E7018/E7018-1 is a low-hydrogen coated electrode extensively utilized across all industries for welding carbon and low alloy steels. This electrode boasts excellent strength and toughness properties, ensuring robust welds. It facilitates a smooth, stable arc with minimal spatter, along with superior arc starting and re-strike capabilities, accompanied by easy slag removal. Recommended applications include welding structural steel, general construction, pressure vessels, boilers, pipes, bridges, power plants, and marine industry, wherever high-quality welds are imperative. This low-hydrogen iron powder electrode yields high-quality x-ray welds and is suitable for all positions on AC or DC reverse polarity welding current. It's particularly recommended for welding medium-grade carbon steels without preheat and cold-rolled steels prone to excessive porosity when welded with conventional electrodes. Typical applications encompass low-alloy structures, low, medium, and high carbon steels, offshore rigs and power plants, steel structures, as well as tack welds for tubular wire applications.