maintains a high operator appeal because of its ease-of-use.

Increased Productivity and Quality

Excel Arc 71 increases productivity by providing superior bridging on poor fit ups, which can eliminate the need for rework and/or reduce the number of rejected parts. With an easy-to-remove slag, Excel Arc 71 also reduces the amount of time needed for cleanup. By providing increased toughness at low temperatures, this wire offers good impact strength and excellent weld quality and is available in diameters ranging from .035- to 1/16-in.

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, 400 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., Glenview, Ill., a diversified multinational manufacturer of highly engineered components, assemblies and systems.

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