{"product_id":"lincoln-electric-superarc-r-l-56-mig-welding-wire-0-045-diameter-500lb-accu-trak-drum-ed020532","title":"Lincoln Electric SuperArc® L-56 MIG Welding Wire 0.045” Diameter 500lb Accu-Trak Drum - ED020532","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-tldr\" data-template=\"welding_wire\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLincoln Electric SuperArc® L-56\u003c\/strong\u003e is Lincoln's best-selling premium copper-coated ER70S-6 solid MIG wire, engineered for superior feedability and clean, spatter-free welds on mild and low-alloy steel. This listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003e0.045\" diameter, 500 lb Accu-Trak® drum (ED020532)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the high-volume format built for production MIG welding where downtime costs money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pdp-spec-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLincoln Electric SuperArc® L-56\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eED020532\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAWS Classification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAWS A5.18 ER70S-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWire Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.045 in (1.14 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpool \/ Drum Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500 lb Accu-Trak® Drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShielding Gas Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100% CO₂ or 75% Ar \/ 25% CO₂ (C25)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePolarity\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDCEP (DC Electrode Positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStructural fabrication, shipbuilding, automotive, general manufacturing, sheet metal to heavy plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperArc L-56 (AWS A5.18 ER70S-6) is one of the most versatile solid MIG wires available. Its elevated silicon and manganese content makes it the go-to choice whenever the base metal has mill scale, rust, or light contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural steel fabrication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent wetting action and smooth bead profile on A36 and A572 structural sections. Meets most AWS D1.1 prequalified WPS requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive and transportation:\u003c\/strong\u003e High deposition efficiency at 0.045\" supports robotic and semi-automatic lines welding frame rails, suspension, and body-in-white components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipbuilding and offshore:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-deposition performance on carbon steel plate in flat and horizontal positions; qualifies readily under Lloyd's, ABS, and DNV approvals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral manufacturing and job shops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works across a wide parameter window — single-pass to multi-pass on material from 12 ga sheet through heavy plate — reducing wire changeovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe and pressure vessel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 lb Accu-Trak drum keeps production welding cells running for extended periods without spool changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSelection Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 0.045\" diameter is the sweet spot for higher-amperage spray-transfer and pulsed-MIG applications (typically 200–350 A), and for robotic cells where deposition rate directly affects throughput. If you are welding thinner gauge material (12–16 ga), consider the 0.030\" or 0.035\" versions of L-56 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500 lb Accu-Trak drum is designed for high-volume production operations. If you run a single welder or small shop, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-wire-mig-flux\"\u003e10 lb or 33 lb spool options\u003c\/a\u003e may be a better fit. The Accu-Trak packaging delivers wire consistently to the feeder without tangles or birdnesting, even at high wire-feed speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your application involves galvanized or heavily contaminated steel and you need even higher deposition, consider Lincoln's \u003cstrong\u003eMetalshield MC-110\u003c\/strong\u003e (metal-cored, AWS E70C-6M) which offers higher travel speeds. For out-of-position work on dirty steel, Lincoln's \u003cstrong\u003eOutershield 71M\u003c\/strong\u003e flux-cored wire is worth evaluating. Browse all options at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-wire-mig-flux\"\u003eWeldingMart's MIG \u0026amp; Flux-Core Wire collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from WeldingMart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeldingMart is an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized Lincoln Electric distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means every spool and drum of SuperArc L-56 you purchase is genuine, factory-fresh product backed by Lincoln Electric's quality guarantee. You are not buying gray-market, relabeled, or third-party wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Lincoln Electric product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full manufacturer warranty and quality traceability on every order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpert support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our welding specialists can help you match the right wire, diameter, and shielding gas to your application before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast US shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders ship promptly from our US warehouse. Freight-eligible quantities like 500 lb drums ship via LTL with care to protect your investment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us for pricing on multiple drums or blanket orders — we work with fabricators, shipyards, and contract manufacturers regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo minimum hassle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether you need one 10 lb spool or a pallet of drums, WeldingMart fulfills orders of any size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lincoln Electric","offers":[{"title":"0.045 in · 500 lb Accu-Trak Drum","offer_id":43638070050967,"sku":"ED020532","price":2955.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7140\/4695\/files\/lincoln-ed020532-superarc-l-56-mig-gmaw-mild-steel-welding-wire-0-045-in-500-lb-accu-trak-drum-lincoln-electric.jpg?v=1765569786","url":"https:\/\/weldingmart.com\/products\/lincoln-electric-superarc-r-l-56-mig-welding-wire-0-045-diameter-500lb-accu-trak-drum-ed020532","provider":"WeldingMart.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}