ESAB E71T-1

ESAB E71T-1 flux-cored wire is a consumable for FCAW welding on carbon steel, specified under AWS A5.20 E71T-1. It is used in metal fabrication, industrial maintenance, structures, bodywork, non-critical vessels and weld beads where good productivity is required compared with covered electrode. The difference from an ER70S-6 MIG wire is the tubular flux core, which provides slag, arc stability and different bead cleaning behavior. Compared with other brands in the same family, this page corresponds specifically to ESAB, so it is advisable to request the reference by brand, AWS classification and available packaging to avoid unwanted substitutions.

Selection guide

• Process: select this reference when the welding procedure indicates FCAW and E71T-1 classification.
• Base material: use it on carbon steels compatible with the approved site or shop procedure.
• Purchase: confirm packaging, lot, availability and whether certificate or traceability is required.
• Internal comparison: if the equipment is configured for GMAW with solid wire, review ER70S-6 instead of flux-cored wire.

Use recommendations

• Verify polarity, shielding gas if applicable and parameters according to the WPS or current data sheet.
• Clean rust, paint, grease and moisture before welding to reduce porosity.
• Protect the spool from contamination and keep the feeding system adjusted to the wire type.
• Remove slag between passes before continuing with fill or cap.

SoldaForce distributes ESAB E71T-1 for industrial purchases by kilo or available packaging. We dispatch to Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and all of Colombia. Request a quote via WhatsApp indicating process, AWS A5.20 standard, ESAB brand and required quantity.