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E71T-GS

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Self-shielded flux cored wire — no external shielding gas required. Single-pass, all-position. Tensile strength 70 ksi (485 MPa). The go-to wire for field welding, outdoor repair, farm equipment, fencing and hobby welding where gas bottles are impractical. Generates its own protective atmosphere from flux decomposition. Higher spatter and fume than gas-shielded FCAW but unbeatable portability. Popular in small MIG welders for DIY and light fabrication.

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