{"product_id":"lincoln-ironarc-7018-mr-stick-smaw-welding-rod-1-8-x-14in-50-lb-easy-open-can-ed040001","title":"Lincoln IronArc 7018 MR Stick SMAW Welding Rod 1\/8 X 14in 50 lb Easy Open Can - ED040001","description":"\u003c!-- PER-161 Template A child body | SKU ED040001 | bulk render --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"child-pdp-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eLincoln E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14 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-ironarc-7018-mr-x-14-smaw-welding-rod\"\u003eLincoln E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14 family page\u003c\/a\u003e. Same AWS A5.1\/A5.1M E7018 classification as every other size in this product line, packaged in this format for shop and field crews running this diameter.\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\u003eED040001\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\u003e90-165 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAWS classification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAWS A5.1\/A5.1M E7018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"child-pdp-buy-confidence\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy buy this from WeldingMart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand-authorized distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e - factory-fresh stock, full warranty pass-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStocked in our US warehouse; ships within 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame AWS A5.1\/A5.1M E7018 classification as every other size in the Lincoln E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14 line\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unopened cartons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"child-pdp-grade-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAbout Lincoln E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eE7018 is an AWS A5.1 low-hydrogen iron-powder basic-coated SMAW electrode with 70 ksi minimum tensile strength. It runs on DC+ or AC in all positions and is the workhorse code-quality stick electrode for structural steel, pressure vessel, pipe, and shipbuilding fabrication. The low-hydrogen coating must be kept dry: opened rods exposed beyond 4 hours typically require rebaking at 500-800 F to restore full code performance per AWS D1.1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weldingmart.com\/products\/lincoln-ironarc-7018-mr-x-14-smaw-welding-rod\"\u003eSee all sizes of Lincoln E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14 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 E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14 grade, just in a different package?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. SKU ED040001 is the same AWS A5.1\/A5.1M E7018 classification as every other size in the Lincoln E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14 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 E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14 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 E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14 share identical mechanical properties (AWS A5.1\/A5.1M E7018) 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 (90-165 A). Most general-purpose stinger holders (e.g. 300-500 A class) handle 1\/8 in Lincoln E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14 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\u003eThis specific SKU is not the Buy America variant. Lincoln E7018 H4R (IronArc 7018 MR x 14 may be available in a Buy America compliant version - see the parent grade page for all available compliance variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lincoln Electric","offers":[{"title":"1\/8 in, 50 lb Easy Open Can","offer_id":44222936023191,"sku":"ED040001","price":233.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7140\/4695\/files\/lincoln-ed040001-ironarc-7018-mr-stick-smaw-welding-rod-18-14-in-50-lb-easy-open-can-lincoln-electric-1.jpg?v=1746614841","url":"https:\/\/weldingmart.com\/products\/lincoln-ironarc-7018-mr-stick-smaw-welding-rod-1-8-x-14in-50-lb-easy-open-can-ed040001","provider":"WeldingMart.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}