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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.
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.
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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User Reviews: Weldclass Electrodes - PLATINUM 12V (General Purpose)
Check out reviews and comments from other welders and fabricators who use the WELDCLASS Electrodes - PLATINUM 12V (General Purpose).
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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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: Never had a problem always get the job done
24/08/21 8:38 PMScott - NSW
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: Good rods
02-Sep-2020
Shane - SA
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: Never had a problem always get the job done
24/08/21 8:38 PMScott - NSW
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: Good rods
02-Sep-2020
Shane - SA
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
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
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