Sureweld SW-15 is an all-position electrode that can be used for a wide range of applications for light gauge and heavyplate. High heat and speeds can be used without undercut. The slag is easy to clean and even self-cleaning on heavy plate.
Sureweld SW-15 is a versatile electrode with a wide range of applications for light gauge and heavy plate. High heat and speeds can be used without undercut. Slag is easy to clean and on heavy plates is often self-cleaning.
SW-15 can be used in many applications. Typical applications include metal fixtures, road equipment, farm machinery, building structures, storage tanks and ironwork.

| As Welded | |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 63 ksi, 435 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 71 ksi, 490 MPa |
| Reduction in Area | 49 % |
| Elongation in 2" | 24 % |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| C | 0.06 % |
| Mn | 0.3 % |
| Si | 0.2 % |
| P | 0.012 % |
| S | 0.013 % |
| Diameter | Optimal Amperage | Range Amperage | Deposition Rate | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/64 in, 2.0 mm | 50 A | 40 - 60 | 1.4 lbs./hr., 0.6 kg./hr. | 73 % |
| 3/32 in, 2.4 mm | 85 A | 60 - 90 | 1.6 lbs./hr., 0.7 kg./hr. | 73 % |
| 1/8 in, 3.2 mm | 125 A | 120 - 135 | 2.1 lbs./hr., 1 kg./hr. | 73 % |
| 5/32 in, 4.0 mm | 140 A | 145 - 190 | 2.6 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. | 75.6 % |
| 160 A | 145 - 190 | 3 lbs./hr., 1.4 kg./hr. | 74.1 % | |
| 180 A | 145 - 190 | 3.5 lbs./hr., 1.6 kg./hr. | 71.2 % | |
| 3/16 in, 4.8 mm | 180 A | 170 - 230 | 3.2 lbs./hr., 1.5 kg./hr. | 73.9 % |
| 200 A | 170 - 230 | 3.8 lbs./hr., 1.7 kg./hr. | 71.1 % | |
| 220 A | 170 - 230 | 4.1 lbs./hr., 1.9 kg./hr. | 72.9 % | |
| 7/32 in, 5.6 mm | 250 A | 260 - 300 | 5.3 lbs./hr., 2.4 kg./hr. | 71.3 % |
| 270 A | 260 - 300 | 5.7 lbs./hr., 2.6 kg./hr. | 73 % | |
| 290 A | 260 - 300 | 6.1 lbs./hr., 2.8 kg./hr. | 72.7 % | |
| 1/4 in, 6.4 mm | 290 A | 300 - 340 | 6.2 lbs./hr., 2.8 kg./hr. | 75 % |
| 310 A | 300 - 340 | 6.5 lbs./hr., 2.9 kg./hr. | 73.5 % | |
| 330 A | 300 - 340 | 7.1 lbs./hr., 3.2 kg./hr. | 72.1 % |