Weldstar Kratos M Mild Steel Rods

WeldStar Kratos M is a high-quality E6013 rutile medium-coated electrode engineered for mild steel and low-alloy steel welding. It delivers a stable arc, smooth bead appearance, and exceptionally easy slag removal, making it a reliable choice for fabricators, welders, and repair technicians.

Applications

• General fabrication and workshop welding

• Pipe welding and site work

• Construction and structural welding

• Maintenance and repair of mild steel components

Performance Features

• Excellent arc stability on AC or DC (+/–)

• Low spatter with clean, smooth weld beads

• All-position usability: PA, PB, PC, PF, PE, PF2

• Easy restrike and consistent weld quality

• Suitable for thin and medium-thickness steels

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength: 470–600 MPa

• Yield Strength: ≥ 380 MPa

• Elongation: ≥ 22%

• Impact Toughness: ≥ 50 J at 0°C

Weld Metal Chemistry (%)

C 0.08 | Si 0.30 | Mn 0.50 | P 0.03 | S 0.03

Recommended Current Ranges

• 2.5mm × 350mm: 60–90A

• 3.2mm × 350mm: 90–140A

• 4.0mm × 350mm: 140–190A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This electrode class is commonly searched under general terms such as Fincord rods, Niline welding rods, or E6013 general-purpose electrodes. WeldStar Kratos M offers equivalent performance within this category, making it a suitable alternative for welders familiar with those products.