Engineered for versatility and reliability, the Hobart Filler Metals 418 Stick Electrodes are designed to meet the demanding requirements of various industries, including construction, mining, and shipbuilding. With a diameter of 3/16 inches (4.8 mm) and a self-shielding medium, these low hydrogen welding rods are suitable for all-position welding, ensuring strong, consistent welds in flat, vertical, and overhead applications. Complying with AWS specifications E7018 H4R and E7018-1 H4R, they are ideal for use on mild steel and are particularly effective in fabricating and repairing heavy equipment, piping, and infrastructure to meet stringent state and federal codes. Packaged in a hermetically sealed can weighing 50 lbs (22.7 kg), these electrodes are ready to tackle a variety of welding tasks in power generation, petrochemical plants, and beyond.