A global connection.

ESAB filler metals – proudly made in the USA.

Anywhere in the world when some-
one needs to make a connection with
metal, ESAB is ready to supply the
equipment, filler metals, and support
they need. For more than 100 years,
ESAB has manufactured covered
electrodes in central Pennsylvania
since 1940. Many of our current
employees have been involved with
the company for more than 30 years.
We have the knowledge and experi-
ence that only comes from years of dedicated test-
ing, development, and production.
and this equipment is run by some of the most talented
scientists and engineers in the business. This potent
combination generates a continuing stream of new
products designed to support and improve the
welding industry.
Every product that leaves our 400,000 sq. ft. facility is S o l u t i o n s f o r we l d i n g p i pe a n d m i l d s t ee l
the result of world class employees with a commitment

ESAB has been dedicated to improv-
ing the welding and cutting indus-
try. Today’s products are the result of
years of research, listening to customer
needs, and working together with our
Covered
to stand behind every product they make. Whatever
The research laboratories at our Hanover facility house your requirements, Sureweld and Atom Arc covered
some of the most advanced equipment in the industry, electrodes will surpass your expectations every time.

Electrodes
customers to create better solutions.
Distributed by:

ESAB filler metals are used to weld truck

frames, drilling and oil rig equipment,
huge earth-moving machinery, nuclear
power plants, ships, farm machinery,
and spacecraft launching equipment
designed to withstand the extreme
temperatures and stresses of a space
shuttle launch. Even though great SUREWELD | ATOM ARC®
advancements have been made in Ask for Sureweld and Atom Arc by name.
standardizing materials and welding Contact your local distributor or call the ESAB Customer Service Center for additional information.
procedures in robotic and automatic
welding equipment, ultimately a weld is
only as good as the materials used and
Call 1-800-ESAB-123 or 1-800-933-7070 (Filler Metal Headquarters)
the skill of the craftsman who made it.

ESAB is proud to offer you the

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
quality you need, the service you
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deserve and the expertise demand-
ed in today’s competitive market.
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 Sureweld Pipe Welding Electrode Selection Guide

Atom Arc – Setting the Sureweld electrodes –

AWS Recommended API Pipe Grade
Classification
Comments A25 A B X42 X46 X52 X56 X60 X65 X70
Sureweld E6010
Specifically developed to improve * * * *

standard for fifty years. Delivering superior performance

10P the ductility of the weld deposit for pipe
welding. Also recommended for general
structural, ship, barge and storage tank
fabrication. May be used to weld root

in the toughest conditions.

passes in higher grade pipe in some cir-
cumstances.
Atom Arc, the original low hydrogen iron powder covered electrode, was introduced in the United Sureweld E6010 * * * * Offers all the features of Sureweld
10P-Plus 10P with a more consistent burn-off and
States in 1952 and continues to set the standard for high production radiographic quality welds in a more forgiving arc burn that creates a
better bead profile and sidewall fusion with Mild steel welding is a mainstay of many fabrication and maintenance applications. Mild steel covered
mild and low alloy steel. Experienced welders find Atom Arc electrodes surprisingly easy to use in lower spatter.
electrodes are often used in all types of weather and in hard-to-reach locations. Expert welders want
comparison to conventional low hydrogen electrodes and quite different from ordinary mild Sureweld E7010-P1 * * * Produces consistent, deep penetration
710P required to maintain a proper
keyhole when vertical-down a stick electrode they can rely on for deep penetration, consistent quality and X-ray
steel electrodes. Atom Arc produces a deep penetrating arc, with excellent control and welding in open root pipe joints.
caliber welds. But not all mild steel covered electrodes are created equal. The
minimal clean up. Sureweld E7016 * * * * Contains a special lime coating to
716P permit trouble-free welds on “difficult” steels same quality and expertise that ESAB puts into its Atom Arc line also goes into
including high-carbon, alloy, high-sulfur,
free-machining and cold-rolled steels. the Sureweld family of covered electrodes. With specific formulations for many
These low hydrogen, moisture resistant electrodes are known for their superior Higher amperages with high deposition
rates make Sureweld 716P more economi-
types of mild steel and associated alloys, Sureweld electrodes are perfect for
welding performance, tough mechanical properties, crack resistance, high cal than conventional electrodes on heavy
work.
general welding and for pipe welding, offering consistent performance and
operator appeal and consistent quality. This is why contractors asked for Atom
Sureweld E8010-P1 * * * Offers all the features of Sureweld welder appeal.
Arc by name to work on some of the most prestigious projects in recent history. 810P 710P in an 80 ksi tensile strength elec-
trode for welding extremely high strength
pipe.
4 The Sureweld “P” Series electrodes, developed specifically for the pipe welding industry,
4 Repairing the USS Cole after she was assaulted in 2000 was a matter of pride as well as
produce the consistent, deep penetration required to maintain a proper keyhole for
necessity. Maybe that’s why one of the nation’s premier shipbuilders trusted ESAB electrodes AWS Classifications vertical-down welding in open root pipe joints. These all-position, cellulosic electrodes
to do the job right. E6011 E6012 E6013 E7010-A1 E7014 E7016 E7018 E7024 E8018 E9015 E9018 E10018 E11018 E12018 No AWS Class
Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Atom Arc Sureweld Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc also produce X-ray quality joints in flat, horizontal, overhead and vertical-up procedures.
SW-14 SW-612 6013-LV SW-75 SW-15IP 70LA-2 7018 7024 8018 9015-B9 9018 10018-M 11018-M 12018 10018-M1
4 Contractors working on the Alaskan pipeline asked for Atom Arc when they needed Sureweld Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc
4 General purpose Sureweld electrodes are used by a leading provider of material handling
stick electrodes. SW-15 7018-AC 8018-CM
Atom Arc Atom Arc 9018-B9 10018-MM 10718-M systems installed in many new ethanol production plants throughout the United States.
7018-SR 8018-B3L Atom Arc Atom Arc
4 More than 2.5 million pounds of Atom Arc electrodes were used in the construction of the Atom Arc Atom Arc 9018-CM 12018-M2 Welders at JD Construction appreciate Sureweld’s ability to perform well in wind and
new aircraft carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan. 7018-1 8018-B6

Atom Arc
9018-SR
Atom Arc
4130 inclement weather.
Atom Arc Atom Arc
7018-M 8018-B6L Atom Arc
Atom Arc Atom Arc 4130-LN
7018-Mo 8018-B8 Atom Arc
Atom Arc Atom Arc 4140
7018-B2L 8018-SR Atom Arc
Atom Arc Atom Arc 4340
7018-C3L 8018-C1
Sureweld Atom Arc
70LH 8018-N
Atom Arc
8018-NM
Atom Arc
8018-W
Atom Arc
8018-NM

All Atom Arc and Sureweld electrodes

are available in a variety of sizes and ESAB offers more than 35 varieties of Atom Arc electrodes
packages to meet your needs*. and 9 varieties of Sureweld general purpose electrodes
to meet your needs, including formulations for Mild
Sizes Packages
3/32" x 14" 5 lb. Value Pac
Steel, Carbon-Molybdenum, Chromium-Molybdenum,
1/8" x 14" 10 lb. Value Pac Nickel-Molybdenum, Nickel Steel, Manganese-Molybdenum,
5/32" x 14" 10 lb. Sealed Can
3/16" x 14" 11 lb. Quad Pac High Strength and Heat Treatable.
7/32" x 18" 25 lb. Carton
1/4" x 18" 50 lb. Carton
All ESAB filler metal
50 lb. Sealed Can products are backed
*Not all sizes may be available in all packages. by ESAB’s 100%
Satisfaction Guarantee.

U.S. Navy imagery used in illustration without endorsement expressed or implied.

 Sureweld Pipe Welding Electrode Selection Guide

Atom Arc – Setting the Sureweld electrodes –

AWS Recommended API Pipe Grade
Classification
Comments A25 A B X42 X46 X52 X56 X60 X65 X70
Sureweld E6010
Specifically developed to improve * * * *

standard for fifty years. Delivering superior performance

10P the ductility of the weld deposit for pipe
welding. Also recommended for general
structural, ship, barge and storage tank
fabrication. May be used to weld root

in the toughest conditions.

passes in higher grade pipe in some cir-
cumstances.
Atom Arc, the original low hydrogen iron powder covered electrode, was introduced in the United Sureweld E6010 * * * * Offers all the features of Sureweld
10P-Plus 10P with a more consistent burn-off and
States in 1952 and continues to set the standard for high production radiographic quality welds in a more forgiving arc burn that creates a
better bead profile and sidewall fusion with Mild steel welding is a mainstay of many fabrication and maintenance applications. Mild steel covered
mild and low alloy steel. Experienced welders find Atom Arc electrodes surprisingly easy to use in lower spatter.
electrodes are often used in all types of weather and in hard-to-reach locations. Expert welders want
comparison to conventional low hydrogen electrodes and quite different from ordinary mild Sureweld E7010-P1 * * * Produces consistent, deep penetration
710P required to maintain a proper
keyhole when vertical-down a stick electrode they can rely on for deep penetration, consistent quality and X-ray
steel electrodes. Atom Arc produces a deep penetrating arc, with excellent control and welding in open root pipe joints.
caliber welds. But not all mild steel covered electrodes are created equal. The
minimal clean up. Sureweld E7016 * * * * Contains a special lime coating to
716P permit trouble-free welds on “difficult” steels same quality and expertise that ESAB puts into its Atom Arc line also goes into
including high-carbon, alloy, high-sulfur,
free-machining and cold-rolled steels. the Sureweld family of covered electrodes. With specific formulations for many
These low hydrogen, moisture resistant electrodes are known for their superior Higher amperages with high deposition
rates make Sureweld 716P more economi-
types of mild steel and associated alloys, Sureweld electrodes are perfect for
welding performance, tough mechanical properties, crack resistance, high cal than conventional electrodes on heavy
work.
general welding and for pipe welding, offering consistent performance and
operator appeal and consistent quality. This is why contractors asked for Atom
Sureweld E8010-P1 * * * Offers all the features of Sureweld welder appeal.
Arc by name to work on some of the most prestigious projects in recent history. 810P 710P in an 80 ksi tensile strength elec-
trode for welding extremely high strength
pipe.
4 The Sureweld “P” Series electrodes, developed specifically for the pipe welding industry,
4 Repairing the USS Cole after she was assaulted in 2000 was a matter of pride as well as
produce the consistent, deep penetration required to maintain a proper keyhole for
necessity. Maybe that’s why one of the nation’s premier shipbuilders trusted ESAB electrodes AWS Classifications vertical-down welding in open root pipe joints. These all-position, cellulosic electrodes
to do the job right. E6011 E6012 E6013 E7010-A1 E7014 E7016 E7018 E7024 E8018 E9015 E9018 E10018 E11018 E12018 No AWS Class
Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Atom Arc Sureweld Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc also produce X-ray quality joints in flat, horizontal, overhead and vertical-up procedures.
SW-14 SW-612 6013-LV SW-75 SW-15IP 70LA-2 7018 7024 8018 9015-B9 9018 10018-M 11018-M 12018 10018-M1
4 Contractors working on the Alaskan pipeline asked for Atom Arc when they needed Sureweld Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc
4 General purpose Sureweld electrodes are used by a leading provider of material handling
stick electrodes. SW-15 7018-AC 8018-CM 9018-B9 10018-MM 10718-M
Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc systems installed in many new ethanol production plants throughout the United States.
7018-SR 8018-B3L 9018-CM 12018-M2
4 More than 2.5 million pounds of Atom Arc electrodes were used in the construction of the Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Welders at JD Construction appreciate Sureweld’s ability to perform well in wind and
new aircraft carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan. 7018-1 8018-B6 9018-SR 4130
inclement weather.
Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc
7018-M 8018-B6L 4130-LN
Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc
7018-Mo 8018-B8 4140
Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc
7018-B2L 8018-SR 4340
Atom Arc Atom Arc
7018-C3L 8018-C1
Sureweld Atom Arc
70LH 8018-N
Atom Arc
8018-NM
Atom Arc
8018-W
Atom Arc
8018-NM

All Atom Arc and Sureweld electrodes

are available in a variety of sizes and ESAB offers more than 35 varieties of Atom Arc electrodes
packages to meet your needs*. and 9 varieties of Sureweld general purpose electrodes
to meet your needs, including formulations for Mild
Sizes Packages
3/32" x 14" 5 lb. Value Pac
Steel, Carbon-Molybdenum, Chromium-Molybdenum,
1/8" x 14" 10 lb. Value Pac Nickel-Molybdenum, Nickel Steel, Manganese-Molybdenum,
5/32" x 14" 10 lb. Sealed Can
3/16" x 14" 11 lb. Quad Pac High Strength and Heat Treatable.
7/32" x 18" 25 lb. Carton
1/4" x 18" 50 lb. Carton
All ESAB filler metal
50 lb. Sealed Can products are backed
*Not all sizes may be available in all packages. by ESAB’s 100%
Satisfaction Guarantee.

U.S. Navy imagery used in illustration without endorsement expressed or implied.

 Sureweld Pipe Welding Electrode Selection Guide

Atom Arc – Setting the Sureweld electrodes –

AWS Recommended API Pipe Grade
Classification
Comments A25 A B X42 X46 X52 X56 X60 X65 X70
Sureweld E6010
Specifically developed to improve * * * *

standard for fifty years. Delivering superior performance

10P the ductility of the weld deposit for pipe
welding. Also recommended for general
structural, ship, barge and storage tank
fabrication. May be used to weld root

in the toughest conditions.

passes in higher grade pipe in some cir-
cumstances.
Atom Arc, the original low hydrogen iron powder covered electrode, was introduced in the United Sureweld E6010 * * * * Offers all the features of Sureweld
10P-Plus 10P with a more consistent burn-off and
States in 1952 and continues to set the standard for high production radiographic quality welds in a more forgiving arc burn that creates a
better bead profile and sidewall fusion with Mild steel welding is a mainstay of many fabrication and maintenance applications. Mild steel covered
mild and low alloy steel. Experienced welders find Atom Arc electrodes surprisingly easy to use in lower spatter.
electrodes are often used in all types of weather and in hard-to-reach locations. Expert welders want
comparison to conventional low hydrogen electrodes and quite different from ordinary mild Sureweld E7010-P1 * * * Produces consistent, deep penetration
710P required to maintain a proper
keyhole when vertical-down a stick electrode they can rely on for deep penetration, consistent quality and X-ray
steel electrodes. Atom Arc produces a deep penetrating arc, with excellent control and welding in open root pipe joints.
caliber welds. But not all mild steel covered electrodes are created equal. The
minimal clean up. Sureweld E7016 * * * * Contains a special lime coating to
716P permit trouble-free welds on “difficult” steels same quality and expertise that ESAB puts into its Atom Arc line also goes into
including high-carbon, alloy, high-sulfur,
free-machining and cold-rolled steels. the Sureweld family of covered electrodes. With specific formulations for many
These low hydrogen, moisture resistant electrodes are known for their superior Higher amperages with high deposition
rates make Sureweld 716P more economi-
types of mild steel and associated alloys, Sureweld electrodes are perfect for
welding performance, tough mechanical properties, crack resistance, high cal than conventional electrodes on heavy
work.
general welding and for pipe welding, offering consistent performance and
operator appeal and consistent quality. This is why contractors asked for Atom
Sureweld E8010-P1 * * * Offers all the features of Sureweld welder appeal.
Arc by name to work on some of the most prestigious projects in recent history. 810P 710P in an 80 ksi tensile strength elec-
trode for welding extremely high strength
pipe.
4 The Sureweld “P” Series electrodes, developed specifically for the pipe welding industry,
4 Repairing the USS Cole after she was assaulted in 2000 was a matter of pride as well as
produce the consistent, deep penetration required to maintain a proper keyhole for
necessity. Maybe that’s why one of the nation’s premier shipbuilders trusted ESAB electrodes AWS Classifications vertical-down welding in open root pipe joints. These all-position, cellulosic electrodes
to do the job right. E6011 E6012 E6013 E7010-A1 E7014 E7016 E7018 E7024 E8018 E9015 E9018 E10018 E11018 E12018 No AWS Class
Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Sureweld Atom Arc Sureweld Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc also produce X-ray quality joints in flat, horizontal, overhead and vertical-up procedures.
SW-14 SW-612 6013-LV SW-75 SW-15IP 70LA-2 7018 7024 8018 9015-B9 9018 10018-M 11018-M 12018 10018-M1
4 Contractors working on the Alaskan pipeline asked for Atom Arc when they needed Sureweld Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc Atom Arc
4 General purpose Sureweld electrodes are used by a leading provider of material handling
stick electrodes. SW-15 7018-AC 8018-CM
Atom Arc Atom Arc 9018-B9 10018-MM 10718-M systems installed in many new ethanol production plants throughout the United States.
7018-SR 8018-B3L Atom Arc Atom Arc
4 More than 2.5 million pounds of Atom Arc electrodes were used in the construction of the Atom Arc Atom Arc 9018-CM 12018-M2 Welders at JD Construction appreciate Sureweld’s ability to perform well in wind and
new aircraft carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan. 7018-1 8018-B6

Atom Arc
9018-SR
Atom Arc
4130 inclement weather.
Atom Arc Atom Arc
7018-M 8018-B6L Atom Arc
Atom Arc Atom Arc 4130-LN
7018-Mo 8018-B8 Atom Arc
Atom Arc Atom Arc 4140
7018-B2L 8018-SR Atom Arc
Atom Arc Atom Arc 4340
7018-C3L 8018-C1
Sureweld Atom Arc
70LH 8018-N
Atom Arc
8018-NM
Atom Arc
8018-W
Atom Arc
8018-NM

All Atom Arc and Sureweld electrodes

are available in a variety of sizes and ESAB offers more than 35 varieties of Atom Arc electrodes
packages to meet your needs*. and 9 varieties of Sureweld general purpose electrodes
to meet your needs, including formulations for Mild
Sizes Packages
3/32" x 14" 5 lb. Value Pac
Steel, Carbon-Molybdenum, Chromium-Molybdenum,
1/8" x 14" 10 lb. Value Pac Nickel-Molybdenum, Nickel Steel, Manganese-Molybdenum,
5/32" x 14" 10 lb. Sealed Can
3/16" x 14" 11 lb. Quad Pac High Strength and Heat Treatable.
7/32" x 18" 25 lb. Carton
1/4" x 18" 50 lb. Carton
All ESAB filler metal
50 lb. Sealed Can products are backed
*Not all sizes may be available in all packages. by ESAB’s 100%
Satisfaction Guarantee.

U.S. Navy imagery used in illustration without endorsement expressed or implied.

A global connection.
Anywhere in the world when some-
one needs to make a connection with
metal, ESAB is ready to supply the
equipment, filler metals, and support
they need. For more than 100 years,
ESAB filler metals – proudly made in the USA.
ESAB has manufactured covered
electrodes in central Pennsylvania
since 1940. Many of our current
employees have been involved with
the company for more than 30 years.
We have the knowledge and experi-
ence that only comes from years of dedicated test-
ing, development, and production.
and this equipment is run by some of the most talented
scientists and engineers in the business. This potent
combination generates a continuing stream of new
products designed to support and improve the
welding industry.
Every product that leaves our 400,000 sq. ft. facility is S o l u t i o n s f o r we l d i n g p i pe a n d m i l d s t ee l
the result of world class employees with a commitment

ESAB has been dedicated to improv-
ing the welding and cutting indus-
try. Today’s products are the result of
years of research, listening to customer
needs, and working together with our
Covered
to stand behind every product they make. Whatever
The research laboratories at our Hanover facility house your requirements, Sureweld and Atom Arc covered
some of the most advanced equipment in the industry, electrodes will surpass your expectations every time.

Electrodes
customers to create better solutions.
Distributed by:

ESAB filler metals are used to weld truck

frames, drilling and oil rig equipment,
huge earth-moving machinery, nuclear
power plants, ships, farm machinery,
and spacecraft launching equipment
designed to withstand the extreme
temperatures and stresses of a space
shuttle launch. Even though great SUREWELD | ATOM ARC®
advancements have been made in Ask for Sureweld and Atom Arc by name.
standardizing materials and welding Contact your local distributor or call the ESAB Customer Service Center for additional information.
procedures in robotic and automatic
welding equipment, ultimately a weld is
only as good as the materials used and
Call 1-800-ESAB-123 or 1-800-933-7070 (Filler Metal Headquarters)
the skill of the craftsman who made it.

ESAB is proud to offer you the

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
quality you need, the service you
801 Wilson Avenue, PO Box 517, Hanover, PA 17331 www.esabna.com
deserve and the expertise demand-
ed in today’s competitive market.
MADE IN THE USA
CEP-10009 9/05
WELDING | CUTTING | F I L L E R M E TA L S
A global connection.
Anywhere in the world when some-
one needs to make a connection with
metal, ESAB is ready to supply the
equipment, filler metals, and support
they need. For more than 100 years,
ESAB filler metals – proudly made in the USA.
ESAB has manufactured covered
electrodes in central Pennsylvania
since 1940. Many of our current
employees have been involved with
the company for more than 30 years.
We have the knowledge and experi-
ence that only comes from years of dedicated test-
ing, development, and production.
and this equipment is run by some of the most talented
scientists and engineers in the business. This potent
combination generates a continuing stream of new
products designed to support and improve the
welding industry.
Every product that leaves our 400,000 sq. ft. facility is S o l u t i o n s f o r we l d i n g p i pe a n d m i l d s t ee l
the result of world class employees with a commitment

ESAB has been dedicated to improv-
ing the welding and cutting indus-
try. Today’s products are the result of
years of research, listening to customer
needs, and working together with our
Covered
to stand behind every product they make. Whatever
The research laboratories at our Hanover facility house your requirements, Sureweld and Atom Arc covered
some of the most advanced equipment in the industry, electrodes will surpass your expectations every time.

Electrodes
customers to create better solutions.
Distributed by:

ESAB filler metals are used to weld truck

frames, drilling and oil rig equipment,
huge earth-moving machinery, nuclear
power plants, ships, farm machinery,
and spacecraft launching equipment
designed to withstand the extreme
temperatures and stresses of a space
shuttle launch. Even though great SUREWELD | ATOM ARC®
advancements have been made in Ask for Sureweld and Atom Arc by name.
standardizing materials and welding Contact your local distributor or call the ESAB Customer Service Center for additional information.
procedures in robotic and automatic
welding equipment, ultimately a weld is
only as good as the materials used and
Call 1-800-ESAB-123 or 1-800-933-7070 (Filler Metal Headquarters)
the skill of the craftsman who made it.

ESAB is proud to offer you the

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
quality you need, the service you
801 Wilson Avenue, PO Box 517, Hanover, PA 17331 www.esabna.com
deserve and the expertise demand-
ed in today’s competitive market.
MADE IN THE USA
CEP-10009 9/05
WELDING | CUTTING | F I L L E R M E TA L S