ESAB 248000044 DUAL SHIELD® 7100 ULTRA Mild Steel MIG Wire

The ESAB 248000044 Dual Shield® 7100 Ultra Flux-Cored MIG Wire is a gas-shielded flux-cored wire designed for all-position welding on mild steel. With a uniquely balanced chemistry, this wire provides high deposition rates, smooth arc characteristics, and excellent weldability, making it a go-to choice for structural fabrication, shipbuilding, and heavy equipment manufacturing.

This wire meets multiple AWS classifications (E71T-1/T-9) and offers a tensile strength of 85 ksi and yield strength of 78 ksi, ensuring high-strength, durable welds. It is compatible with both 100% CO₂ and 75% Ar/25% CO₂ shielding gases, giving welders flexibility in different applications. Additionally, Dual Shield® 7100 Ultra produces lower welding fumes than traditional flux-cored wires, making it a safer option for industrial and fabrication environments.

Features:

• All-Position Welding: Ideal for flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead applications.
• High Deposition Rate: Increases productivity and efficiency in high-volume welding.
• Smooth Arc Performance: Provides stable arc characteristics, minimal spatter, and easy slag removal.
• High Tensile Strength (85 ksi): Ensures strong, durable welds for structural applications.
• Gas-Shielded Operation: Works with both 100% CO₂ and 75% Ar/25% CO₂ shielding gases.
• Lower Welding Fume Emissions: Creates a cleaner work environment, reducing welder exposure.
• Wide Operating Parameters: Allows for greater flexibility in different welding applications.

Markets:

• Structural Steel Fabrication: Used for welding bridges, buildings, and other load-bearing structures.
• Shipbuilding & Marine Construction: Ideal for fabricating hulls, decks, and offshore platforms.
• Heavy Equipment Manufacturing: Provides strong, impact-resistant welds for construction and agricultural machinery.
• Pipeline & Pressure Vessel Welding: Suitable for high-strength, high-integrity welds in critical applications.
• General Metal Fabrication: Perfect for welding mild steel components in various industries.
• Railcar & Transportation: Ensures structural integrity in railway cars, trailers, and transport vehicles.

Specifications:

• Trade Name: Dual Shield® 7100 Ultra
• AWS Classification:
  • E71T1-C1A2-CS1-DH8
  • E71T-1C-DH8
  • E71T1-M21-CS1-DH8
  • E71T-1M-DH8
  • E71T-9C-DH8
  • E71T-9M-DH8
• Material: Mild Steel
• Wire Type: Flux-Cored (FCAW)
• Welding Process: MIG Welding (GMAW)
• Shielding Gas: 100% CO₂ or 75% Ar/25% CO₂
• Tensile Strength (As Welded): 85 ksi
• Yield Strength (As Welded): 78 ksi (75% Ar/25% CO₂)
• Yield Strength (Minimum Required): 78 ksi

The ESAB Dual Shield® 7100 Ultra Flux-Cored Wire is a trusted choice for professional welders requiring high-strength, all-position welding capabilities. Whether in structural steel, heavy equipment, or shipbuilding applications, this wire delivers smooth welds, excellent mechanical properties, and lower fume emissions, making it a top-performing flux-cored wire for demanding industrial jobs.