{"product_id":"30805-rod-welding-ac-dc-1-8-inch-5lb-890-9608","title":"30805  ROD WELDING AC\/DC 1\/8 INCH 5LB","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forney 30805 ROD WELDING AC\/DC 1\/8 INCH 5LB (\u003cspan itemprop=\"model\"\u003e30805\u003c\/span\u003e) is designed for mild steel shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) across AC and DC power sources, delivering low-hydrogen electrode performance for structural and field welding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eMPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e30805\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eForney\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eAWS Classification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eE7018\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMild Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e14.6 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTensile Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e84,000 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCurrent Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAC\/DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eAmperage Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100–140 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePackage Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e032277308053\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAWS E7018 Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets the E7018 standard, confirming a minimum tensile strength of 84,000 PSI for reliable, code-compliant welds on mild steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Hydrogen Electrode Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces moisture-related hydrogen content in the weld zone, directly minimizing the risk of cracking and weld bead peeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC\/DC Compatibility (100–140 Amps):\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates on both smaller amperage DC welders and higher amperage AC machines, broadening compatibility across common job-site power sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Position Welding Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated for use in all positions, allowing flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead welds without requiring an electrode change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Difficult Base Metals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered to weld cold-rolled steels prone to porosity and hardenable steels where no preheat treatment is applied, reducing the need for pre-weld preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/8 in. 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