Name	Hobart® 418
Brand	HOBART®
Category	Low Hydrogen Electrodes
Description	Good general purpose low hydrogen electrode. Easy to use in all welding positions, with excellent arc stability, low spatter levels, and easy slag removal.
Applications	Single and multiple pass, DCEP, AC, All Position
Industries	Low alloy structural, alloy and high carbon castings, power and petrochemical plants, boiler and pressure vessels, steel structure, mining equipment, piping and some pipelines, railcar and locomotive construction, heavy equipment fabrication & repair, infrastructure repair & rebuilding to State & Federal Transportation Codes, offshore, general fabrication
AWS	E7018-1 H4R

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• Effortless starts

• No starting porosity; ideal for tacking; increases productivity

• Low moisture absorption rate

• Reduces potential for hydrogen cracking • Very stable arc with low spatter

• Ideal for all positions; produces good looking welds; reduces clean-up time

• Good wetting action

• Produces a flat bead contour; prevents cold lap and undercutting

• Easy slag removal

• Quick clean-up, increases productivity

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