Polaris A Arc Welding Rods – High-Strength Alloy & Structural Steels (SMAW)

Polaris A Arc Welding Rods – High-Strength Alloy & Structural Steels (SMAW) - 2lb Tube

Product Description:

Power through crack-sensitive and contaminated steels.
Polaris Arc Rods are engineered for structural steel, Cor-Ten, cast steel, and high-strength alloys. These low-hydrogen SMAW electrodes produce x-ray quality welds with superior strength and impact resistance — even at sub-zero temperatures.

Whether you're repairing boilers, vehicle frames, or heavy equipment, Polaris offers dependable performance in all positions, with minimal prep and outstanding ductility.

Key Features:

• 95,000–98,000 psi tensile strength
• 33–34% elongation (ductile and crack-resistant)
• Moisture-proof coating, low hydrogen
• X-ray quality welds with no undercutting
• Operates AC or DC (DCEP), all positions
• Stable arc with easy slag removal
• Free machining deposits
• Excellent for caustic, sulfur-contaminated, or tramp steels
• Charpy impact: 82 ft/lbs at -20ºF

Packaging & Sizes:

• Electrode length: 14"
• Sold in 2lb, 5 lb, or 11 lb plastic tubes
• Available diameters:
  • 3/32"
  • 1/8"
  • 5/32"
  • 3/16" (Polaris AAA only)

Amperage Guide (AC/DC ±20%):

• 3/32" (2.4mm): 85 Amps
• 1/8" (3.2mm): 120 Amps
• 5/32" (4.0mm): 160 Amps
• 3/16" (4.8mm): 220 Amps

Applications:

• Boilers, tanks, and piping
• Structural fabrication
• Vehicle and trailer frames
• Construction & mining equipment
• Cracked or contaminated steels
• Cor-Ten and nickel-bearing steels