The Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 0.035” Copper-Coated Welding Wire in a 60lb Spool embodies reliability and excellence with its ideal arc starts, arc stability, and feedability.
Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 0.035” Copper-Coated Welding Wire 60lb Spool
The Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 0.035” Copper-Coated Welding Wire in a 60lb Spool is a mild steel solid filler metal that unlocks the full potential of ER70S-3 wire. With superior weld quality, great performance, and unmatched user appeal, our welding wire is the right choice for a wide range of applications.




Applications for Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 Welding Wire
Our Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 welding wire is best suited for the following applications:
- Agricultural Equipment
- Auto Body
- Automotive Exhaust
- General Fabrication
- Heavy Equipment
- Pipe Welding
- Pressure Vessels
- Railcars
- Shipbuilding
- Structures
- Trailers

Advantages of the NS ARC Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 Welding Wire
The Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 welding wire meets or exceeds industry specifications to deliver far beyond your expectations. It is the perfect choice for various applications, such as low carbon killed and semi-killed steel.
Shielding Gas Blends for Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 Welding Wire
Optimal results can be acquired when using the following shielding gas blends with Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 copper-coated welding wire:
- 100% CO2
- 75-95% Argon/Balance CO2
- 95-98% Argon/Balance O2
- Flow rate of 35-50 CFH
Designed with an emphasis on versatility and adaptability, this welding wire allows for all-position welding when using the correct shielding gas blends, welding process, and welding parameters.
Copper-Coated Welding Wire Industry Standards
Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 meets or exceeds various industry standards such as:
- AWS A5.18: ER70S-3, AWS A5.18M: ER48S-3
- ASME SFA-5.18: ER70S-3
- CWB W48: B-G 49A 2 C1 S3
Copper-Coated Welding Wire Storage Instructions
Proper storage is crucial to maintaining the quality and performance of your welding wire. Make sure that you properly store the Copper-Glide™ Standard-Arc® S-3 in a dry, enclosed environment and ensure it remains in its original sealed package. By following these storage guidelines, you can preserve the integrity of your welding wire for future use.

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Technical Specs
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Tier: Standard-Arc
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Branding: Copper-Glide
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Class: Carbon
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Alloy: StdArc S-3
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Finish: CU
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Wire Diameter: 0.035
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Package Type: Spool
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Package Size: 60
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Application: MIG
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Product Length (inches): 13.88
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Product Width (inches): 13.88
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Product Height (inches): 4
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Pkgs per Pallet: 54
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Pallet LBS: 3240
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AWS: ER70S-3, EM13K