Firepower 1440-0473 User Manual

Stick Consumable

Charts

STICK WELDING (SMAW)

AWS CLASS

POSITION POLARITY USAGE

All AC, DCEP

All

All

All DCEP

AWS CLASS DIA. (IN.)

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

AC, DCEN,

DCEP

AC, DCEN,

DCEP

MIN.

Min. - 1/8" *

All-purpose stick electrode; used for carbon and galvanized steel; deep penetration and ideal for
welding light to medium amounts of dirty, rusty or painted materials; 60,000 PSI tensile strength.

Light to medium penetrating all-purpose stick electrode; for use on carbon steel; good for general

Low-hydrogen electrode; for low, medium and high-carbon steels; ideal for out-of-position welding

all-purpose applications and joints with poor fit-up; 60,000 PSI tensile strength.

For higher-deposition requirements; ideal for applications requiring light

penetration and faster travel speeds; 70,000 PSI tensile strength.

and tacking; not recommended for low-voltage AC Welders; 70,000 PSI tensile strength.

ELECTRODE AMPERAGE CHART

AMPERAGE RANGE

50A

1/16"- 1/4" *

1/16"-1/4" *

1/16"- 1/4" *

100A

1/8"- 1/2" *

1/8"-1/2" *

1/16"- 1/4" *

1/8"- 1/2" *

1/8"- 1/2" *

1/4"- Up *

1/4"- Up *

150A

200A

*Plate Thickness

1/4"- Up *

1/4"- Up *

MAX.

FILLER METAL

Carbon Steel

Carbon steel, or plain-carbon steel, is mostly iron and carbon with other elements in quantities too small to affect their properties. A low carbon content means it is
similar to iron, soft, and easily formed. The more carbon content, the harder and stronger the metal becomes, but it is also less moldable and harder to weld.
At a higher carbon content, the metal’s melting point is lower and it has less resistance to higher temperatures. Such steel should not be used in an environment
where sparks would pose a potential safety problem.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel contains a high chromium and low carbon content, and upon contact with oxygen creates a chromium oxide layer that gives passive protection against
corrosion from moisture. When certain high-strength alloys such as aluminum come into contact with carbon steel, such as being brushed by carbon steel wire, a
deposit of carbon steel is left behind that can cause rust. That same carbon steel transfer can happen in the other direction, which is why once a stainless steel
brush is used on carbon steel it should never be used on stainless steel again. Also, stainless steel brushes should be stored away from any area that might contain
carbon steel particles, such as a steel workbench. Stainless steel wire brushes should be degreased before operation, and if they are stored after use they should be
degreased and wrapped in plastic. If they are stored without protection, their magnetic properties could allow particles to be collected that lead to after-rust.

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Stick Electrode

Overview

ELECTRODE PART NUMBER CHART

Rod Size 1 lb Box 5 lb Box 10 lb Box 50 lb Box

TYPE 6011

3/32" 1440-0115 1440-0116 1440-0117 1440-0118

1/8" 1440-0105 1440-0106 1440-0107 1440-0108

‡

5/32" 1440-0095 1440-0096 1440-0097 1440-0098

TYPE 6013

3/32" 1440-0145 1440-0146 1440-0147 1440-0148

1/8" 1440-0134 1440-0135 1440-0136 1440-0137

‡

5/32" 1440-0124 1440-0125 1440-0126 1440-0127

TYPE 7014

3/32" 1440-0205 1440-0206 1440-0207 1440-0208

1/8" 1440-0200 1440-0201 1440-0202 1440-0203

‡

5/32" 1440-0150 1440-0151 1440-0152 1440-0153

TYPE 7018

3/32" 1440-0195 1440-0196 1440-0197 1440-0198

1/8" 1440-0185 1440-0186 1440-0187 1440-0188

‡

5/32" 1440-0180 1440-0181 1440-0182 1440-0183

STICK ELECTRODE

STICK ELECTRODE

STICK ELECTRODE

STICK ELECTRODE

ELECTRODE DESCRIPTIONS

TYPE 6011 Mild Steel Current: AC/DC

All position electrode. Use when you are unable to
prepare a welding surface. Its deep penetration
allows welds through rust, scale, oil and dirt.

TYPE 6013 Mild Steel Current: AC/DC

All position electrode. Best used with clean or
prepared welding surface. Excellent for low heat
applications designed for general purpose.

TYPE 7014 Iron Powder Current: AC/DC

All position electrode. Best used with clean or prepared
welding surface with Medium to Low penetration. Designed
for high deposition and high electrode travel speed.

TYPE 7018 Low Hydrogen Current: AC/DC

All position electrode. Best used with clean or
prepared welding surface with Medium penetration.
Designed to produce X-ray quality welds.

E6024 Quick Start Mild Steel Current: AC/DC

Best used with clean or prepared welding surface and excellent
for low heat applications. Flat & horizontal fillet only.

STICK

EXPERIENCE

EXPERT

STICK

EXPERIENCE

NOVICE

STICK

EXPERIENCE

NOVICE

STICK

EXPERIENCE

SKILLED

STICK

EXPERIENCE

NOVICE

Rod Size 1 lb Box 5 lb Box 10 lb Box Job Pack

1/16" 1440-0412 1440-0413

3/32" 1440-0165

1/8" 1440-0155 1440-0156

FILLER METAL

3/32"

1/8"

3/32" 1440-0440

1/8" 1440-0083

3/32" 1440-0423

1/8" 1440-0425 1440-0374 1440-0424

1/8" 1440-0419 1440-0420

†See Page 59 for Job Packs Available
‡For 230V Operation Only

E6024 QUICK START ELECTRODE

308 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODE

E-309L STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODE

1440-0497

1440-0496

NICKEL 55 CAST IRON

NICKEL 99 CAST IRON

E4043 ALUMINUM ARC ELECTRODE

†

308 Stainless Steel Current: AC/DC

Used for all 200 and 300 series stainless up to and
including 308. Provides equal or better corrosion
resistance than base metal and can also be used to
fabricate and repair austenitic manganese steel.

E-309L Current: AC/DC

Used for welding/joining of 300 series stainless to mild steel.
Provides equal or better corrosion resistance than base metal.

Nickel 55 Cast Iron Current: AC/DC*

Best used for repairing cast iron/ heavy cast iron selections.
Repairs cylinder blocks, exhaust manifold, and machines bases.
Smooth arc characteristics produce strong welds at low amps.

Nickel 99 Cast Iron Current: AC/DC*

All position electrode. Best used on cast iron parts that
are subject to heating and cooling, such as engine
blocks, cylinder heads, exhaust manifolds.

E4043 Aluminum Arc Current: DC

Best used for weld with strength ductility and corrosion
resistance equal to parent metal. Applications include
aluminum, sheet metal, plates, castings, tanks and piping.

*DC Recommended

STICK

EXPERIENCE

NOVICE

STICK

EXPERIENCE

NOVICE

STICK

EXPERIENCE

NOVICE

STICK

EXPERIENCE

NOVICE

STICK

EXPERIENCE

EXPERT

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Stick Electrode

Selection Sheet

MST 140i MST 180i MST 220i

ELECTRODES

Type 6011 Mild Steel

Type 6013 Mild Steel

Type 7014 Iron Powder

Type 7018 Low Hydrogen

E6024 Quick Start

308 Stainless Steel

E-309L Stainless Steel

Nickel 55 Cast Iron

Nickel 99 Cast Iron

E4043 Aluminum Arc

Up to 3/32" Up to 5/32" Up to 5/32" Up to 3/32" Up to 5/32" Up to 5/32"

NO

NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE

SKILLED SKILLED SKILLED SKILLED SKILLED SKILLED

NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE

EXPERT EXPERT EXPERT EXPERT EXPERT EXPERT

EXPERT EXPERT NO EXPERT EXPERT

Each electrode is unique and when working with different
materials (Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, etc.) they require
different preparations. We recommended researching the proper
welding preparation guidelines for the materials before welding.

TIG 140 ACDC TIG 200 ACDC

TIG 160S

STICK

EXPERIENCE

NOVICE

STICK

EXPERIENCE

SKILLED

STICK

EXPERIENCE

EXPERT

These easy-to-use electrodes are multi-position electrodes and are simple
to use when welding. Little preparation time, forgivable arc lengths, and
wide range of techniques are possible with these electrodes.

Using the intermediate electrodes will require some skill. The electrodes and
metals you’re working with will require more preparation before welding and
require you to maintain the Arc Length.

Professional welding skills are needed to use these electrodes. These
electrodes require precision while welding, as there is minimal leeway for
operator error, and unique techniques maybe required.

FILLER METAL

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Arc Welding Electrodes

Arc Welding

Electrodes

FILLER METAL

Type 6010 1 lb Box 5 lb Box 10 lb Box 50 lb Box

ROD SIZE PART NO. PART NO. PART NO. PART NO.

3/32" N/A 1440-0474 N/A N/A

1/8" N/A 1440-0473 1440-0476 1440-0093

5/32" N /A 1440-0475 N/A N/A

Type 6011 1 lb Box 5 lb Box 10 lb Box 50 lb Box

ROD SIZE PART NO. PART NO. PART NO. PART NO.

3/32" 1440-0115 1440-0116 1440-0117 1440-0118

1/8" 1440-0105 1440-0106 1440-0107 1440-0108

5/32" 1440-0095 1440-0096 1440-0097 1440-0098

Type 6013 1 lb Box 5 lb Box 10 lb Box 50 lb Box

ROD SIZE PART NO. PART NO. PART NO. PART NO.

3/32" 1440-0145 1440-0146 1440-0147 1440-0148

1/8" 1440-0134 1440-0135 1440-0136 1440-0137

5/32" 1440-0124 1440-0125 1440-0126 1440-0127

Type 7014 1 lb Box 5 lb Box 10 lb Box 50 lb Box

ROD SIZE PART NO. PART NO. PART NO. PART NO.

3/32" 1440-0205 1440-0206 1440-0207 1440-0208

1/8" 1440-0200 1440-0201 1440-0202 1440-0203

5/32" 1440-0150 1440-0151 1440-0152 1440-0153

6010 FEATURES

 Premium AWS Class E-6010
 Mild steel type
 Deep penetration, welds through rust, scale, oil and dirt
 Excellent for pipe welding, root
 DC, reverse polarity
 60,000 PSI tensile strength
 All position electrode

6011 FEATURES

 Premium AWS Class E-6011
 Mild steel type
 Deep penetration, welds through rust, scale, oil and dirt
 Use when you are unable to prepare the welding surface
 AC or DC, reverse polarity
 60,000 PSI tensile strength
 All position electrode

6013 FEATURES

 Premium AWS Class E-6013
 Mild steel type
 Designed for General Purpose
 Excellent for low heat applications
 Best used with clean or prepared welding surface
 AC or DC, reverse polarity
 60,000 PSI tensile strength
 All position electrode

7014 FEATURES

 Premium AWS Class E-7014
 Iron powder type
 Designed for high deposition and high electrode travel speed
 Medium to low penetration
 Best used with clean or prepared welding surface
 AC or DC, reverse polarity
 70,000 PSI tensile strength
 All position electrode

Type 7018 1 lb Box 5 lb Box 10 lb Box 50 lb Box

ROD SIZE PART NO. PART NO. PART NO. PART NO.

3/32" 1440-0195 1440-0196 1440-0197 1440-0198

1/8" 1440-0185 1440-0186 1440-0187 1440-0188

5/32" 1440-0180 1440-0181 1440-0182 1440-0183

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7018 FEATURES

 Premium AWS Class E-7018
 Low Hydrogen Type
 Designed to produce X-Ray quality welds
 Medium penetration
 Best used with clean or prepared welding surface
 AC or DC, either polarity
 70,000 PSI tensile strength
 All position electrode

Electrodes

Job Packs

Job Packs

Specifications

Part No. Description No. Rods

1440-0400 Bronze Flux Coated Brazing Rods, 3/32" diameter x 14" long; No brazing flux needed 4

1440-0401 Bronze Bare Brazing Rods, 3/32" diameter x 14" long; Requires brazing flux 4

1440-0402

1440-0404 Steel Welding Electrodes, 3/32" diameter x 14' long; Excellent problem solver type electrode 4

1440-0405 6013 General Purpose Electrodes, 1/16" x 10" long 4

1440-0406 6013 General Purpose Electrodes, 3/32" diameter x 14" long; Excellent for use with all types of Arc Welders 4

1440-0409 6011 Welding Electrodes, 1/8" diameter x 14" long; Excellent for Maintenance & Repair Applications 3

1440-0411 Nickel 55 Welding Electrodes, 1/8" diameter x 14" long 4

1440-0423 ENiCl Pure Nickel Electrode 3/32" diameter x 14" long 5

1440-0424 ENiCl Pure Nickel Electrode 1/8" diameter x 14" long 3

1440-0440 Cast Iron (55% Nickel) 3/32" diameter x 14" long 3

1440-0441 6011 Mild Steel 3/32" diameter x 14" long 4

E4043 Aluminum Welding Electrodes, 1/8" diameter x 14" long;
Use with ANY Aluminum Application

6013

6013

6011

6011

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FILLER METAL

Electrodes - Mild

& Stainless Steel

Mild Steel / E6024 Quick Start Electrodes

Specifications

Part No. Description

1440-0412 1/16" 1 lb
1440-0413 1/16" 5 lbs

APPLICATIONS

Mild steel type electrode has a special quick start tip. Stable arc and automatic action
that makes it easy to use on thin metals requiring low amperage. Features self-cleaning
action that works well in all positions. Tensile Strength 60,000 PSI.

CURRENT

AMPERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

AMPS DIAMETER

25-90 1/16"

AC/DC

Stainless Steel / 308 Stainless Steel Electrodes

Specifications

Part No. Description

1440-0165 3/32" x 14" 1 lb box
1440-0155 1/8" x 14" 1 lb box
1440-0156 1/8" x 14" 5 lbs box

FEATURES



For welding all 200 and 300 series stainless up to and including 308

 Provides equal or better corrosion resistance than the base metal
 Can be used for fabricating and repairing austenitic manganese steel

FILLER METAL

Stainless Steel / E-309L

Specifications

Part No. Description

1440-0497 3/32" x 14" 10 lb box
1440-0496 1/8" x 14" 10 lb box

FEATURES



For welding/joining of 300 series stainless to mild steel.

 Provides equal or better corrosion resistance than the base metal

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Electrodes -

Nickel Base

Nickel Base / ESt Cast Iron Electrodes (Non-Machinable, Steel Core)

Specifications

Part No. Description

1440-0449 1/8" 1 lb
1440-0443 1/8" 5 lbs

APPLICATIONS

This cast iron electrode is specifically developed for dirty and oil soaked cast iron
applications. It is also ideal for heat affected cast iron repairs. This electrode offers
the least expensive method of repairing cast iron. Great for repairing castings,
transmission housings, etc. Non-Machinable. Tensile strength 62,000 PSI. Elongation 20%

CURRENT

AMPERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Nickel Base / ENiFeCl Nickel 55 Cast Iron Electrodes (Machinable)

Nickel Base / ENiFeCl Nickel 55 Cast Iron Electrodes (Machinable)

Specifications

Specifications

Part No. Description

Part No. Description

1440-0440 3/32" Job pack (3 rods)

1440-0440 3/32" Job pack (3 rods)
1440-0083 1/8" 1 lb

1440-0083 1/8" 1 lb

APPLICATIONS

The most versatile cast iron electrode. The best solution for repairing cast iron, heavy cast
iron sections. The smooth arc characteristics produce strong, sound welds at low amps.
Repairs cylinder blocks, exhaust manifold, and machine bases. Tensile strength 70,000
PSI. Elongation 12%

CURRENT

AMPERAGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

AC/DC - DC+ recommended

70-125 AMPS

AC/DC - DC+ recommended

AMPS DIAMETER

70-90 3/32"

80-120 1/8"

Nickel Base / ENiCl Pure Nickel 99% Cast Iron Electrodes (Machinable)

Specifications

Part No. Description

1440-0423 3/32" Job pack (5 rods)
1440-0424 1/8" Job pack (3 rods)
1440-0425 1/8" 1 lb
1440-0374 1/8" 5 lbs

APPLICATIONS

The highest quality nickel electrode available. Welds well in all positions. The high (99%)
nickel content has a natural attraction to cast iron giving it superior performance when
welding cast iron material. Nickel 99 can be used on cast iron parts that are subject to
heating and cooling, such as engine blocks, cylinder heads, exhaust manifolds, etc.
Excellent machinability. Tensile strength 55,000 PSI. Elongation 10%

CURRENT

AMPERAGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

AC/DC - DC+ recommended

AMPS DIAMETER

70-90 3/32"

70-110 1/8"

FILLER METAL

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Electrodes -

Aluminum

Aluminum / E4043 Aluminum Arc Electrodes

Specifications

Part No. Description

1440-0419 1/8" 1 lb
1440-0420 1/8" 5 lbs

APPLICATIONS

This flux coated aluminum electrode is designed to give a weld with strength ductility
and corrosion resistance equal to parent metal. Applications include aluminum, sheet
metal, plates, castings, tanks and piping. Tensile strength 34,000 PSI. Elongation 18%.

CURRENT

AMPS DIAMETER

AMPERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

70-120 1/8"

Hardfacing Electrodes

Specifications

Part No. Description

1440-0080 1/8" 1 lb tube, #35 High Abrasion/Hardfacing
1440-0081 1/8" 5 lbs box, #35 High Abrasion/Hardfacing

APPLICATIONS

This high quality, all purpose electrode produces outstanding impact and abrasion
resistance. The high deposition rate prolongs surface life of new and worn parts.
Ideal for repairing all types of agriculture, construction equipment, auger, buckets,
concrete mixers, etc.

AMPS DIAMETER

AMPERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

FILLER METAL

110-140 1/8"

DC+

Cutting Electrodes

Specifications

Part No. Description

1440-0426 1/8" 1 lb

APPLICATIONS

A special heavy duty coating produces 7000° heat at high-arc velocity. Use this
electrode for a fast, low-cost means of cutting cast iron and stainless steel without
special equipment.

CURRENT

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AC