1.8mm – 11.3kg ESAB Coreshield 8 (E71T-8) – Gasless FCAW MIG Wire 0242206365 – AWS A5.20

ESAB Coreshield 8 (E71T-8) – Gasless FCAW – 0242206365

ESAB Coreshield™ 8 (E71T-8) – Gasless FCAW Wire 1.8mm (Part No. 0242206365)

ESAB Coreshield™ 8 (E71T-8) is a premium self-shielded (gasless) flux-cored welding wire engineered for heavy-duty structural and fabrication welding where high deposition rates, deep penetration, and exceptional mechanical properties are required.

With a 1.8mm wire diameter, Coreshield 8 is specifically designed for high-amperage FCAW applications, delivering excellent weld integrity in demanding environments, including outdoor and on-site welding where shielding gas is impractical. Its robust slag system provides strong weld bead shape, good slag coverage, and reliable performance even in windy conditions.

This wire meets the AWS A5.20 E71T-8 classification, making it ideal for structural steel, bridges, heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, and repair work requiring low hydrogen weld metal and high toughness.

Key Features & Benefits

• Self-shielded (gasless) FCAW wire – no external shielding gas required

• AWS E71T-8 classification – proven structural welding performance

• 1.8mm diameter – ideal for high-current, heavy-section welding

• Deep penetration – excellent fusion on thick materials

• Low hydrogen weld metal – improved crack resistance

• Stable arc performance – consistent weld quality

• Excellent outdoor capability – performs reliably in windy conditions

• High mechanical strength – suited to critical structural applications

Technical Specifications

• Product Name: ESAB Coreshield™ 8

• Wire Classification: AWS A5.20 E71T-8

• Welding Process: FCAW-S (Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding)

• Wire Diameter: 1.8mm

• Shielding Gas: Not required (Gasless)

• Polarity: DC- (Straight Polarity)

• Brand: ESAB

• Part Number: 0242206365