The SS welding wire cannot be used without gas. You would need to get flux core wire for gasless welding. See item #601061 for flux-cored wire.
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Hobart MIG Welding Wire, ER308L Stainless Steel, .030in., 2-Lb. Spool, Model# H522506-R19

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- Provides excellent notch toughness at very low temperature
- Deposits a maximum of .04% carbon in the weld metal to minimize formation of chromium carbides and consequent susceptibility to intergranular corrosion.
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- (1) Hobart MIG Stainless Steel Welding Wire 2-Lb. Spool, Model# H522506-R19
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- Provides excellent notch toughness at very low temperature
- Deposits a maximum of .04% carbon in the weld metal to minimize formation of chromium carbides and consequent susceptibility to intergranular corrosion.
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| Attribute | Specification |
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item# | 1640943 |
Brand | Hobart |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 1 month parts/no labor |
Ship Weight | 2.12 LB |
Product Type | MIG Wire |
| Attribute | Specification |
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Size | 0.03 in |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Spool Size | 2 lb |
For Use With | Stainless Steel |
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· 15 years ago
S S WELDING WIRE COULD THIS BE USE WITHOUT GAS
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ProductExpert37· 4 years ago
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TheElderWeldor· 13 years ago
No, you would need a fluxcore stainless wire to weld without gas.
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weldguy· 15 years ago
The staff answer is right. You gotta have gas otherwise there is nothing to protect the weld puddle. The wire doesn't have any flux in or on it.
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· 2 years ago
What gas is recommended? Tri-mix, 75/25, 90/10, pure argon? Why isn’t this information available in product description or specs?
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ProductExpert12· 2 years ago
The best shielding gas for stainless steel welding is 100% argon or a mix of 98% argon and 2% CO2.
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· 4 years ago
is this flux core
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ProductExpert5· 4 years ago
The wire is not flux core.
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· 6 years ago
what is the difference between this and Hobart MIG Welding Wire — ER4043 Aluminum, .030in., 1-Lb. Spool, Model# H381806-R18
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ProductExpert12· 6 years ago
This is a 2 lbs. spool of stainless steel MIG welding wire.
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