FabCO XL-550 gas shielded flux cored wires are for single or multi-pass welding on ships, storage vessels, earth moving equipment, structural steel, and offshore oil rigs, as well as for general mild steel applications. This wire delivers x-ray quality welds in all positions and features added deoxidizers to cut through light rust and mill scale with minimal pre-cleaning.
Formula XL-550 wire is available in diameters of .045, .052, and 1/16- in. The .045-in. and .052-in. wire has a dual AWS (American Welding Society) classification of E71T-1 and E71T-12CJ H4. The 1/16-in. wire has a dual AWS classification of E71T-1 and E71T-12CJ H8. These wires offer high impact values at low temperatures (60 to 70 ft-lb at -40°F).
Another added advantage of the Formula XL-550 wire is the ability to retain high impact toughness properties in applications where post-weld stress relief is required. The low hydrogen level in the Formula XL-550 flux-cored wire helps eliminate cracking and does not allow worm tracks to form in the weld under normal working conditions. The wire also features improved wet-in action that produces an aesthetically pleasing, flat or slightly-convex bead contour. Formula XL-550 has excellent slag release to help reduce downtime for post-weld cleanup and to expedite the welding process in multi-pass applications.
