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Fabshield XLR-8
$495.00 – $508.00 inc. GST
The Hobart Fabshield XLR-8 is a self-shielded, low hydrogen T-8 flux-cored MIG wire designed for all-position welding. Known for its stable arc and flat bead profile, it excels in vertical-up welds at high currents and delivers X-ray quality welds, making it ideal for critical applications requiring high crack resistance. Suitable for structural steel erection, ship construction, mining equipment repair, and more, it eliminates the need for gas bottles, reducing costs. It features excellent slag removal for easy cleanup and provides strong mechanical properties, including a yield stress of 469 MPa and impact values down to -40°C.
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Description
Hobart Fabshield XLR-8 – Self Shielded Flux Cored MIG Wire
The Hobart Fabshield XLR-8 is a low hydrogen T-8 self-shielded, all-position flux-cored MIG welding wire. It produces a stable arc and flat bead profile, making it particularly suitable for vertical-up welds at high currents. Capable of depositing X-ray quality welds, this wire is ideal for critical welding applications requiring a high degree of crack resistance.
Processes:
- FCAW-S (Flux Cored Arc Welding – Self-Shielded)
Welding Positions:
- 1F (Flat Fillet)
- 1G (Flat Groove)
- 2F (Horizontal Fillet)
- 2G (Horizontal Groove)
- 3G Up (Vertical Up Groove)
- 4F (Overhead Fillet)
- 4G (Overhead Groove)
Standards:
- AS/NZS ISO 17632-B – T492T8-1NA-U H10
- AWS A5.20: E71T-8JD H8
Applications:
- Structural Steel Erection
- Storage Tanks
- Site Work Applications
- Ship Construction
- Pipe Spooling
- Mining Equipment
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Bucket Repairs
Features:
- Saves on Gas Bottle Costs: Self-shielding eliminates the need for a gas bottle, reducing overall costs.
- Excellent Slag Removal: Produces easy-to-remove slag, making clean-up quick and simple.
- X-Ray Quality Welds: Ideal for critical welding applications requiring a high degree of crack resistance.
Specifications:
Typical All Weld Metal Chemical Analysis:
- Carbon (C): 0.19%
- Manganese (Mn): 0.51%
- Silicon (Si): 0.17%
- Phosphorus (P): 0.009%
- Sulfur (S): 0.006%
- Aluminum (AI): 0.51%
- Iron (Fe): Balance
Typical All Weld Metal Mechanical Properties:
- Yield Stress: 469 MPa
- Tensile Strength: 579 MPa
- Elongation: 28%
- Charpy V-Notch (CVN) Impact Values:
- 68J @ -20°C
- 54J @ -30°C
- 42J @ -40°C
