Welding Electrodes
We stock a wide range of welding electrodes to suit most welding applications.
Popular brands in New Zealand which we stock include CIGWELD electrodes such as Ferrocraft, Satincraft; WELDWELL electrodes e.g. PH77, PH28; and CHOSUN electrodes including LH100, LC318, CR13.
We are proud to be the sole authorised distributor of CHOSUN welding electrodes in New Zealand.
CHOSUN is a Korean company with strong links to KOBELCO STEEL (KOBE STEEL) of Japan, including technological alliances for the manufacture of welding wires and covered electrodes. CHOSUN electrodes, MIG and TIG wires have been manufactured to meet the Japanese JIS standards for over 40 years and also certified to European ISO standards. Ships Classifications are available for most CHOSUN products.
CHOSUN welding electrodes and wires have been used for a number of years in New Zealand with much success, testament to the quality of manufacture. The quality and economy of cost ensures their on-going popularity.
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Cigweld Satincraft 13 Electrodes
AWS: A5.1 E6013
Excellent multi-purpose electrode, user friendly.
Cigwelds most popular GP electrode, all-positional except vertical downwelding.
Gives smooth, clean mitre fillet welds with very low spatter level.
Applications: wide range, especially thin sheet galvanised and mild steel.
Part No. 611182
Cigweld Weldcraft Electrodes
AWS: A5.1 E6013
Rutile – basic type electrode, all-positional except for vertical down.
Noted for its improved radiographic weld deposit soundness and impact toughness.
Particularly suited to site and workshop welding where stronger impact toughness and meeting radiographic requirements are a priority, e.g. tanks, pressure vessels, ship building.
Part No. 611203
Cigweld GP 6012 Electrodes
AWS: A5.1 E6013
General purpose, all-positional electrodes.
Versatile, easy, always good to have on hand.
Part No. 611142
Cigweld Toolcraft Electrodes
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- Hardfacing Welding Electrodes
AS/NZS 2576 1560-A4
Versatile electrode for welding on mild, carbon and low alloy steels.
Suitable for hardfacing in low stress abrasion applications.
Applications: maintenance or repair of guillotine blades, cutting knives, punches, axes, lathe tools, chisels and debarking hammers.
Part No. 611523
Cigweld Cobalarc 750 Electrodes
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- Hardfacing Welding Electrodes
AS/NZS 2756 1860-A4
Rutile type, suitable for AC or DC power.
Easy arc starting and stable running on portable AC welding gear so great for on site work.
Applications: resurfacing of agricultural points, shares and tynes, grader and dozer blades, conveyor screws and post hole augers etc.
Part No. 611474
Cigweld Cobalarc 650 Electrodes
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- Hardfacing Welding Electrodes
AS/NZS 2576: 1855-A4.
Basic electrode for the hard surfacing of steel components subjected to wet or dry hard particle abrasion and low to moderate impact loading.
Applications: agricultural points, shares and tynes, grader and dozer blades, conveyor screws and post hole augers etc.
Part No. 611463
Cigweld Cobalarc 350 Electrodes
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- Hardfacing Welding Electrodes
AS/NZS 2576: 1435-A4.
Metal enriched, rutile type electrode recommended for the multi-layer build-up and surfacing of steel components subjected to metal wear and compressive loading.
Applications: build-up and surfacing of steel gears, shafts rails, shovel pads, track links, rolls and wheels.
Part No. 611444
Chosun CR-24 Electrodes
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- Iron Powder Welding Electrodes
AWS E7024
Iron powder, titania type.
Very high efficiency and excellent arc re-striking property, slag almost self-lifting.
Very economic when used for single pass, horizontal and flat-fillet welding.
Applications: ship building, structural steels of buildings, general structural work.
Part No. CHO CR24
Cigweld Ferrocraft 21 Electrodes
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- Iron Powder Welding Electrodes
AWS: E7014
Rutile type, medium iron powder electrode.
High efficiency, versatile, easy to use.
Starts from hot or cold and produces excellent fillet shapes in all welding positions (including vertical – down/up and overhead).
Part No. 611242
Chosun LH-100 Electrodes
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- Low Hydrogen Welding Electrodes
AWS: E7016
Low hydrogen electrode with excellent crack resistance, mechanical properties and X-ray soundness.
All positional welding can be easily done with the stable arc, good slag removal and bead appearance produced.
Applications: heavy structural steels for ships, bridges, machines, pressure vessels made of mild steel.
Part No. CHO LH100
Chosun LH-100V Electrodes
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- Low Hydrogen Welding Electrodes
AWS; E7048
Low hydrogen electrode with excellent crack resistance, mechanical properties and X-ray soundness.
All-positional but specifically designed for excellent vertical down welding.
Applications: general heavy structural steels for ships, bridges, buildings, vehicles, machines.
Part No. CHO LH100V
Chosun LC-318 Electrodes
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- Low Hydrogen Welding Electrodes
AWS: E7018
Low hydrogen, iron powder electrodes.
All-positional, high efficiency welding of high tensile strength steels, 50kgf/mm2 class.
Applications: ship building, pressure vessels, bridges.
Part No. CHO LC318
Weldwell PH77 Electrodes
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- Low Hydrogen Welding Electrodes
AWS: E7018
Iron powder, low hydrogen electrodes.
All-positional except for vertical down.
Very low spatter and weld very smoothly, fast deposition.
Noted for the ease of re-starting and excellent x-ray quality.
Part No. PH77
Weldwell PH16TC Electrodes
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- Low Hydrogen Welding Electrodes
AWS: E7016
Low hydrogen, basic electrode for welding unalloyed and low alloy medium strength steels.
All positions except vertical down.
Excellent arc stability.
Particularly suitable for welding heavy wall joints subject to high degrees of restraint and for structural sub-zero welding.
Applications: structural steel in sub-zero conditions, highly restrained joints (single sided), pipes, maintenance work
Part No. PH16TC
Weldwell PH56S Electrodes
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- Low Hydrogen Welding Electrodes
AWS: A5.1 E7016
Low hydrogen, all-positional, electrode.
For use on mild, unalloyed, micro alloyed and low alloy steels, and steels to LT 40 spec.
Deposits very pure weld metal with excellent crack resistance, mechanical and X-ray properties.
Commonly used by the offshore and general structural steel industries, where avoidance of hydrogen induced cracking is of crucial importance.
Applications: general heavy structural steels for ships, bridges, pipes, machines, pressure vessels.
Part No. PH56S
Cigweld Ferrocraft 61 Electrodes
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- Low Hydrogen Welding Electrodes
AWS: A5.1 E7018
Basic coated, low hydrogen, all-positional electrodes.
Improved arc characteristics and stability, and low spatter ensure ease of use.
Specially suited to fillet and butt welding applications on heavier steel sections under high restraint.
Applications: ship building, machinery, pressure vessels, mining equipment, pipework, maintenance and repair work.
Part No. 611342
Cigweld Ferrocraft 55U Electrodes
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- Low Hydrogen Welding Electrodes
AWS: A5.1 E7016
Low hydrogen, all positions except vertical down.
Thin flux coating for easier joint access.
Designed specifically for root pass welding of steel pipes and plates.
Part No. 611492
Chosun NC316L Electrodes
AWS: A5.4 E316L-16
Lime titania type, all-positional electrodes for welding 316L stainless steels.
Excellent quality electrode with good crackability, corrosion resistance, and creep rupture strength.
Good usability.
Part No. CHO NC316L
Chosun NC-309L Electrodes
AWS: A5.4 E309L-16
Lime-titania type, all-positional electrodes.
For welding of extra-low carbon 22%Cr-12%Ni stainless steels and dissimilar metals.
Excellent weldability and its ultra-low carbon weld metal as welded is excellent in corrosion resistibility and heat resistibility.
Applications: welding extra low carbon stainless steels, dissimilar metals, and underlay welding of the same.
Part No. CHO NC309L
Cigweld Speedex 316L Electrodes
AWS: A5.4 E316L-16
Stainless steel electrode used for butt and fillet welding in all positions except vertical down.
Smooth running, low spatter, very good quality.
Applications: weld matching 316 and 316L stainless steel grades in pipes, tanks, vessels and componentry.
Part No. SPS316
Cigweld Speedex 308L Electrodes
AWS: A5.4 E308L-16
Stainless steel electrode for welding 304 and 304L grade stainless steels.
All-positions except vertical down.
Smmoth runni8ng with low spatter.
Used specifically for fillet and butt welding
Applications: stainless steel tanks, vessels, componentry welding.
Part No. SPS30840
Cigweld Weldall Electrodes (hanging pack)
AWS: A5.4 E312-17
Rutile, high alloy electrode for welding ALL steels; stainless, dissimilar, etc.
Very user-friendly, great for DIY because so easy to start, weld and so versatile.
Small hanging pack, 15 electrodes.
Part No. 322102
