StarBlaze Prime 6013 VD
AWS A5.1: E 6013 | DIN EN ISO 2560-A: E 38 0 RC 11 | IS 814: ER 4211X
Low Spatter, Smooth Arc, Radiographic Quality Welds
Rutile-type mild steel electrode for general-purpose welding across a wide range of structural and pressure applications. Produces fine-rippled welds with low spatter, easy slag removal, and consistent arc performance. Ideal for fabrication, shipbuilding, tanks, and pipelines.
Key Features
Medium-coated rutile formulation ensures smooth arc and easy handling
- Excellent restrike, self-lifting slag, and fine bead appearance
- Radiographic-quality welds with high impact strength at 0°C
- Suitable for welding in all standard positions (PA, PB, PC, PG, PF)
- Typical tensile strength: 470–540 N/mm²; yield: ≥380 N/mm²
- Charpy impact value: ≥60 J at 0°C
- Complies with AWS, EN, and IS standards
- Compatible base materials: S(P) 235 to S(P) 355, GP 240, GP 280
Industries
- Steel construction and fabrication
- Shipbuilding and marine infrastructure
- Boiler and pressure vessel welding
- Tank manufacturing
- Pipeline assembly and maintenance
Processes
- Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA / SMAW)
- AC or DC polarity welding
- All-position structural welding
- Multi-pass fabrication and assembly
- Fillet and butt joint welding
- General-purpose shop-floor welding
Repair and maintenance welding
Product Details
Typical Weld Metal Chemical Composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | S | P |
| 0.06 | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.030 | 0.030 |
Typical Mechanical Properties (All Weld Metal)
| Yield Strength
Rp (N/mm2) |
Tensile Strength
Rm (N/mm2) |
Elongation
A5 (%) |
Charpy Impact Value
(I S O-V J 0°C) |
| ≥ 380 | 470-540 | ≥ 24 | ≥ 60 |
Recommended Welding Parameters
| Diameter (mm) | Amperage Range (A) |
| 2.50 | 60-90 |
| 3.15 | 90-130 |
| 3.20 | 90-130 |
| 4.00 | 140-180 |
| 5.00 | 180-230 |
