Crafted with precision in our ISO 9001:2015 facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma, NS National-Arc™ Copper-Glide™ NS 101 0.045” Copper-Coated Welding Wire supports GMAW and MIG welding operations, offering superior arc starts, stability, and feedability.
NS National-Arc™ Copper-Glide™ NS 101 0.045” Copper-Coated Welding Wire 500lb Drum
The NS National-Arc™ Copper-Glide™ NS 101 0.045” Copper-Coated Welding Wire in a 500lb Drum exhibits good mechanical properties, including strength and ductility. When using this type of high-quality welding wire to weld carbon steel base metals or other types of materials, the resulting welds can inherit these desirable mechanical properties, making them suitable for structural applications.
Applications for NS National-Arc™ Copper-Glide™ NS 101 Welding Wire
Our NS National-Arc™ Copper-Glide™ NS 101 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 NS National-Arc™ Copper-Glide™ NS 101 Welding Wire
The NS National-Arc™ Copper-Glide™ NS 101 welding wire is versatile and suitable for welding a wide range of carbon steel alloys. It is commonly used in general fabrication, construction, automotive, and other industries where certain types of materials are prevalent. It’s also usable with a variety of welding processes as well.
Shielding Gas Blends for NS National-Arc™ Copper-Glide™ NS 101 Welding Wire
For optimal performance, Copper-Glide™ NS 101 requires specific shielding gas blends such as:
- 100% CO2
- 75-95% Argon/Balance CO2
- 95-98% Argon/Balance O2
- Flow rate of 35-50 CFH
It is also compatible with all-position welding, provided that the correct shielding gas blends, welding process, and welding parameters are used.
Copper-Coated Welding Wire Industry Standards
NS National-Arc™ Copper-Glide™ NS 101 meets or exceeds various industry standards such as:
- AWS A5.18/A5.18M: ER70S-3
- AWS A5.17: EM13K
- ASME SFA-A5.18: ER70S-3
- CWB W48: B-G 49A 2 C1 S3
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Copper-Coated Welding Wire Storage Instructions
Welding wire should be stored in a dry, enclosed environment and in its originally sealed package. This ensures that the welding wire maintains its quality and performance over time.
Technical Specs
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Tier: National-Arc
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Branding: Copper-Glide
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Class: Carbon
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Alloy: 101
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Finish: CU
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Wire Diameter: 0.045
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Package Type: Drum
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Package Size: 500
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Application: MIG
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Product Length (inches): 20.4
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Product Width (inches): 20.4
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Product Height (inches): 31.25
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Pkgs per Pallet: 4
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Pallet LBS: 2000
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AWS: ER70S-3, EM13K