SMAW · Carbon steel
E7014
A rutile rod with iron powder in the covering, so it deposits noticeably faster than a plain general purpose rod while keeping the same easy, forgiving arc.
What the designation means
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- EElectrode for shielded metal arc welding.
- 7070,000 psi minimum tensile strength in the deposited weld metal.
- 1All positions.
- 4Iron powder titania covering, which adds deposition rate and runs on alternating current or either direct current polarity.
At a glance
- Process
- SMAW
- Family
- Carbon steel
- Positions
- All positions
- Polarity
- AC, DCEP, or DCEN
- Shielding
- Self-shielded by the covering
- Minimum tensile
- 70ksi
Typical uses
- Production fillet and lap welds on carbon steel plate
- Joints with imperfect fit-up that still need 70 ksi weld metal
- General fabrication where speed matters but low hydrogen is not required
How it runs
- Higher deposition rate than a plain rutile rod at the same amperage
- Shallow to medium penetration with a soft, stable arc
- Smooth, flat bead with a fine ripple and clean toes
- Self-releasing slag over most of the bead length
Storage and handling
Dry storage is sufficient; no oven cycle is specified, though damp rods will still run poorly and cause surface porosity.
Compare with
SMAWE6013The soft-arc general purpose rod most beginners learn on, laying smooth cosmetic beads on thin steel with slag that almost lifts itself.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.SMAWE7018The workhorse structural low-hydrogen rod, giving a smooth arc, a moisture-controlled deposit, and the crack resistance that heavy sections and restrained joints demand.