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Product Number: KMIC-HW850
The KM Equipment KMIC-HW850 HW850 mig wire. HW850 – Flexible Heating Wire for Medium-to-Large Parts. The HW850 is a reliable, adaptable heating wire suited for larger metal assemblies or irregular surfaces. Use it for consistent heat application on parts where traditional coils can’t reach or fit properly. Compatible across the km equipment welding, km equipment mig wire welding range — check product specifications for exact model fit. Also known as mig welding wire or mild steel mig wire in welding supplies catalogues.
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KMIC-HW850 – Flexible Heating Wire for Medium-to-Large Parts
The KMIC-HW850 is a reliable, adaptable heating wire suited for larger metal assemblies or irregular surfaces. Use it for consistent heat application on parts where traditional coils can’t reach or fit properly.
A dependable choice for flexible heating needs in the field or workshop.
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| PRODUCT NUMBER | 12040 | 12041 | 12039 | KMIC-HW | KMIC-006D | KMIC-006S | KMIC-008D | KMIC-008S |
| Type | Induction Coil | Induction Coil | Induction Coil | Heating Wire | Induction Coil | Induction Coil | Induction Coil | Induction Coil |
| Coil ID | 6mm | 6mm | 8mm | 8mm | ||||
| Coil Type | Focus | Side | Focus | Direct | Side | Direct | Direct | |
A. Compatible with MIG welding machines from SIP, Sealey, Draper, Clarke, CROSARC and TIGREN. Check your machine's spool capacity and wire feed specification before ordering. The spool size is the critical compatibility factor — check your machine accepts a 5kg spool before ordering.
A. 0.8mm MIG wire is the all-purpose choice for material from about 1.5mm to 6mm thick. For thin sheet under 1.5mm, 0.6mm wire is more controllable. For heavier sections above 6mm, 1.0mm or 1.2mm wire with higher amperage is more productive.
A. Yes — always match contact tip bore to wire diameter. If you're moving to 0.8mm wire, fit 0.8mm bore contact tips. Running mismatched tip and wire sizes causes arc instability, burn-back and excessive spatter regardless of how well the machine is set up.
A. The KM Equipment KMIC-HW850 is wound on a 5kg spool. Check your machine's spool capacity in the specifications — compact and entry-level MIG welders often accept up to 5kg only. Industrial machines accept 15kg. Fitting an oversized spool risks damaging the wire feed mechanism.
A. The KM Equipment KMIC-HW850 is a solid MIG wire requiring shielding gas. Use CO2 or Argon/CO2 mix (typically 75/25 or 80/20) for mild steel. Pure Argon is used for aluminium and stainless applications.
A. ER70S-6 (US classification) and A18 (BS 2901) are equivalent grades of mild steel MIG wire — one of the most commonly used grades for structural and general fabrication. ER70S-6 has higher silicon and manganese content for better wetting on mildly contaminated surfaces. The KM Equipment KMIC-HW850 is a standard mild steel grade — suitable for general MIG welding of mild steel.
A. For 0.8mm wire, start with your voltage at the mid-range for your material thickness (typically 16–20V for 3mm steel), then adjust wire speed until the arc sounds smooth with minimal spatter — like frying bacon. Fine-tune inductance if your machine has it: more inductance softens the arc for thin sheet; less gives a crisper arc for out-of-position work.
A. Yes — thicker wire typically requires higher voltage and current settings, which increases heat load on the machine and reduces available duty cycle. If you're running 0.8mm wire at the top of your machine's output range, monitor torch temperature and allow adequate cooling intervals.
A. Spot welder arms are model-specific. The arm diameter, length, and mounting method must match your machine. Check the product description for compatible machine model numbers. Using arms designed for a different machine may not fit the electrode holders or achieve proper clamping pressure.
A. Compatible with MIG welding machines from SIP, Sealey, Draper, Clarke, CROSARC and TIGREN. Check your machine's spool capacity and wire feed specification before ordering. Confirm your machine accepts a 5kg spool and uses a 0.8mm bore contact tip before loading this wire.
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