Flip the Switch to Higher Deposition: Komatsu’s Move to the SubArc Hercules™ System
Komatsu needed a faster, more reliable way to meet rising demand As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction,...
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Hobart SubCOR™ Wire
Hobart SubCOR™ is a versatile portfolio of metal-cored wires and fluxes engineered to maximize productivity across a variety of applications-delivering fewer passes, faster travel speeds, and dependable performance whether you’re tackling thin-gauge metal or driving the Sub Arc Hercules™ process.
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NEW FabCOR® Element™ XP
Formulated with 25% less manganese than standard metal-cored products without jeopardizing weldability and high deposition rates.
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When you choose Hobart, you can set your mind at ease. We have a history of creating consistent, high-performance filler metals that deliver predictable results.
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Efficient Filler MetalsThroughput. Weldability. Welders work hard. Make their jobs easier. Minimize arc-off activity with superior weldability and accelerate your operation.
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Hobart knows that consistent, high-quality welds are the key to your success. Whether for home projects, industrial manufacturing or heavy fabrication, find all of your filler metal solutions here.
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Browse our tubular wires for excellent performance and weld quality in industries such as general fabrication, manufacturing, construction, structural fabrication, offshore and shipbuilding.
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Explore our stick welding electrodes developed with welders in mind: the perfect balance of mechanical properties and ease-of-use.
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SubCOR™ Wire
Engineered to maximize productivity across a variety of applications, delivering fewer passes, faster travel speeds, and dependable performance, whether you’re tackling thin-gauge metal or driving the SubArc Hercules™ process.
Elevate Your Productivity.
With FabCor® Elevate
Faster, easier, more efficient welding is yours with our new Elevate metal core wire. Switch to the new Elevate metal core wire and get better productivity for handheld and automated applications.
Superior Weldability
Higher Travel Speeds
Improved Deposition Rates
Expanded Properties. Expanded Possibilities.
FabCO® Triple 7 Gas-Shielded Flux Cored Wire
Great wire just got better. The new, enhanced Triple 7 is now even more welder friendly. We’ve also expanded its mechanical properties and it’s still made right here in the USA.
Boldly Go Beyond.
FabCOR® Hercules™ Metal-Cored Wire
FabCOR® Hercules™ is a key component of the Hercules System, an innovative single-arc solution that increases deposition rates by 30% or more without sacrificing weld quality or bead appearance.
Eliminate Bottlenecks
Accelerate Your Throughput
30% or More Deposition Increase
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Construction and Fabrication Solutions
Project demands are becoming less predictable, which makes the choice of filler metals vital to running a smooth operation. Performance and consistency are key, which is why using the right filler metal for the job is so important — and why it can have such a big impact on a team’s success.
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You’re under constant pressure to increase productivity without diminishing quality of output. We understand the temptation to stick with the status quo because you’re worried about the risks of trying something new.
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Hobart Case Studies
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How Alamo Saved Big by Switching from a Leading Competitor’s Metal-Cored Wire to Hobart
Alamo Structural Steel, LLC has been a leader in the steel construction industry for over 75 years. Founded in 1946,... -
Welding Pain Points Eliminated with Simple Consumable Swaps
Leading tractor drag manufacturer needs operational optimization From barrel racers and baseball players to landscapers and farmers, Reveal 4-N-1 has... -
Contractor Gains Quality and Productivity Benefits with Fabshield® XLR-8 Wire
Jolson Welding (Wheatland, Calif.) shares the benefits of welding with Fabshield® XLR-8 self-shielded flux-cored wire. Since using the wire, the... -
Metal-Cored Wire Offers Process Improvements to Manufacturer
Webster Industries has been able to improve throughput, reduce scrap rates and simplify inventory due to the efficiencies metal-cored wire...
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Hobart Technical Articles
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Navigating the nuances: aluminum welding for trailers
Aluminum is a critical material in trailer manufacturing, prized for its excellent weight-to-strength ratio and corrosion-resistant properties. Despite these advantages, welding aluminum presents unique challenges. This article, prepared for Trailer-Body Builders by the welding experts at Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, delves into the specifics of aluminum welding for trailers, addressing common pitfalls and emphasizing the importance of preparation, filler metal selection and advanced welding equipment to optimize performance and productivity. -
The Right Mix: The benefits of putting mixed-gas filler metals to work
Originally published in FABshop Magazine Direct. As every welder knows, one of the key principles of welding involves selecting the... -
High Potential: A new automated MIG welding system offers high deposition rates and high weld quality
Originally published in Welding Productivity Like most manufacturers in high-production environments, those in the heavy fabrication industry — the producers... -
The Right Pair: Pairing the right heat treatment and filler metal for optimized welds
Originally published in Welding Productivity Chrome moly steels, such as 4130 and 4140, are a class of high-strength, low-alloy steels... -
How Material Conditions Affect Welding Filler Metal Performance
It’s not uncommon to encounter challenging material conditions when welding. From fabrication shops to general construction, busy operations are working...
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Hobart Technical Videos
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Subarc Hercules – Komatsu Case Study
Komatsu Longview, which manufactures the world’s largest front-end loaders, sought continuous improvement to increase throughput while maintaining its stringent weld... -
Technical Overview: SubArc Hercules Submerged Arc Welding Platform
Experience the power of SubArc Hercules, a sub‑arc solution engineered to push past the limits of traditional welding. Featuring Hobart’s... -
Contractor Gains Quality and Productivity Benefits with Fabshield® XLR-8 Wire
Jolson Welding (Wheatland, Calif.) shares the benefits of welding with Fabshield® XLR-8 self-shielded flux-cored wire. Since using the wire, the... -
Metal-Cored Wire Offers Process Improvements to Manufacturer
Webster Industries has been able to improve throughput, reduce scrap rates and simplify inventory due to the efficiencies metal-cored wire... -
FabCOR® 86R Metal-Cored Wire Improves Weld Penetration
With its previous solid wire, Webster Industries had challenges gaining consistent weld penetration. Switching to metal-cored wire solved the problem....
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