I believe the Hype.

[davygp38]

I was at my local welding supply store a few weeks ago, and he gave me some 80t AC plus rods to try. he said they were high strength, easy to use, and made nice welds. I was using 7018 rods in my latest project, and I was doing fine. Unfortunately I left the whole can of 7018 rods out, with the cap off. I didn't want to take a chance with the 7018 rods, being a little damp, so I tried the 80t rods. All I can say is wow! They were quiet, low splatter, easy to strike, and they made my welds look like I actually knew how to weld. I was burning them with the Everlast power arc 200 (dc). If you are an amateur welder like me, I would give them a try. I went back to the store, and bought 10 pounds, to finish up the project. Don't get me wrong, I would not use these rods as an all in one rod, I would still use a 6010, for the root pass on something heavy duty like a tractor implement, but I think I would make the rest of the passes with this rod. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[Shield Arc]

 

[eastexan]

Sounds impressive.
I tried looking it up, but can't find out much on the internet.
Who makes it?

 

[J_J]

messerwelding

80T-AC+

• This alloy was designed as a superior fit-up, assembly and tack rod
for all low carbon steels.
• Features touch strike and re-strike characteristics.
• Ultra low spatter and easy slag removal.
• Use with AC or DC (either polarity).
• Value packed in an attractive multi-colored corrugated carton.



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[eastexan]

Great JJ.
Thanks :thumbsup:

 

[tglass]

I was at my local welding supply store a few weeks ago, and he gave me some 80t AC plus rods to try. he said they were high strength, easy to use, and made nice welds. I was using 7018 rods in my latest project, and I was doing fine. Unfortunately I left the whole can of 7018 rods out, with the cap off. I didn't want to take a chance with the 7018 rods, being a little damp, so I tried the 80t rods. All I can say is wow! They were quiet, low splatter, easy to strike, and they made my welds look like I actually knew how to weld. I was burning them with the Everlast power arc 200 (dc). If you are an amateur welder like me, I would give them a try. I went back to the store, and bought 10 pounds, to finish up the project. Don't get me wrong, I would not use these rods as an all in one rod, I would still use a 6010, for the root pass on something heavy duty like a tractor implement, but I think I would make the rest of the passes with this rod. Any feedback would be appreciated.

How are they priced to 7018, and can they be used for the root pass?

 

[yomax4]

MG 80T AC. I used to sell it. It was marketed as an 80,000 tensile 6013 rod. It really has no AWS Classification because it was once a propriatory formula..All I can say is I still use it. You have to try it. Runs like 6013, Holds like 8018..

 

[Soundguy]

so would that make it something like an 8013 then


soundguy

 

[yomax4]

Yes sir. If you could boil t down.. I once worked for a filler metal company that send 10 sticks to Ohio State for evaluation. ( they do that ) The end result was yes, It is 80+,000 tensile. that is all they would say. I hate to pitch an MG rod but you can strike an arc and lay the stinger down..It will weld until the rod is gone..Done it, Like to show it..

 

[Soundguy]

reminds me of a brand I found once at the local gas dealer.. was called 'ez' or easystrike or similar. I swear you could strike an arc on a wet napkin with one.. mu guess is they were closer to the performance of a 6013 though looking at the weld / penetration / surface.. just easy to strike and hold an arc.. even on those lil 120v buzzboxes..

soundguy