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MY-13 (AWS E6013)

Kiswel MY-13 (AWS E6013) is a high-quality rutile-type coated electrode for mild steel, specially developed for light metallic constructions and thin sheet welding. Designed for excellent usability across a wide range of welding currents, MY-13 provides a stable arc, reliable striking and re-striking, and excellent vertical-down weldability.

Suitable for general structural steel, shipbuilding, pipe, cast steel, boiler and pressure vessel applications, MY-13 offers versatile welding performance for both workshop and industrial fabrication. It can be used with AC or DC± power sources and supports flat, fillet, vertical-up and vertical-down welding applications.

Product Description

• Rutile-type coated electrode specially developed for welding mild steel in light metallic constructions and thin sheet applications.
• Provides excellent arc stability in flat, horizontal fillet, vertical-up and vertical-down welding.
• Excellent striking and re-striking properties for easy arc starting and improved welding convenience.
• Excellent vertical-down weldability, making it particularly suitable for light and thin-section fabrication.
• Stable arc performance across a wide range of welding currents.
• Excellent slag fluidity, with excellent slag removability in flat and horizontal fillet welding.
• Good spatter characteristics and consistent bead appearance across different welding positions.
• Compatible with AC or DC± welding power sources.
• Available in 2.6 mm, 3.2 mm, 4.0 mm and 5.0 mm electrode diameters.
• Redry damp electrodes at 70–100°C for 30–60 minutes prior to welding.

Suitable for Industrial Welding Applications

Kiswel MY-13 (AWS E6013) is an excellent general-purpose electrode for industries requiring easy operation, stable arc performance and versatile positional welding of mild steel. Its rutile coating and excellent vertical-down characteristics make it particularly suitable for light fabrication and thin sheet applications, while its wide operating current range provides flexibility across different welding conditions.

MY-13 can be used for general structural fabrication, shipbuilding, pipe fabrication, cast steel, boiler and pressure vessel work, with compatible base materials including structural steels such as S185, S235 and S275, ship steels ASTM A131 Grades A, B and D, and pipe steels including L210, L240, L290, X42 and X46.

The electrode is classified as AWS A5.1 E6013, JIS Z 3211 E4313, EN ISO 2560-A E 38 0 R 11, and EN ISO 2560-B E 43 13 A, making it a dependable choice for professional mild steel welding and general industrial fabrication.