{"product_id":"e7018-1-8-low-hydrogen-structural-welding-rod","title":"E7018 Welding Rod 1\/8\" 5LB – Low Hydrogen, AC\/DC, All-Position","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 102.435%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); height: 78.3593px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 26.5348%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240);\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 26.5348%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 29.7667%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240);\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 17.1796%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1797px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 8px; height: 39.1797px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding-top: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; height: 39.1797px;\"\u003eE7018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 8px; height: 39.1797px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ROD LENGTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding-top: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; height: 39.1797px;\"\u003e14\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eLow-hydrogen Carbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIRE DIAMETER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding-top: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTENSILE STRENGTH \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding-top: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e60,000 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE WEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px dotted rgb(22, 51, 64); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e5 LB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pgn_readmore\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"akhk0f\" data-start=\"5754\" data-end=\"5838\"\u003eE7018 1\/8\" Low Hydrogen Welding Rod for Critical Structural Welding \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"khnf7q\" data-start=\"5840\" data-end=\"5899\"\u003eBuilt for demanding welds where reliability matters most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5901\" data-end=\"6141\"\u003eStructural fabrication, industrial construction, and heavy equipment repair require more than basic weld strength. They demand welds capable of maintaining integrity under vibration, impact, cyclic loading, and long-term service conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6143\" data-end=\"6413\"\u003eThe PGN Bearings E7018 1\/8\" welding rod is engineered for these high-responsibility applications. Featuring 70,000 PSI tensile strength, low-hydrogen technology, and smooth arc performance, it delivers dependable weld quality for projects where failure is not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6415\" data-end=\"6641\"\u003eWidely used in structural steel fabrication, pipeline construction, shipbuilding, industrial manufacturing, and infrastructure projects, E7018 remains one of the most trusted stick electrodes for critical welding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"132gmcb\" data-start=\"6648\" data-end=\"6671\"\u003eHero Product Snippet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6673\" data-end=\"6899\"\u003eThe PGN Bearings E7018 1\/8\" welding rod delivers 70,000 PSI tensile strength, low-hydrogen weld deposits, AC\/DC compatibility, and dependable structural welding performance for critical fabrication and infrastructure projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14h9vl\" data-start=\"6906\" data-end=\"6928\"\u003eCommon applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6930\" data-end=\"7035\"\u003eE7018 is frequently specified for projects requiring long-term weld integrity and structural reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7037\" data-end=\"7066\"\u003eTypical applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"7068\" data-end=\"7317\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xxqgke\" data-start=\"7068\" data-end=\"7098\"\u003eStructural steel fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ifjaui\" data-start=\"7099\" data-end=\"7120\"\u003eBridge construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ndfsog\" data-start=\"7121\" data-end=\"7139\"\u003ePipeline welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4swtqg\" data-start=\"7140\" data-end=\"7167\"\u003eIndustrial infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16gu6ws\" data-start=\"7168\" data-end=\"7182\"\u003eShipbuilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"quwfq4\" data-start=\"7183\" data-end=\"7207\"\u003eHeavy equipment repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gli7vs\" data-start=\"7208\" data-end=\"7238\"\u003eMining equipment fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ls1u7z\" data-start=\"7239\" data-end=\"7263\"\u003eAgricultural machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17y4i9e\" data-start=\"7264\" data-end=\"7293\"\u003ePower generation facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"luuoc3\" data-start=\"7294\" data-end=\"7317\"\u003eConstruction projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"r6m7zq\" data-start=\"7324\" data-end=\"7373\"\u003eDesigned for high-risk structural environments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1as3kwp\" data-start=\"7375\" data-end=\"7406\"\u003eHigh-strength weld deposits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7408\" data-end=\"7453\"\u003eE7018 produces welds engineered to withstand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"7455\" data-end=\"7559\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11joywu\" data-start=\"7455\" data-end=\"7468\"\u003eHeavy loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1przz7t\" data-start=\"7469\" data-end=\"7488\"\u003eRepetitive stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wjyt69\" data-start=\"7489\" data-end=\"7511\"\u003eMechanical vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zc2m10\" data-start=\"7512\" data-end=\"7527\"\u003eImpact forces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5supf1\" data-start=\"7528\" data-end=\"7559\"\u003eLong-term operational demands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gr4kfs\" data-start=\"7561\" data-end=\"7588\"\u003eLow-hydrogen protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7590\" data-end=\"7630\"\u003eIts low-hydrogen coating helps minimize:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"7632\" data-end=\"7704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aazclw\" data-start=\"7632\" data-end=\"7651\"\u003eHydrogen cracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14p4uwo\" data-start=\"7652\" data-end=\"7672\"\u003eWeld embrittlement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12uywt7\" data-start=\"7673\" data-end=\"7704\"\u003ePremature structural failures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7706\" data-end=\"7763\"\u003eThis makes it ideal for safety-critical welding projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gemkuy\" data-start=\"7770\" data-end=\"7804\"\u003eAll-position welding capability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7806\" data-end=\"7832\"\u003eThe E7018 is designed for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"7834\" data-end=\"7907\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1khy5fx\" data-start=\"7834\" data-end=\"7848\"\u003eFlat welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hy3kb0\" data-start=\"7849\" data-end=\"7869\"\u003eHorizontal welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"drbaao\" data-start=\"7870\" data-end=\"7888\"\u003eVertical welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu1a1g\" data-start=\"7889\" data-end=\"7907\"\u003eOverhead welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7909\" data-end=\"8002\"\u003eThis versatility helps welders maintain productivity across complex fabrication environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lp2ld3\" data-start=\"8009\" data-end=\"8040\"\u003eSmooth arc and cleaner welds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8042\" data-end=\"8125\"\u003eProfessional welders value E7018 because of its controlled welding characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8127\" data-end=\"8144\"\u003eBenefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"8146\" data-end=\"8291\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u1r46l\" data-start=\"8146\" data-end=\"8170\"\u003eStable arc performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"184zkc9\" data-start=\"8171\" data-end=\"8188\"\u003eReduced spatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tkxa1c\" data-start=\"8189\" data-end=\"8214\"\u003eUniform bead appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xplmz7\" data-start=\"8215\" data-end=\"8238\"\u003eBetter puddle control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1orv9ke\" data-start=\"8239\" data-end=\"8263\"\u003eLess post-weld cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c4pb0i\" data-start=\"8264\" data-end=\"8291\"\u003eImproved weld consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qpw1a5\" data-start=\"8298\" data-end=\"8341\"\u003eAC\/DC compatible for greater flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8343\" data-end=\"8484\"\u003eThe E7018 welding rod works with both AC and DC welding machines, allowing use across a wide range of job sites and fabrication environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8486\" data-end=\"8499\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"8501\" 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