Mig Wire .023 5 LB Spool - Shark

The Shark 12001 MIG WIRE .023 5LB SPOOL is a professional-grade solid mild steel welding wire designed for precision and consistent performance in automotive and industrial applications. This ER70S-6 classified wire offers superior arc stability and smooth feeding, ensuring high-quality welds and efficient operation for professional technicians. Its optimized chemical composition promotes strong, clean welds, even on base metals with light rust or mill scale.

Key Features

• Enhanced Weld Quality: Contains higher levels of manganese and silicon, acting as powerful deoxidizers to ensure superior weld quality on base metals, including those with light rust or mill scale.
• Smooth Bead Profile: Engineered to produce a smoother weld bead, minimizing the need for extensive post-weld grinding and cleanup, thus saving valuable time.
• Consistent Wire Feeding: Layer-wound and copper-coated to promote consistent and smooth feeding through the welding gun, reducing downtime and feedability issues for improved productivity.
• Stable Arc Performance: Designed for excellent arc stability, which contributes to better spatter control and a consistent, professional weld appearance.
• Versatile Gas Compatibility: Performs reliably with both a 75% Argon / 25% CO2 mix for a cleaner weld and 100% CO2 for deeper penetration, adapting to various welding conditions and preferences.

Applications

This .023 inch MIG wire is ideal for a range of delicate and precise welding tasks. It is frequently utilized in automotive body repair for welding thin sheet metal, typically ranging from 24 to 18 gauge, commonly found in car panel repair and restoration. Beyond automotive work, it excels in general light fabrication, general maintenance, and various repair applications involving mild steel. Its fine diameter provides precise control, making it excellent for sensitive applications and preventing burn-through on thinner metals.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Shark
• Model Number: 12001
• Wire Diameter: 0.023 inches (0.6mm)
• Spool Weight: 5 lbs
• Wire Type: Solid Mild Steel MIG Wire
• AWS Classification: ER70S-6
• Tensile Strength: 70,000 PSI (Pounds Per Square Inch)
• Recommended Polarity: DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive) Reverse Polarity
• Required Shielding Gas: 75% Argon / 25% CO2 mix or 100% CO2