SMAW · Carbon steel
E6022
A high-speed production rod for single-pass lap and fillet welds on sheet and light plate, laying a wide flat bead at travel speeds a general purpose rod cannot match.
What the designation means
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- EElectrode for shielded metal arc welding.
- 6060,000 psi minimum tensile strength of the weld metal.
- 2Restricted to the flat position and horizontal fillets rather than all positions.
- 2High iron oxide covering, run on alternating current or direct current electrode negative.
At a glance
- Process
- SMAW
- Family
- Carbon steel
- Positions
- Flat position and horizontal fillets only
- Polarity
- AC or DCEN
- Shielding
- Self-shielded by the covering
- Minimum tensile
- 60ksi
Typical uses
- Single-pass lap joints on sheet steel in production fixtures
- High speed horizontal fillets on light plate
- Repetitive short welds where cycle time drives the choice of rod
How it runs
- Very high travel speed with a fluid, wide puddle
- Flat, wash-in bead profile that blends smoothly at the toes
- Heavy iron oxide slag that must be removed before any further pass
- Intended for single-pass work only, not for multipass buildup
Storage and handling
Standard dry storage in the sealed container is adequate; this is not a moisture-controlled low-hydrogen covering.
Compare with
SMAWE6012A stiff-arc rutile rod that bridges gaps and welds sloppy fit-up without burning through, at the cost of shallow fusion into the joint.SMAWE7024A heavy iron powder production rod that is dragged along the joint on its covering, laying long flat fillets faster than any all-position carbon steel electrode.SMAWE6013The soft-arc general purpose rod most beginners learn on, laying smooth cosmetic beads on thin steel with slag that almost lifts itself.