Welding Rod Storage Box

I just answered a question for practical welding today about proper welding electrode storage.

Welding rod storage box. Moisture is a very bad thing when it comes to welding rods if you don t have a rod oven homemade or otherwise at least seal the remaining rods in the box they came in with duct tape or purchase the airtight containers that hold five pounds of rod at the welding supply store the 60 series rods 6010 6011 6013 etc are a little more moisture. If you ve experienced unexplained weld cracking problems or if the stick electrode arc performance has deteriorated it may be due to your storage methods or re drying procedures. Adequate storage handling and re conditioning of electrodes vary according to type. Stick electrode the lincoln 7018ac 1 8 in.

Proper storage of 7018 rods to prevent defects part 1. Long fleetweld 7018ac rsp e7018 stick welding electrodes 5 lb. Each half holds a small package worth 5lbs of standard length rods. Proper storage of both opened and unopened packages of welding consumables is crucial.

Follow these simple storage exposure and redrying techniques to ensure the highest quality welds as well as the best operational characteristics from your stick. More information about our privacy practices more information about our privacy practices. It should avoid quality issues such as porosity excessive slag fluidity rough weld surface difficult slag removal and more importantly elevated levels of diffusible hydrogen which can lead to cracking. Welders often ask me can i dry welding rods in my oven if they have gotten wet and can i put 7018 welding rods in my freezer for a certain amount of time if they are old the 7018 electrode is a low hydrogen rod which means it doesn t tolerate moisture in its flux.

Make your own air tight welding electrode storage container from some pvc plumbing parts. In it i referenced that welding with 7018 rods that have moisture in them will introduce you to one of the common weld defects porosity. I got two to help organize my electrodes for portable work. Welding rod ovens also known as electrode stabilization ovens and electrode holding ovens help ensure high quality welds by preventing welding rods and electrodes from absorbing moisture from the atmosphere.

This mild steel low hydrogen electrode has a powdered iron coating and can be used in steel structures field erection plants and rigs. Box the lincoln 7018ac 1 8 in. This helps protect the weld from contamination and prevent weld defects such as cracking and porosity. Stick electrode 5 lb.