{"product_id":"lincoln-excalibur-8018-c3-mr-stick-smaw-welding-rod-1-8-x-14in-50-lb-easy-open-can-buy-america-ed034040","title":"Lincoln Electric Excalibur 8018 ED034040 Stick Electrode 1\/8\" – 50 lb","description":"\u003c!-- PER-161 Template A child body | SKU ED034040 | bulk render --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"child-pdp-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eLincoln Excalibur 8018-C3 MR in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/8 in x 14 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, packaged as a \u003cstrong\u003e50 lb easy-open can\u003c\/strong\u003e for the applications described on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weldingmart.com\/products\/lincoln-excalibur-8018-c3-mr-3-32-x-14-in-smaw-welding-rod\"\u003eLincoln Excalibur 8018-C3 MR family page\u003c\/a\u003e. Same AWS A5.5\/A5.5M E8018-C3 classification as every other size in this product line, packaged in this format for shop and field crews running this diameter. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eBuy America compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e variant, sourced and manufactured domestically for federally funded projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"child-pdp-this-variant\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eThis package at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"variant-spec-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eED034040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 lb easy-open can\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. rods per package\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~265 rods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended amperage (this diameter)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90-160 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAWS classification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAWS A5.5\/A5.5M E8018-C3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"child-pdp-grade-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAbout Lincoln Excalibur 8018-C3 MR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eE8018-C3 is an AWS A5.5 low-alloy low-hydrogen SMAW electrode with 80 ksi minimum tensile and a 1.0% nickel addition for moderate low-temperature toughness. Common applications include weathering steels (ASTM A588), bridge fabrication, and structural service to -40 F. Runs DC+ or AC in all positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weldingmart.com\/products\/lincoln-excalibur-8018-c3-mr-3-32-x-14-in-smaw-welding-rod\"\u003eSee all sizes of Lincoln Excalibur 8018-C3 MR family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"child-pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this the same electrode as the parent Lincoln Excalibur 8018-C3 MR grade, just in a different package?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. SKU ED034040 is the same AWS A5.5\/A5.5M E8018-C3 classification as every other size in the Lincoln Excalibur 8018-C3 MR family. The only difference is diameter (1\/8 in) and package format (50 lb easy-open can). Polarity, position, and tensile properties are identical to the parent grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many rods are in this 50 lb easy-open can?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eApproximately ~265 rods. Exact count varies with manufacturing tolerance but a 50 lb easy-open can of 1\/8 in Lincoln Excalibur 8018-C3 MR typically contains in this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the shelf life if I do not use them all?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSealed cans have an indefinite shelf life when stored unopened in a dry environment. Once opened, low-hydrogen rods exposed beyond 4 hours of atmospheric humidity should be rebaked at 500-800 F for 1-2 hours or stored in a heated rod oven at 250-300 F to restore full code performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat diameter should I use for common applications?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e1\/8 in is well-suited for general all-position fill and cap passes on plate up to 1\/2 in. Heavier base metal and higher deposition typically calls for one diameter up; thinner sheet and root passes go one diameter down. See the parent grade page for full diameter-to-amperage guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I mix this size with other diameters on the same job?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, provided your procedure qualification (WPS) covers the diameter range. Many shops use one diameter for root, one for fill, and one for cap. All sizes within Lincoln Excalibur 8018-C3 MR share identical mechanical properties (AWS A5.5\/A5.5M E8018-C3) so weld metal chemistry is consistent across passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to rebake these after the can is opened?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes for code-quality work. Per AWS D1.1 and most pressure-vessel codes, low-hydrogen electrodes exposed to atmosphere beyond 4 hours must be rebaked at 500-800 F for 1-2 hours or stored in a heated rod oven at 250-300 F to restore full code performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this size require a special holder or stinger?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse an electrode holder rated for the amperage range above (90-160 A). Most general-purpose stinger holders (e.g. 300-500 A class) handle 1\/8 in Lincoln Excalibur 8018-C3 MR without issue. For sustained high-amperage runs on larger diameters, a 500 A or higher holder is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this Buy America compliant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. SKU ED034040 is the Buy America compliant version of Lincoln Excalibur 8018-C3 MR, with domestic melt and manufacture. It is suitable for federally funded infrastructure and transportation projects requiring Buy America documentation. Buy America certificates are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lincoln Electric","offers":[{"title":"1\/8 in, 50 lb Easy Open Can (Buy America)","offer_id":43638117597335,"sku":"ED034040","price":366.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7140\/4695\/files\/lincoln-18-excalibur-8018-c3-50eo-buy-america-ed034040-lincoln-electric-1.jpg?v=1765594448","url":"https:\/\/weldingmart.com\/products\/lincoln-excalibur-8018-c3-mr-stick-smaw-welding-rod-1-8-x-14in-50-lb-easy-open-can-buy-america-ed034040","provider":"WeldingMart.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}