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Forney 30681 E7018 AC Welding Rod, 3/32-Inch, 5-Pound

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,918 ratings

5-Pound
3/32-Inch
  • The product is 5LB 3/327018AC Weld Rod
  • Easy to use
  • All position welding, low hydrogen rod for general purpose AC applications requiring low penetration, can also be used on DC+
  • Excellent bead contour, light spatter and slag is often self cleaning
  • Good performance with low open circuit-Voltage OCV power sources
  • Excellent for tack and skip welds, offers easy re-striking, ideal for out of position welding
  • Ideal for shops, farms, hobbyist, and DIY welders
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Forney E6010 Electrode Forney E6011 Electrode Forney E6013 Electrode Forney E7014 Electrode Forney E7018 Electrode Forney E7018AC Electrode
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Price $28.62 $26.88
Type E6010 E6011 E6013 E7014 E7018 E7018AC
Available Package Weight 10 Pound 1 Pound, 5 Pound, 10 Pound 1 Pound, 5 Pound, 10 Pound 1 Pound, 5 Pound, 10 Pound 1 Pound, 5 Pound, 10 Pound 1 Pound, 5 Pound, 10 Pound
Description Mild steel "Pipe Electrode" is an all-purpose electrode used in all positions. A deep penetrating electrode for carbon & galvanized steel. 6010 is for use with a DC welder & runs on DCEP (reverse polarity). A mild steel all position electrode with strong arc force for deep penetration. Fast freezing & rapid solidification facilitates welding in vertical and overhead positions. Allows for east clean-up. A mild steel, all position, general-purpose electrode, which deposits smoothly with medium to shallow penetration. Medium to heavy slagis easily removed. An iron powder type, all position electrode. Smooth arc characteristics, good arc stability, low spatter which produces medium to low penetration. Low hydrogen, all position electrode which produces highest quality x-ray welds. The low hydrogen content provides high strength & toughness without cracking down the center of the bead. Low hydrogen, all position electrode which is designed for use on AC welders. Much easier starting & smoother running than conventional 7018 electrode which does not run well on older 180 & 225 amp machines. High strength.
Current DCEP Reverse Polarity AC or DC Reverse Polarity AC or DC Either Polarity AC or DC Either Polarity AC or DC Reverse Polarity AC or DC Reverse Polarity
Diameter 1/8” 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32” 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32” 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32” 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32” 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”
Amperage 35-125 30-80, 80-130, 120-180 25-60, 30-80, 80-140,120-140 30-90, 90-150, 140-190 50-90, 90-150, 120-200 55-90, 90-150, 120-200
Application It is ideal for welding through light to medium amounts of dirt, rust or paint. The strong arc force makes this electrode perfect for rusty steel. Can be used in a wide range of applications such as plain or galvanized tanks, steel casting repair, machinery parts, construction, pressure pipe, etc. Can be used in situations where poor fit up in joints has occurred. Small diameters are well adapted to low heat on thin metals. Great on all types of mild steel fabrications & repairs where ease of operation & good appearance are important. Of all the electrodes, E7018 is the easiest to use. It is suitable for all types of mild steel fabrication; particularly sheet metal, ornamental ironwork and poor fit up joints. Excellent for welding harden able steels with no preheat. Can also be used on cold roll steel exhibiting excessive porosity when welding with conventional electrodes. Excellent for welding harden able steels with no preheat & on cold roll steels exhibiting excessive porosity when welding with conventional electrodes.
Tensile Strength 80,000 PSI Tensile Strength 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength 70,000 PSI Tensile Strength 70,000 PSI Tensile Strength 70,000 PSI Tensile Strength
Forney E312-16 All Steel Forney E4043 Aluniarc Forney Nomacast Forney Super Ni-Cast 55
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Price $36.99 $23.31 $24.29 $50.80
Type E312-16 All Steel E4043 Aluminarc Nomacast Super Ni-Cast 55
Available Package Weight 1/2 Pound, 1 Pound 1/2 Pound 1/2 Pound, 1 Pound 1/2 Pound, 1 Pound
Description Highest strength universal steel electrode. This rod's unique & superior features, such as remarkable strength and elongation, make it ideal for joining all types of steel. Unique flux doubles as a flux coated brazing alloy with unmatched arc stability. For high strength joining of all types of aluminum in all positions. Cast iron alloy electrode developed specifically for dirty & oil soaked cast iron. Also for heat affected cast iron. A perfect color match to grey cast iron. Non-machinable. Most versatile cast iron electrode obtainable. Ideal for alloyed cast iron, Meehanite nodular ductile cast iron and for joining cast iron to steel. Highly machinable.
Current AC or DC Recommended DC (+) DC (+) AC or DC Recommended DC (+) AC or DC Recommended DC (+)
Diameter 3/32”, 1/8” 1/8” 1/8” 3/32”, 1/8”
Amperage 35-70, 60-110 70-120 70-125 50-80, 70-110
Application Axles, bars, bearings, blades, bracket teeth, bumpers, chain, chisels, conveyors, crane booms, dissimilar steels, drills, fork lift lines, hoppers impellers, levers, mowers, rails, shafts, skids, snow, springs, steel cases & housing, tools, wheels. Aluminum blocks and housing, aluminum repairs, aluminum tanks, cafeteria equipment, cases, cylinder heads, housing, mixers, paddles, piping, structural members, truck & trailer bodies, vats. Arms, cases & housing, cast iron farm implements/snow plows, cylinder heads, engine blocks, exhaust manifolds, flywheels, gears, levers, machine bases, malleable iron, molds, mowers, ornamental iron work, pulleys, pumps, valves, water jacks. Arms, cases & housing, cast iron farm implements/snow plows, cylinder heads, engine blocks, exhaust manifolds, flywheels, gears, levers, machine bases, malleable iron, molds, mowers, ornamental iron work, pulleys, pumps, valves, water jacks.
Tensile Strength 128,000 PSI Tensile Strength, Elongation 32 34,000 PSI Tensile Strength, Elongation 18% 62,000 PSI Tensile Strength, Elongation 20% 70,000 PSI Tensile Strength, Elongation 12%
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Forney 30681 E7018 AC Welding Rod, 3/32-Inch, 5-Pound

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The product is 5LB 3/327018AC Weld Rod. Easy to use. The product is manufactured in China.

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Customers like the performance, quality and ease of use of the welding rod. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to start and restart, and is good value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on welding.

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40 customers mention33 positive7 negative

Customers like the performance of the rods. They mention that they work well, look like the welds will hold up well, and run really well. Some say that the rod is easy to strike and has good penetration with a clean burn.

"...Husband says rod welded really nicely. Worked as it should...." Read more

"These rods were a decent buy from Amazon and work great for the most part...." Read more

"...This AC rod works just great on DCEP (the electrode/stinger/rod holder is attached to the + on your machine)...." Read more

"These 7018AC rods run really well. The slag will scorpion tail off your weld with a fresh rod out of the box so you know the seal is good...." Read more

28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the welding rods. They mention that it is a good product, easy to use, and produces a nice weld. Some say that the rods require more voltage/amp to run.

"7018 is a nice weld, but they do require more voltage/amp to run. i accidently ordered 7018ac without realizing it...." Read more

"Had no issues with the rods. I was worried that possibly the flux would be cracking, from shipping, but no issues." Read more

"Great product" Read more

"Good rod and easy to weld" Read more

17 customers mention12 positive5 negative

Customers find the welding rod easy to work with, start an arc, and restart. They say the rods strike easily and run smooth.

"...gave it a go and very happy with it. easy and smooth rod to work with." Read more

"...However with these rods they strike easy and run smooth @ 125 AMPS. You will get porosity if the material isnt clean, but thats known with 7018...." Read more

"...Hard to strike basically a pain. Got these rods, so much better. Running about 120a for the rods and 1/2" plate seems pretty good...." Read more

"...to the Lincoln 7018 ac h8’s which were more expensive, incredibly easy to start an arc and almost 0 scratch needed to get it to start melting...." Read more

16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the rods. They say they're a decent buy from Amazon and work great for the most part.

"Meet the needs of your customer with a great price for a quality product that does a prefect jobs...." Read more

"These rods were a decent buy from Amazon and work great for the most part...." Read more

"...Horrible buy, wish they would’ve sent the original ones, not whatever these lemons are...." Read more

"...Wow & cheaper than local price! I'll buy again when my 5 pounds are gone..." Read more

18 customers mention9 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the welding of the rods. Some mention that they can make a great weld, and that the welders are easy to use. However, other customers say that they are the worst welding rods they have ever used, with porosity in the weds and that some rods were worse than others.

"AC welding rod 3/32 5 lb. Husband says rod welded really nicely. Worked as it should...." Read more

"...The rods sucked and starting, went out constantly, and the slag peel was awful...." Read more

"With a little practice, these can make a great weld. If you are used to using 6013's, these are going to be hard to use...." Read more

"Welding repairs of rusty and paint covered steel" Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the seal of the tool. They mention that the case came broken, which could cause moisture to impact the rods. Some customers also report that the seal was broken on the tip of all rods and that numerous cracks appeared in the flux.

"...Numerous cracks appeared in the flux as it was burning as well...." Read more

"A lil broke toward stinger side due to oversized box but should run ok any how." Read more

"Rods work great, but Amazon needs to improve shipping packaging. Case came broken which could cause moisture to impact rods." Read more

"...The package came with a broken seal. They will spend the night in my rod heater, if they do not work, I will send them back." Read more

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Strikes really easy and layed good beads and penetrates really good
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Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022
Line Weight: 5-PoundSize: 3/32-InchVerified Purchase
AC welding rod 3/32 5 lb. Husband says rod welded really nicely. Worked as it should.  Having said all of this, I never hesitate to update my reviews should new info seem useful. All of my reviews reflect my honest, personal experience with the reviewed item - your experience may be different. I am not influenced by any outside source. I receive/accept NO free products or discounts that are not available to all shoppers- ever. For some reason our shopper ranks are no longer visible - so, to give you a little more info about me, I am a top 50 reviewer (#30 the highest rank achieved). Those numbers used to fluctuate over time - up and down but I noticed that they stopped updating regularly - perhaps to phase them out. It's a shame because it did help you see who has been around the longest and who is a trustworthy reviewer.  I've been doing reviews for over 25 years with Amazon - nearly 6,000 reviews posted, viewed over 50,000 times, and over 24,000 likes. I pay for all my stuff, just like you do.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
Line Weight: 5-PoundSize: 3/32-InchVerified Purchase
7018 is a nice weld, but they do require more voltage/amp to run. i accidently ordered 7018ac without realizing it. gave it a go and very happy with it. easy and smooth rod to work with.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
Line Weight: 5-PoundSize: 1/8-InchVerified Purchase
If your looking for 7018 to run on an old ac buzz box just buy them. I was sceptical being Ive never ran 7018 on ac. However with these rods they strike easy and run smooth @ 125 AMPS. You will get porosity if the material isnt clean, but thats known with 7018. Also, I vaccum seal my 7018 in 10 rod packs n open as needed. No real need for a hobbyists to own a rod oven.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
Line Weight: 5-PoundSize: 3/32-InchVerified Purchase
So far I've only used them on 110v side a of a dual voltage MMA welder. They do ok, I think they will be happier on the 220 side, as far as getting a good bead.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
Line Weight: 5-PoundSize: 1/8-InchVerified Purchase
Had no issues with the rods. I was worried that possibly the flux would be cracking, from shipping, but no issues.
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022
Line Weight: 10-PoundSize: 1/8-InchVerified Purchase
Meet the needs of your customer with a great price for a quality product that does a prefect jobs. Meets the needs of the weilder professional a great stocking item the shop owner or the DIY hobby weilder. This is a great choice. Buy it and be ready for,the whatever.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
Line Weight: 1-PoundSize: 1/8-InchVerified Purchase
Arrived on time and in good shape
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
Line Weight: 5-PoundSize: 1/8-InchVerified Purchase
These rods were a decent buy from Amazon and work great for the most part. My only complaint is not so much directed at the product, but rather the condition that it was delivered in. I opened the pack and knew I was in trouble when pile of flux chips came out of the container. It appears as if the package had be dropped numerous times on a hard surface and about 80% of the rods were missing flux on the first inch or two of the each rods. I cut off the bad ends with a grinder and most of the sticks were still in usable condition. I did like the case they came in and was one of the factors in my decision to keep them rather then doing a return.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid 7018 rod. Bead looks good and works on ac. Would recommend.
Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2022
Line Weight: 5-PoundSize: 3/32-InchVerified Purchase
Works good
Omar
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy satisfecho
Reviewed in Mexico on January 4, 2021
Line Weight: 5-PoundSize: 3/32-InchVerified Purchase
Funciona muy bien, facil hacer el arco y ni que decir de la calidad de la soldadura.
gary
3.0 out of 5 stars economic but coating come off easylly
Reviewed in Australia on September 24, 2022
Line Weight: 5-PoundSize: 3/32-InchVerified Purchase
not the best
YOUSSEF S.
5.0 out of 5 stars it is good for the price
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2024
Line Weight: 10-PoundSize: 1/8-InchVerified Purchase
it smokes more than the high quality that is all
Yair Orozco
5.0 out of 5 stars buena calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on May 10, 2019
Line Weight: 5-PoundSize: 3/32-InchVerified Purchase
excelente servicio