Welding wire

E71T-1M gas-shielded flux-cored steel wire

Flux-cored wire for steel fabrication where the selected product provides slag support and suitable positional performance.

Classification
Example: AWS E71T-1M-H8 / E71T-9M-H8
Processes
Gas-shielded flux core (FCAW-G)
Materials
Mild steel · Compatible structural steels

How to choose it

It requires an external gas supply. Use the exact gas range on the product sheet; the M classification refers to testing with mixed gas.

Limits and product details

It is not gasless wire. Shielding must be protected from drafts, and slag requires removal between passes. Check the qualified procedure for structural use.

Additional details

Form
Tubular wire containing flux
Shielding example
75–85% argon / balance CO₂ for UltraCore 71A85
Position example
Manufacturer lists all positions for the cited product
Example source
Lincoln Electric UltraCore 71A85

References

Information checked 2026-10-14.

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