Forney
Welding Electrodes, Abrasives and Accessories
Forney offers mild steel welding electrodes and rods, including E6013 and low-hydrogen E7018, along with MIG welding wire and flux cored wire. It also offers grinding, cut-off, sanding and flap discs, plus welding accessories such as a copper cable lug and a 10 pc welding kit. Safety glasses and a hardened glass welding helmet lens are also offered.
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Buying Guide: Welding, Abrasives and Accessories
Welding Electrodes and Rods
The E6013 mild steel electrodes, 3/32 in. D x 14 in. L, produce smooth, flat beads with AC or DC welding and suit light gauge metal, sheet metal and ductwork. The E7018 low-hydrogen rods suit field erections, steel structures, frames, trailer hitches and chassis. Check your welder's manual for the electrode size and type before you order.
Grinding, Cut-Off and Sanding Discs
The 4 in. aluminum oxide grinding wheel is a depressed center wheel for ferrous materials, with a 5/8 in. arbor and a maximum RPM of 13700. The 5 in. aluminum oxide cut-off wheel is for ferrous materials and right angle grinders only, with a 7/8 in. arbor and a maximum RPM of 12,225. The 7 in. resin fiber sanding disc in 24 grit is for weld grinding, blending and finishing.
Welding Wire, Brushes and Accessories
The mild steel MIG welding wire, 0.024 in., is ideal for auto body repair and needs argon/CO2 shielding gas. A flux brush and a plastic scratch brush are also offered, along with camlock-type quick connectors. Check your welder's manual for the wire size and gas requirements before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What products does Forney make?
Forney makes mild steel welding electrodes and rods, MIG welding wire, flux cored wire, grinding, cut-off, sanding and flap discs, welding accessories, plumbing wire solder, safety glasses and a hardened glass welding helmet lens.
How do I choose the right size or type of wheel or disc?
Check the diameter, thickness and arbor size on the wheel you are replacing, and match the grit for sanding and flap discs. Compare the wheel's maximum RPM with your grinder's manual, and check that the wheel is for your material, such as ferrous metal. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
What safety glasses and helmet lens does Forney offer?
Forney offers safety glasses with a clear lens and clear frame, and a hardened glass welding helmet lens. If you are replacing one, match the part number on the old item, and follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
