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Spool of flux-cored welding wire on steel reel

Westward

Westward 48LY79 FCAW Welding Wire 0.030 in

SKU CH-8N89-XMD0X

Flux-cored carbon-steel wire, 0.030 in diameter on a 2 lb steel spool, self-shielded for DCEN welding

  • Product typeWelding Supplies
  • Carbon steel core welds mild steel reliably
  • 030 in diameter suits thin-gauge work
  • Self-shielded flux-cored wire needs no external gas
  • E71T-GS classification meets AWS standards
  • 2 lb steel spool feeds smoothly on portable units

Westward 48LY79 FCAW Welding Wire 0.030 in

This flux-cored welding wire is designed for carbon steel fabrication and repair work. It suits welders who use a DCEN power source and prefer a self-shielded process without external gas cylinders. The 2 lb steel spool feeds into compatible wire feeders for shop or field tasks.

Upgrade from solid wire with gas shielding

Switching to this self-shielded E71T-GS wire removes the need for a shielding gas setup, saving equipment cost and setup time outdoors. The change is worthwhile when portability matters or when wind would disrupt a gas shield. It deposits carbon steel weld metal with a tensile strength of 70 ksi.

Check wire feeder compatibility and voltage settings

Verify that your feeder accepts 0.030 in diameter wire on a 2 lb steel spool. Confirm the machine can run DCEN polarity for flux-cored operation. Ensure the base material is carbon steel to carbon steel, as the wire is not rated for other alloys. Note the California Proposition 65 warning for chemical exposure.

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Specifications

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Brand nameWESTWARD
Product typeWelding Supplies

Questions about this item

Will the 0.030 in wire fit my 2 lb steel spool holder?

The wire is wound on a 2 lb steel spool with a 0.030 in diameter, matching standard holders for that size and weight.

What polarity setting avoids the most common feed issue with this E71T-GS wire?

Set the machine to DCEN; the AWS E71T-GS classification requires direct current electrode negative for proper flux operation.

When should I replace the spool based on the 70 ksi tensile rating?

Replace the spool when the remaining wire no longer meets the 70 ksi as-welded tensile strength required for carbon-steel joints.

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