ER70S-6 is a copper-coated solid MIG wire for mild, carbon, and low-alloy steel. Its manganese and silicon content supports welding on steel with mill scale, rust, or light surface contamination; use with CO₂ or an Ar/CO₂ shielding-gas mixture.
Materials and Applications
- Mild steel, carbon steel, and low-alloy steel
- Structural work, automotive repair, farm equipment, and general fabrication
- Suitable for steel with mill scale, rust, or other light surface contamination
Key Specifications
- Classification: ER70S-6
- Process: MIG
- Material: Copper-coated mild steel
- Shielding gas: CO₂ or Argon / CO₂ mixture
- Spool weight: 10 lb (4.5 kg)
- Diameter options: .030" (0.8 mm) and .035" (0.9 mm)
- Welding use: Single-pass and multi-pass welding
Welder Requirements
Use with a MIG welder that accepts a 10 lb (4.5 kg) spool and the selected wire diameter, with the shielding gas required by the welding procedure.