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Product Number: 70436
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The Draper 70436 welding electrode. General purpose welding electrode (also known as welding rod, mma electrode or arc welding electrode) made from mild steel. Suitable for welding in all positions. They are E6013 rutile electrodes, which can be used with AC and DC currents. Compatible across the draper welding, draper arc electrodes welding range — check product specifications for exact model fit. In the welding trade, this product type is also known as mild steel electrode or stainless steel electrode.
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General purpose welding electrodes made from mild steel. Suitable for welding in all positions. They are E6013 rutile electrodes, which can be used with AC and DC currents. Supplied as a 2.5kg pack, approximately 145 electrodes.
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A. Compatible with: Draper 70052 and 70057 (and 8 more). These machines accept electrodes in the diameter range specified. Before use, confirm the electrode diameter matches your machine's rated electrode range — this is listed in the machine's technical specifications under 'Electrode Diameter'. Using an electrode outside the machine's rated range will produce a poor arc.
A. For 6013 electrodes at 2.5mm diameter, a starting range of 70–120 amps is typical. Increase current for faster travel speed and deeper penetration; reduce for thin material or vertical/overhead positions. Polarity: DC positive (DCEP) for most applications.
A. 6013 electrodes (like the Draper 70436) are easier to use — they strike easily on both AC and DC, produce a light slag that lifts cleanly, and are forgiving in positional welding. 7018 electrodes require more skill, must be stored dry (in an oven), and need DC polarity, but give higher tensile strength — important for structural work. For most DIY and light fabrication, 6013 is the right choice.
A. Yes — 6013 electrodes run on both AC and DC. They're one of the most versatile electrode types available, which makes them a good all-round choice for transformer (AC) machines as well as modern inverter (DC) welders. On DC, connect the electrode to positive (DCEP) for most applications.
A. The Draper 70436 comes in a 2.5kg pack of 2.5mm electrodes. Each 2.5mm electrode produces roughly 150–250mm of weld bead depending on settings and technique. For comparison work or small repairs, this pack gives you a useful working supply without committing to a larger quantity.
A. Electrode sticking (freezing) is almost always caused by current set too low. Increase your amperage in small steps. If the electrode is new and still sticks, check the earth clamp connection — a high-resistance earth forces the arc energy into the contact point. Also confirm the base metal is clean at the weld area.
A. No — the Draper 70436 6013 electrode is formulated for mild steel and low-alloy steel. Stainless steel requires a 308L or 316L electrode. Aluminium cannot be ARC/MMA welded with standard electrodes — it requires TIG or MIG. See the stainless steel electrodes and hardfacing electrode ranges in the ARC Consumables section.
A. Chip or snap off the slag at the tip of the electrode to expose fresh wire. Strike the arc on clean base metal or a piece of scrap, establish the arc, then move to your joint. With 6013 electrodes like the Draper 70436, restarts are reliable — one of the advantages of this electrode type.
A. Check your machine's specification for the accepted wire diameter range (typically 0.6mm-1.2mm for MIG) or electrode diameter range (typically 1.6mm-4.0mm for ARC/MMA). The machine's output amperage determines the maximum electrode size it can run — higher amperage machines handle thicker electrodes.
A. Compatible with: Draper 70052 and 70057 (and 8 more) Check that your machine's minimum output current can run 2.5mm electrodes — the minimum recommended current for this diameter is 70A. Most Draper ARC inverters comfortably cover this range.
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