TROY, Ohio. April 14, 2016 — Hobart announced the addition of two new gas-shielded flux-cored wires to its Element™ family of low-manganese wires. The FabCO^® Element 71C and FabCO Element 71M wires join fiveexisting flux-cored and metal-cored wires, all of which have been formulated to produce manganese emissions below those of other similarly classified filler metals available in the marketplace. The new wires help address the industry’s increasingly stringent environmental regulations and recommendations set forth by regulatory bodies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).

In addition to low manganese levels, both the Element 71C and Element 71M wires offer enhanced out-of-position capabilities, making it easier for welding operators to create quality welds regardless of joint placement. The wires produce low spatter levels to minimize post-weld cleaning, and have a fast-freezing, easy-to-remove slag to reduce the risk of slag inclusions.

The Element 71C is formulated to operate with 100 percent CO₂ shielding gas, while the Element 71M operates with 75 to 90 percent argon and a balance of CO₂. Hobart offers both in industry standard diameters of 0.045, 0.052 and 1/16 inch on 33-pound fiber spools.

Welding applications in the shipbuilding, structural steel, heavy equipment manufacturing and general fabrication industries are all weld suited to use of these wires.

For more information, please visit HobartBrothers.com/element.