Electrodes - PLATINUM 12V (General Purpose)

A seriously smooth and easy-to-use general-purpose electrode for welding steel. Platinum 12V welding rods are preferred by welders across Australia for their superior arc characteristics, all-position capability (including vertical down), low spatter and easy de-slagging. Great for mild and galvanised steel. Available in 2.0mm, 2.6mm (2.5mm) & 3.2mm. Specifications: AWS A5.1 E6013 / AS/NZS 4855 - B-E43 13 A.
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Stick Electrodes Steel GP PLATINUM 12V 3.2mm 5.0kg Weldclass
2-E12V/32
3.2mm x 5kg Pkt
Stick Electrodes Steel GP PLATINUM 12V 3.2mm 5.0kg Weldclass
2-E12V/32
3.2mm x 5kg Pkt
2-E12V/32
Stick Electrodes Steel GP PLATINUM 12V 2.0mm Pk 25 Rods Weldclass
P2-E12V/20HP
Handy-Pack 2.0mm - 25 Rods
Stick Electrodes Steel GP PLATINUM 12V 2.0mm Pk 25 Rods Weldclass
P2-E12V/20HP
Handy-Pack 2.0mm - 25 Rods
P2-E12V/20HP
Stick Electrodes Steel GP PLATINUM 12V 2.6mm Pk 14 Rods Weldclass
P2-E12V/26HP
Handy-Pack 2.6mm - 14 Rods
Stick Electrodes Steel GP PLATINUM 12V 2.6mm Pk 14 Rods Weldclass
P2-E12V/26HP
Handy-Pack 2.6mm - 14 Rods
P2-E12V/26HP
Stick Electrodes Steel GP PLATINUM 12V 3.2mm Pk 9 Rods Weldclass
P2-E12V/32HP
Handy-Pack 3.2mm - 9 Rods
Stick Electrodes Steel GP PLATINUM 12V 3.2mm Pk 9 Rods Weldclass
P2-E12V/32HP
Handy-Pack 3.2mm - 9 Rods
P2-E12V/32HP
Also Known As:
General purpose / Welding Rod for steel / Stick Electrode / Stick Welding Rod / MMA Electrode / MMAW Electrode
Disclaimer:
Any product application information on this web page is presented as "typical" and an indicative guide only, without guarantee or warranty, and Weldclass expressly disclaims any liability incurred from any reliance thereon. No data is to be construed as an official recommendation for any welding condition or technique by Weldclass. The correct product(s), settings and techniques will vary in each application and users should conduct their own research to determine the correct product and method to use in their situation. E.&O.E.
2-E12V/26 24

WHY CHOOSE PLATINUM 12V ELECTRODES ?
> Excellent Operator Appeal: Very Smooth & Stable Arc, Easy Striking, Low Spatter, Self-Detaching / Easy-to-remove Slag
> User Friendly: Tolerant to Dirty / Rusty Steel & Poor Fit Up
> All-Positional: Fast-Freezing Slag for fillet & butt welding in All Positions, including Vertical Down

APPLICATION INFO:
> Ideal General Purpose electrode for fabrication, repair, fencing, light structural & more
> Unbeatable Performance on: Mild, Galvanized, Plate, Sheet & Tubular/RHS Steel

OPERATING INFO:
> Polarity: DC± or AC±
> Positions: All-positional
> Minimum recommended OCV (open circuit voltage): 40V

CLASSIFICATIONS:
> AWS specification A5.1 E6013
> AS/NZS 4855 – B-E43 13 A (Previous Classification AS/NZS 1553.1 E4112-0)

FAQs:
How many rods per pack/KG ?
2.6mm = approx. 50 rods per KG / 125 rods per 2.5kg pkt
3.2mm = approx. 33 rods per KG / 83 rods per 2.5kg pkt

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Kel - VIC
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 8
Comments:
Had to splice 4mm flat bar and the 2.6mm Electrodes worked great
12/03/24 14:46


Kel - VIC
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 8
Comments:
Had to splice 4mm flat bar and the 2.6mm Electrodes worked great
12/03/24 14:47


Ian - VIC
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10 Comments:
Very easy to use welding rods.
01/12/23 13:18


Harry - VIC
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Comments: Very nice rods, easy to work with
06/02/24 10:37

Heath - NSW
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Comments:
We had to fix a cattle ramp. Our wire ran out for the mig so the rods were a backup and you couldn’t tell the difference between the welds
03/09/23 11:01


Mark - VIC
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments:
Really good got the welding done better than the previous brand of electrodes
17/09/22, 11:47 am

Garth - NSW
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 9
Comments:
I have used a lot of other welding rods and I found that the rods start to weld with ease and have good penetration and ease of slag removal.
12/07/23 12:47

Craig - QLD
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Comments: They run good, better than expected, I’ll be rolling with these now on.
01/07/23 06:34

Brodie - QLD
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These rods produce a easy smooth bead and are easy to use. They are easy to flux, easy to start and have less splatter then other brands. Would recommend this product.
10/06/23 2:34 PM

Charlie - NSW
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Comments: Have been welding for over 50 years and I have never had rods so easy to use. They make anyone look like a professional.
11/05/23 12:55 PM

Kyle - VIC
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: Very good for my CIG 140A inverter welder, good penetration and easy clean up
02/05/23 1:13 PM

Mark - VIC
X How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10 Comments:
Really good got the welding done better than the previous brand of electrodes
16/09/22 18:47

Steph - QLD
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Incredible product. Being an apprentice I thought all brands would be the same. But these Electrodes have made me look like a pro. Thanks so much. And being a woman in the job I need all the help I could get. I know which products I now will be buying to build up my tools.
02/06/22 18:56

Sam - SA
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I've been using a Weldclass helmet for a year now and have been really happy with it's performance. So I decided to give the Weldclass brand electrodes a go for a heavy fabrication project I'm working on. I'm quite surprised how well they're performing. They are very easy to arc which makes tacking a breeze. Silky smooth welding with them, even in high winds. These are my new go-to's now for general fabrication work.
29/03/22 18:41

Brett - QLD
Electrodes - Platinum 12V How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: Just very smooth to use easy ark just very easy rods weld with all angles I love them don’t bye anything else thank you 20/01/22 22:47

Hugo SA
Electrodes - Platinum 12V
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Comments: They are very good to use and work really well
I really like the size of the packet as it is much larger then other packets that I have got in the past so that way you don’t run out quickly
They weld very well to
20/12/21 21:29

Mark VIC
Electrodes - Platinum 12V
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10 Comments:
Impressed with performance with less stick to the material, better weld size compared to previous electrodes used in the past.
14/10/21 15:41

Wayne NSW
Electrodes - Platinum 12V How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 9
Comments: Easy to weld with and seem to have a soft start
08/09/21 22:56

Royce QLD
Electrodes - Platinum 12V Royce - QLD How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 6
Comments: Good rods. Strike easy
02/09/21 22:48



David - VIC
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I had problems with my inverter welder, and I was had no choice but to pull out my old heavy arc welder.as the old rod l had ran out l purchased the platinum 12V 3.2mm Electrodes. The difference was huge.it was like welding with a new inverter welder. Very happy thanks.
23/03/23 7:58 PM

Robert - WA
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 9
Comments: Very good electrodes that cope with contaminated parent metals and testing condition. Easy to start and run with good smooth arc. Provides finish that is easy to finish off and coat with protective rust prevention In short very good electrodes
04/03/23 10:23 PM

Harvey - QLD
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Comments: Very good reliable welding electrodes. easy to strike and puts down a good weld
09/12/22 7:26 AM

Lyn - TAS
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We use these all the time great product for various welding jobs
27/09/22 3:16 PM

Mark - VIC How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10 Comments: Got the job done a lot better than the previous brand I was using
17/09/22, 11:52 am

Trent - NSW
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 9
Comments:
As a professional welder I bought these rods to weld in some concrete reo profiles in the vertical position. Very impressed with the arc and restarts of these rods. Needed a little higher amps than the rods I was using previously. But after running through 10kg of 3.2s I'd happily buy them again for general use around the workshop and on site.
14/09/22, 10:55 am

Kip - VIC
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This is the first time using these welding rods and i have no trouble with them at all. They start easily and do a nice neat weld. I will defiantly be buying them from now on.
31/08/22, 3:32 pm

Ryan - NSW
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Comments: Had them for 2 months and still have heaps left and I weld almost every second day. I can control them fairly easily and would recommend them for a beginner.
06/07/22, 10:20 am

Andrew - VIC
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 9 Comments: I have tried these rods for the first time U2 BOC store being out-of-stock of my normal choice satincraft rods 4 basically the same price realistically couple of dollars cheaper read rods match quality of satincraft without a problem weld strength quality especially vertical Downs is not a problem I have quite a few years welding full-time under my belt and even I can easily noticed the difference ease of Arc and start especially on dirty or rusty materials that a beginner or intermediate welder would seriously benefit from the platinum 12V electrode do have a more forceful Ark than the promax GP rods so I recommend them or higher strength joints allweld meatless is a priority other than that the cheaper promax GP rods exceed anything a tradesman would need in general light fabrication letter and for the inexperienced welder a lot easier to arc and control flow then a lot of its competitors
01/06/22, 3:01 pm

Ray - QLD
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 6
Comments:
A noticeable difference. I have moved from generic brands to Weldclass for my consumables after purchasing a helmet & seeing the difference with that. The first pack of 2.6mm electrodes do deliver on better/smooth running. Well worth the investment
28/02/22 5:33 PM

Alan - VIC
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Comments:
Heaps better than the $9 welding rods I’ve been buying at my local flea market. Serves me right for being a cheapskate I guess
10/01/22 9:16 PM

Dan - NSW
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: These rods are absolutely unreal with smooth instant arc and weld flow they are the best I’ve ever used !!!!!!!
28/09/21 7:33 PM

Tim - SA
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 8
Comments: Good flow and easy slag removal. Great in all positions.
19/09/21 9:17 PM

PETER - NSW
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Comments: I have used this product for many years now, because I find them smooth running and easy to use. I would recommend it to anyone who has anything to do with metal and welding.
01/09/21 19:32

David - QLD
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: Good quality at a good price
31/07/21 12:04 AM

Zachary - NSW
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Comments: Never had a problem always get the job done
24/08/21 8:38 PMScott - NSW
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Comments: Been welding for over 30 years. CIG electrodes were more popular here, but since moving over to world-class rods l am even happier with the results the 12v platinum rods work exceptionally in all welding positions. I recommend them to any n police or professional welder.
19/08/21 8:44 PM

Leeroy - NSW
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10 Comments: Precision welding is easy with these rods. No sticking smooth running for a nice looking strong weld
18/07/21 9:42 PM

Leon - SA
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Comments: Good value welding rods with the slag easily chipping off.
15/05/21 1:25 AM

Tony - VIC
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 9
Comments: Good weld quality and easy slag removal
20-Oct-2020

Chris - NSW
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Comments: Great quality and good price! We use them all the time
14-Oct-2020

Trevor - QLD
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 9
Comments: Product is very user friendly most DIY people would find this product easy to work with
03-Oct-2020

Roger - VIC
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Comments: These are the best welding rods i have used. Im a novice welder and these rods have helped me take my welding to the next level. Very easy to use.. Highly recommed this product.
02-Oct-2020

Eli - NSW
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Comments: Good rods
02-Sep-2020

Shane - SA
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Comments: Nice rods
29-Aug-2020

Ryan - QLD
Easy smooth flowing welding rods for all applications
20-Jun-2020

David - QLD
I would recommend these rods,they sure have an easy to detatch slag and minimal spatter,i ran them against the regular rods I use on both clean steel and rusty and id say the weldclass burnt smoother in both cases,they strike straight up from new or used,definately a rod worth stocking in 2.6 and 3.2mm.
25-Apr-2018

Matthew - NSW
The 12V rods I got with my helmet performed as well as those at twice the price. Will use Weldclass by choice in the future.
01-Dec-2017