Stick electrode

E6013 rutile MMA electrode

A coated electrode option for general mild-steel work, short welds and suitable sheet-metal joints.

Classification
AWS A5.1: E6013
Processes
Stick / MMA (SMAW)
Materials
Mild steel

How to choose it

Select a product compatible with the machine's AC/DC output and open-circuit voltage. Check its diameter and positional guidance.

Limits and product details

Slag must be removed and the joint inspected. Ease of use does not make a weld suitable for a structural or pressure application.

Additional details

Form
Flux-coated stick electrode; rutile family
External gas
No separate gas cylinder for the SMAW process
Manufacturer example
Fleetweld 37-RSP is listed for low-amperage, all-position sheet-metal work
Example source
Lincoln Electric Fleetweld 37

References

Information checked 2026-10-14.

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