Lincoln 7018-AC RSP is an AWS A5.1/A5.1M E7018 SMAW stick electrode family with 70 ksi minimum tensile and DC+ or AC, all positions operation. WeldingMart stocks 4 package and diameter variants of this grade, all sharing the same AWS classification - select the diameter and package format that fits your application below.
Lincoln 7018-AC RSP is an AWS A5.1 E7018 H8 low-hydrogen iron-powder basic-coated SMAW electrode in Lincoln's Ready Strike Pack hermetically sealed 1 lb resealable can format, engineered to run on AC welding machines including low open-circuit-voltage buzzboxes. The RSP packaging keeps moisture pickup near factory-fresh between jobs, eliminating the need for a rod oven for short-run AC E7018 work. 70 ksi minimum tensile, all-position, AC or DC+.
| AWS classification | AWS A5.1/A5.1M E7018 |
|---|---|
| Minimum tensile | 70 ksi minimum |
| Polarity / position | DC+ or AC, all positions |
| Available diameters | 3/32 in through 1/4 in (varies by package) |
| Package formats | see size variants below |
- Brand-authorized distributor - factory-fresh stock, full warranty pass-through
- Multiple diameter and package variants in stock - select the SKU below that matches your job
- US warehouse fulfillment, 1 business day ship time
- 30-day returns on unopened cartons




