StarBlaze 6013
AWS A5.1: E 6013 | DIN EN ISO 2560-A: E 38 0 RC 11 | IS 814: ER 4211X
Excellent Arc, Low Spatter, Radiographic Quality
A Rutile type C-Mn medium coated mild steel universal electrode for versatile applications, E6013 is designed for construction, fabrication and general maintenance and repair. It offers premium weldability, very soft arc, minimum spatter, fine quality weld beads, superior slag detachability, and high impact notch toughness for radiographic quality welds.
Key Features
- Superior weldability
- Minimal Spatter
- Smooth arc, with excellent strike and re-strike.
- Fine-rippled weld beads
- Self-lifting slag
- Excellent impact notch toughness at 0°C.
- Redrying is generally not required.
- Ensures welds of radiographic quality.
- Suitable for AC and DC+ polarities, including Low OCV machines.
Industries
- Light to Medium Structural Steel Construction.
- Boiler & Tank Fabrication.
- Marine Sector and Shipbuilding – decks, reinforcements, and load-bearing sections
- Pipeline Construction.
Processes
- Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA/SMAW) – low carbon and carbon-manganese steels.
- Multi-Pass Positional Welding in flat, horizontal, vertical up, and overhead welds.
- Thin and medium-gauge mild steel applications.
- Welds that require good appearance and easy slag removal.
Chemical & Mechanical Properties:
Product Details
Typical Chemical Composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | S | P |
| 0.08 | 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 |
