Westward
Westward MIG Welding Wire Carbon Steel 24D973 0.030 11 lb
Carbon steel MIG wire for mild steel, 0.030 inch diameter on an 11 lb spool with 84,000 PSI tensile strength
- ER70S-6 carbon steel wire produces smooth weld beads on mild steel
- 030 in. diameter suits sheet metal and fabrication work
- 11 lb spool provides ample wire for extended MIG welding sessions
- 84,000 PSI tensile strength ensures strong, reliable joints
- Compatible with CO2 or argon-CO2 shielding gas for versatile shop use
Carbon Steel MIG Wire for Mild Steel
Westward carbon steel MIG welding wire is formulated for mild steel and general purpose fabrication on clean or prepared surfaces. The ER70S-6 classification delivers a minimum tensile strength of 84000 PSI with minimal slag removal required. It is supplied on an 11 lb spool with a .030 inch diameter.
Suited to Sheet Metal and Fabrication Builds
Welders who need a smooth bead on sheet metal or light fabrication will find this wire matches the requirement when paired with CO2 or argon-CO2 shielding gas and DC reverse polarity. It is not intended for stainless steel, aluminium or flux-core only applications where a different wire chemistry is essential.
Build Integration with Gas-Shielded MIG Systems
The spool feeds directly into standard MIG guns configured for solid wire and gas shielding, leaving the operator free to select the preferred gas mix for the joint. No additional flux handling or slag cleanup steps are introduced, keeping the workflow focused on bead placement and penetration control.
Highlights
- ER70S-6 carbon steel wire produces smooth weld beads on mild steel
- 030 in. diameter suits sheet metal and fabrication work
- 11 lb spool provides ample wire for extended MIG welding sessions
- 84,000 PSI tensile strength ensures strong, reliable joints
- Compatible with CO2 or argon-CO2 shielding gas for versatile shop use
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What shielding gas and polarity does the 24D973 0.030 wire require on my MIG welder?
Use CO2 or argon-CO2 shielding gas with DC reverse polarity for this ER70S-6 carbon steel wire.
Can I run the 11 lb spool of 0.030 ER70S-6 wire on a hobby MIG machine that only takes 2 lb spools?
Only if your welder accepts an 11 lb spool or you have an external spool holder; the wire itself feeds the same way.
How do I confirm the 24D973 wire is producing the rated 84000 PSI tensile strength on my mild steel?
A proper weld shows a smooth bead with minimal slag; verify strength with a bend test or tensile coupon per your procedure.
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