BESTARC MS-11 E6013 Mild Steel Welding Electrode



Rs. 320

BEST ARC

WELDING ELECTRODES

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BESTARC MS-11 is a rutile-type, general-purpose mild steel welding electrode classified as AWS A5.1 E6013. It is designed for welding mild steel in all positions and can be used with both AC and DC± welding current.

The electrode is suitable for general fabrication and repair applications including mild steel structures, wagons, auto bodies, storage tanks, ship building, and sheet metal fabrication.

BESTARC MS-11 is designed to provide smooth and stable arc characteristics, easy striking and restriking, controlled spatter, and easy slag removal, making it suitable for general-purpose welding work.

Key Features

  • BESTARC MS-11 general-purpose welding electrode
  • AWS A5.1 E6013 classification
  • Rutile-type electrode
  • Suitable for AC and DC± welding
  • Suitable for all welding positions
  • Smooth and stable arc characteristics
  • Easy striking and restriking
  • Easy slag removal
  • Suitable for mild steel fabrication and repair
  • Suitable for sheet metal and general engineering applications

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Brand BESTARC
Product MS-11
Electrode Classification AWS A5.1 E6013
Electrode Type Rutile Type
Base Material Mild Steel
Welding Current AC / DC±
Welding Positions All Positions
Application Mild Steel Welding
Electrode Form Coated Welding Electrode

Available Sizes

Diameter × Length Application
2.50 × 350 mm General-purpose welding
3.15 × 350 mm General-purpose welding
3.15 × 450 mm General-purpose welding
4.00 × 450 mm General-purpose welding
5.00 × 450 mm General-purpose welding

Recommended Current Range

Electrode Size AC DC±
2.50 mm 60–90 A 60–90 A
3.15 mm 100–140 A 100–140 A
4.00 mm 140–180 A 140–180 A
5.00 mm 180–230 A 180–230 A

Typical Applications

BESTARC MS-11 is suitable for:

  • Mild steel structures
  • Wagons
  • Auto bodies
  • Storage tanks
  • Ship building
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • General mild steel fabrication
  • Maintenance and repair work

Weld Metal Chemical Composition

Element Range
Carbon (C) 0.040–0.120%
Manganese (Mn) 0.400–0.620%
Silicon (Si) 0.150–0.400%

Weld Metal Mechanical Properties

Property Requirement Typical Result
Yield Strength 330 MPa min. 370 MPa min.
Ultimate Tensile Strength 410–540 MPa 450–530 MPa
Elongation 22% min. 22% min.
CVN Impact at 0°C 47 J min. 50 J min.

Welding Positions

All Positions

BESTARC MS-11 is designed for welding in all positions, making it a versatile electrode for fabrication and maintenance applications.

Welding Current

AC / DC±

The recommended current should be selected according to the electrode diameter and welding application.

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