Hobart Fabshield XLNT-6 E70T-6 Flux-Cored Welding Wire – 20 lb. Spool

Tough Wire for Tough Jobs – No Gas Required

Hobart Fabshield XLNT-6 is a self-shielded flux-cored welding wire designed for demanding structural and heavy fabrication work. Because it does not require shielding gas, you can weld outdoors without worrying about wind blowing your gas away. This makes it an excellent choice for bridge construction, structural steel erection, shipbuilding, and heavy equipment repair, where portability and weather resistance are essential.

This wire produces a slow-freezing slag that is easy to remove, which helps you work faster and reduces the risk of slag entrapment in your welds. It also delivers high impact strength at low temperatures, so your welds stay strong and resist cracking even in cold weather or severe service conditions.

Built for Productivity and Performance

The Fabshield XLNT-6 E70T-6 is well-suited for welding non-alloyed and fine-grain steels. It provides excellent weld appearance and mechanical properties, making it a trusted choice for critical applications where reliability matters. The wire comes on a rugged 20-pound fiber spool that resists cracking and does not require a special spindle adapter, so it fits most standard welding wire feeders.

The spool is packaged in VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) material, which helps extend shelf life and prevents corrosion, ensuring the wire is in good condition when you are ready to use it. This wire is available in 5/64-inch and 3/32-inch diameters to suit different welding applications and equipment.

How to Use This Wire

Fabshield XLNT-6 is designed for flat and horizontal welding positions. Set your welding machine for DC electrode negative (straight polarity) as recommended for self-shielded flux-cored wires. Adjust your voltage and wire feed speed according to the material thickness and joint configuration. Because no shielding gas is required, you can weld outdoors without needing wind screens or gas cylinders, making it ideal for field work. The slow-freezing slag allows for good wetting and easy cleanup between passes.

Please Note
This wire is intended for flat and horizontal welding positions. It is not recommended for vertical-up or overhead welding. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended parameters for the best results.

Key Benefits (Bullet Form for Features Section)

• No Shielding Gas Needed: Self-shielded design allows outdoor welding without wind concerns or gas cylinders.

• Easy Slag Removal: Slow-freezing slag cleans off easily, speeding up multi-pass welding and reducing cleanup time.

• Strong in Cold Conditions: High impact strength at low temperatures resists cracking in severe applications.

• Convenient Spool: 20 lb. fiber spool fits standard feeders with no adapter needed, and VCI packaging prevents corrosion.

Applications

• Structural steel erection

• Heavy equipment repair

• Bridge construction

• Ship and barge construction

• Non-alloyed and fine-grain steels

Available Diameters

• 5/64 inch

• 3/32 inch

Specifications

• Classification: E70T-6

• Wire Type: Self-shielded flux-cored (no gas required)

• Spool Weight: 20 lbs

• Spool Type: Rugged fiber spool (no special adapter required)

• Packaging: VCI corrosion-inhibiting material

• Welding Positions: Flat and horizontal

Special Offer Note

This product is backed by Hobart’s trusted quality and performance standards. Always verify the correct wire diameter and polarity settings with your specific welding equipment before use.