Spoolarc 53 is designed for single or multipass welding on carbon and low alloy steels. It provides higher strength deposits and good impact toughness.
Designed for single or multipass welding on carbon and low alloy steels. Provides higher strength deposits with moderate rust and mill scale tolerance. Produces good impact toughness. Applications include pressure vessel fabrication and offshore oil rig structures.

| C | 0.10 % |
|---|---|
| Mn | 1.6 % |
| Si | 0.6 % |
| P | 0.012 % |
| S | 0.009 % |
| Typical wire analysis | |
| C | 0.11 % |
| Mn | 1.50 % |
| Si | 0.36 % |
| P | 0.008 % |
| S | 0.010 % |
| Diameter | Amps | Deposition Rate | Average Deposition Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 in, 1.6 mm | 400 | 13.0 lbs./hr., 5.9 kg./hr. | 99 % |
| 500 | 17.0 lbs./hr., 7.71 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 5/64 in, 2.0 mm | 300 | 10.8 lbs./hr., 4.9 kg./hr. | 99 % |
| 400 | 14.5 lbs./hr., 6.58 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 500 | 18.2 lbs./hr., 8.26 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 3/32 in, 2.4 mm | 400 | 13.2 lbs./hr., 5.99 kg./hr. | 99 % |
| 500 | 17.0 lbs./hr., 7.71 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 600 | 22.0 lbs./hr., 9.98 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 1/8 in, 3.2 mm | 400 | 11.0 lbs./hr., 4.99 kg./hr. | 99 % |
| 500 | 14.5 lbs./hr., 6.58 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 600 | 18.0 lbs./hr., 8.16 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 700 | 21.2 lbs./hr., 9.62 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 5/32 in, 4.0 mm | 500 | 12.5 lbs./hr., 5.67 kg./hr. | 99 % |
| 600 | 16.0 lbs./hr., 7.26 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 700 | 19.5 lbs./hr., 8.85 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 800 | 23.0 lbs./hr., 10.43 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 900 | 26.0 lbs./hr., 11.79 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 3/16 in, 4.8 mm | 600 | 13.9 lbs./hr., 6.31 kg./hr. | 99 % |
| 700 | 17.5 lbs./hr., 7.94 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 800 | 21.0 lbs./hr., 9.53 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 900 | 25.0 lbs./hr., 11.34 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 1000 | 29.2 lbs./hr., 13.25 kg./hr. | 99 % | |
| 1100 | 34.0 lbs./hr., 15.42 kg./hr. | 99 % |
| Diameter | Wire Feed Speed | Amps | Volts | Deposition Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .023 in, 0.6 mm | 150 ipm, 381 cm/min | 45 | 14 | 1 lbs./hr., 0.4 kg./hr. |
| 200 ipm, 508 cm/min | 55 | 14 | 1.3 lbs./hr., 0.6 kg./hr. | |
| 250 ipm, 635 cm/min | 65 | 15 | 1.6 lbs./hr., 0.7 kg./hr. | |
| 300 ipm, 762 cm/min | 74 | 15 | 2 lbs./hr., 0.9 kg./hr. | |
| 350 ipm, 889 cm/min | 84 | 16 | 2.3 lbs./hr., 1 kg./hr. | |
| 380 ipm, 965 cm/min | 90 | 16 | 2.5 lbs./hr., 1.1 kg./hr. | |
| .030 in, 0.8 mm | 150 ipm, 381 cm/min | 60 | 14 | 1.7 lbs./hr., 0.8 kg./hr. |
| 200 ipm, 508 cm/min | 80 | 15 | 2.2 lbs./hr., 1 kg./hr. | |
| 250 ipm, 635 cm/min | 100 | 15 | 2.8 lbs./hr., 1.3 kg./hr. | |
| 300 ipm, 762 cm/min | 120 | 16 | 3.3 lbs./hr., 1.5 kg./hr. | |
| 350 ipm, 889 cm/min | 140 | 16 | 3.9 lbs./hr., 1.8 kg./hr. | |
| 360 ipm, 914 cm/min | 144 | 16 | 4 lbs./hr., 1.8 kg./hr. | |
| .035 in, 0.9 mm | 180 ipm, 457 cm/min | 90 | 15 | 2.7 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. |
| 220 ipm, 559 cm/min | 113 | 16 | 3.3 lbs./hr., 1.5 kg./hr. | |
| 260 ipm, 660 cm/min | 137 | 18 | 4 lbs./hr., 1.8 kg./hr. | |
| 300 ipm, 762 cm/min | 160 | 19 | 4.6 lbs./hr., 2.1 kg./hr. | |
| .045 in, 1.2 mm | 125 ipm, 318 cm/min | 130 | 17 | 3.1 lbs./hr., 1.4 kg./hr. |
| 160 ipm, 406 cm/min | 163 | 18 | 4 lbs./hr., 1.8 kg./hr. | |
| 200 ipm, 508 cm/min | 200 | 19 | 5 lbs./hr., 2.3 kg./hr. | |
| .052 in, 1.3 mm | 135 ipm, 343 cm/min | 150 | 17 | 4.5 lbs./hr., 2.1 kg./hr. |
| 160 ipm, 406 cm/min | 173 | 18 | 5.4 lbs./hr., 2.4 kg./hr. | |
| 190 ipm, 483 cm/min | 200 | 20 | 6.4 lbs./hr., 2.9 kg./hr. |
All listed prices are in U.S. dollars and represent the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for sale in the United States. Actual selling price will be determined by the Distributor. Prices are subject to change without notice.