Spoolarc 82 is a premium quality wire suitable for many general purpose carbon steel MIG welding applications. Spoolarc 82 is suitable for use over light rust.
Spoolarc 82 is a premium quality, general purpose MIG wire subjected to stringent quality control procedures required for certification to Military, Lloyds, and ABS specifications. Spoolarc 82 is recommended for pressure vessel and pipe fabrication, HVAC duct work, and general carbon steel structural welding.

| As Welded 98% Ar / 2% O2 Shielding Gas | |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 62 ksi, 425 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 76 ksi, 525 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 28 % |
| As Welded CO2 Shielding Gas | |
| Yield Strength | 60 ksi, 415 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 73 ksi, 505 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 28 % |
| Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties | |
| Testing Temperature -20ºF (-29ºC) | |
| As Welded CO2 Shielding Gas | 75 ft.-lbs., 102 J |
| As Welded 98% Ar / 2% O2 Shielding Gas | 83 ft.-lbs., 112 J |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| As Welded CO2 Shielding Gas | |
| C | 0.07 % |
| Mn | 0.9 % |
| Si | 0.4 % |
| P | 0.006 % |
| S | 0.008 % |
| 98% Ar / O2 Shielding Gas | |
| C | 0.8 % |
| Mn | 1.0 % |
| Si | 0.5 % |
| P | 0.006 % |
| S | 0.008 % |
| Typical Wire Analysis | |
| C | 0.09 % |
| Mn | 1.2 % |
| Si | 0.5 % |
| P | 0.007 % |
| S | 0.005 % |
| Cu | 0.07 % |
| Diameter | Wire Feed Speed | Amps | Volts | Deposition Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .023 in, 0.6 mm | 400 ipm, 1016 cm/min | 100 | 23 | 2.7 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. |
| 450 ipm, 1143 cm/min | 106 | 23 | 3.1 lbs./hr., 1.4 kg./hr. | |
| 500 ipm, 1270 cm/min | 111 | 24 | 3.4 lbs./hr., 1.6 kg./hr. | |
| 550 ipm, 1397 cm/min | 117 | 24 | 3.8 lbs./hr., 1.7 kg./hr. | |
| 600 ipm, 1524 cm/min | 122 | 25 | 4.1 lbs./hr., 1.9 kg./hr. | |
| 630 ipm, 1600 cm/min | 125 | 25 | 4.3 lbs./hr., 2 kg./hr. | |
| .030 in, 0.8 mm | 500 ipm, 1270 cm/min | 160 | 24 | 5.8 lbs./hr., 2.6 kg./hr. |
| 550 ipm, 1397 cm/min | 173 | 25 | 6.4 lbs./hr., 2.9 kg./hr. | |
| 600 ipm, 1524 cm/min | 187 | 25 | 7 lbs./hr., 3.2 kg./hr. | |
| 650 ipm, 1651 cm/min | 200 | 26 | 7.6 lbs./hr., 3.4 kg./hr. | |
| .035 in, 0.9 mm | 400 ipm, 1016 cm/min | 180 | 25 | 6.3 lbs./hr., 2.9 kg./hr. |
| 450 ipm, 1143 cm/min | 197 | 26 | 7.1 lbs./hr., 3.2 kg./hr. | |
| 500 ipm, 1270 cm/min | 213 | 26 | 7.9 lbs./hr., 3.6 kg./hr. | |
| 550 ipm, 1397 cm/min | 230 | 27 | 8.7 lbs./hr., 4 kg./hr. | |
| .045 in, 1.2 mm | 300 ipm, 762 cm/min | 260 | 25 | 7.9 lbs./hr., 3.6 kg./hr. |
| 350 ipm, 889 cm/min | 280 | 26 | 9.2 lbs./hr., 4.2 kg./hr. | |
| 400 ipm, 1016 cm/min | 300 | 28 | 10.5 lbs./hr., 4.8 kg./hr. | |
| 450 ipm, 1143 cm/min | 320 | 29 | 11.8 lbs./hr., 5.4 kg./hr. | |
| 500 ipm, 1270 cm/min | 340 | 30 | 13.1 lbs./hr., 6 kg./hr. | |
| .052 in, 1.3 mm | 265 ipm, 673 cm/min | 275 | 26 | 9.3 lbs./hr., 4.2 kg./hr. |
| 300 ipm, 762 cm/min | 310 | 28 | 10.5 lbs./hr., 4.8 kg./hr. | |
| 350 ipm, 889 cm/min | 360 | 31 | 12.2 lbs./hr., 5.6 kg./hr. | |
| 390 ipm, 991 cm/min | 400 | 33 | 13.6 lbs./hr., 6.2 kg./hr. | |
| .062 in, 1.6 mm | 180 ipm, 457 cm/min | 290 | 26 | 9.1 lbs./hr., 4.1 kg./hr. |
| 200 ipm, 508 cm/min | 310 | 28 | 10.1 lbs./hr., 4.6 kg./hr. | |
| 230 ipm, 584 cm/min | 340 | 31 | 11.6 lbs./hr., 5.3 kg./hr. | |
| 260 ipm, 660 cm/min | 370 | 34 | 13.2 lbs./hr., 6 kg./hr. | |
| 280 ipm, 711 cm/min | 390 | 36 | 14.2 lbs./hr., 6.4 kg./hr. |