weld 1100 - shielded metal arc welding - College of Eastern Utah

Covered Electrode Quick Facts:
Iron Powder is often included in the electrode covering to
increase deposition. Electrodes with heavy iron powder
coatings (E7024) require less skill because the welder can
simply “drag” the rod along the joint.
Electrode coverings are applied to the core-rod by extrusion or
dipping. Extrusion is most common.
Some rods convert their covering into mostly gas (E6010) and
produce a light slag. Other rods produce less gas and a heavy
slag (E6013). Thus a spectrum exists from primarily gas to
primarily slag shielding.
Electrode Lengths of 9 to 18 inches are available.