The E71T-11 Gasless Flux-Cored Wire is a professional-grade, versatile welding electrode engineered for the South African agricultural, light-industrial, and DIY sectors. Specifically designed for "gasless" operation, this 0.9mm wire features an internal flux core that creates its own protective atmosphere as it melts. It is the primary choice for mobile repair units and farmers who need to weld in windy outdoor conditions or remote locations where transporting heavy gas cylinders is impractical.
Key Performance Features
- True "Gasless" Convenience: Eliminates the need for Argon/CO2 shielding gas, regulators, and bulky cylinders, making your welding setup truly portable.
- Superior Wind Performance: The internal flux chemistry provides a robust shield that won't blow away in high-wind conditions, ensuring porosity-free welds on fences, gates, and trailers.
- 0.9mm Precision Diameter: The "sweet spot" for 5kg spools, offering excellent control on thin-walled square tubing (1.6mm) while providing enough penetration for medium-duty plate work.
- All-Position Versatility: Formulated for effective welding in flat, horizontal, vertical-down, and overhead positions, essential for onsite structural repairs.
Ideal Applications
- On-Farm Fencing & Gate Repairs: The go-to wire for repairing palisade fencing, cattle kraals, and farm gates directly in the field.
- Agricultural Implement Maintenance: Perfect for quick, high-strength repairs on ploughs, harvesters, and trailer chassis without leaving the site.
- Mobile Welding Services: An essential stock item for bakkie-mounted welding units providing onsite breakdown assistance.
- DIY & Home Workshops: Ideal for hobbyists using compact "gasless-ready" inverter welders for home projects and automotive repairs.
Product Benefits
- Compact 5kg Spool: Designed to fit the internal spool holders of almost all portable 160A–200A inverter MIG machines.
- DCEN (Straight Polarity) Optimization: Specifically engineered to run on Direct Current Electrode Negative for a smoother arc and better penetration into the base metal.
- Easy Slag Removal: Produces a light, brittle slag that protects the cooling weld bead and can be easily chipped away to reveal a clean, professional finish.
Pro Tip: When switching to 0.9mm gasless wire, ensure you reverse your machine's polarity to DCEN (Electrode Negative). For the best results on 2.0mm square tubing, use a "knurled" drive roll to prevent the hollow wire from slipping or being crushed. Always maintain a slightly longer "stick-out" (approx. 15mm) than you would with solid wire to allow the flux to activate correctly.
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