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South American Welding Materials Market Growth Drivers: What’s Driving Demand Growth? The South American welding materials market has experienced strong growth in recent years, driven by rapid expansion in several key industries. As industries increase investment in infrastructure, energy, mining, and shipbuilding, demand for welding consumables (including electrodes, wires, and fluxes) continues to rise. This […]

Welding Materials: Types, Applications, and How to Choose the Right Welding Consumables In modern manufacturing and heavy industry, welding materials play a critical role in ensuring structural integrity, safety, and long-term performance. Choosing the right welding consumables directly affects weld quality, mechanical properties, and production efficiency across industries such as oil & gas, power generation, […]

Key Challenges of South America welding consumables Welding consumables used across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia face unique technical and environmental challenges. Understanding these issues is essential for welding engineers, quality managers, and fabrication companies seeking stable welding performance and long-term cost control. 1. High Humidity and Hydrogen Cracking Risk Tropical and coastal environments […]

In Europe and North America, welding consumables are not just materials—they are critical components of structural integrity, safety, and long-term performance. From oil & gas and petrochemical projects to infrastructure, power generation, and heavy manufacturing, the expectations for welding materials are defined by strict standards, proven reliability, and consistent quality. Engineered for International Standards Welding […]

Double protection of FCW：What is “Dual Shielding”? Double protection of FCW refers to the simultaneous provision of two forms of protection during flux-cored welding to prevent the molten metal from reacting with oxygen and nitrogen in the air: ① Double protection of FCW ——Gas Shielding: An external shielding gas (usually carbon dioxide or a mixture […]

Types of welding positions types of the welding position refers to the spatial location of the weld during the welder’s operation. It directly affects the difficulty of welding, process selection, quality, and skill requirements. Simply put, the welding challenges vary depending on the workpiece’s position (e.g., horizontal, vertical, overhead).Types of welding positions Types of welding […]

What does E7015 stand for? E7015 is a very important low-hydrogen sodium electrode, widely used in welding, especially in applications requiring high weld quality.What does E7015 stand for? 1. Model Explanation: What does E7015 stand for? “E7015” is a model designation used in both the American Standard (AWS A5.1) and the Chinese National Standard (GB/T […]

Нержавеющая сталь 304 — чрезвычайно распространённая и широко используемая аустенитная нержавеющая сталь, также известная как «нержавеющая сталь 18-8» (содержащая примерно 18% хрома и 8% никеля). 📌 Основные характеристики: ① Отличная коррозионная стойкость: сталь обладает превосходной стойкостью к воздействию атмосферного воздуха, обычных кислот, щелочей, солей и других сред, что делает её лучшим выбором для пищевой, медицинской […]

Learn about ER385 ER385 is a stainless steel gas shielded welding wire primarily used for welding materials requiring high corrosion resistance, such as 904L stainless steel. The following is a summary of its key information:Learn about ER385 Chemical Composition and Physical Properties: Learn about ER385：https://www.akweld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ER385.pdf ①Key Features: Excellent corrosion resistance, including resistance to acetic acid, […]

308 series stainless steel ER308L is an ultra-low carbon austenitic stainless steel welding wire primarily used for welding 304L (022Cr19Ni10) stainless steel. It offers excellent intergranular corrosion resistance and excellent weldability.308 series stainless steel Chemical Composition and Mechanical Properties https://www.akweld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ER308L.pdf Key Features and Considerations ① Main Applications: Widely used in applications requiring high corrosion resistance, […]