For general purpose, low-hydrogen welding applications, Hobart Brothers offers the Hobart® 418, a stick electrode with several distinct features that will help improve weld quality and productivity. The Hobart 418 electrode provides excellent arc starts and restarts, produces a virtually spatter-free arc, and creates a flat weld bead profile with a fine rippled finished appearance. To minimize post-weld cleaning, the Hobart 418 features an easily removable slag that in many cases is self-peeling.
