ESAB stainless steel electrodes are popular because they satisfy the most exacting requirements of the people who depend upon them.

For the welder, an Arcaloy electrode deposit pays consistently reliable dividends in meeting quality control standards. He will produce results that he can be proud of — with welds that are sound and reliable. These premium stainless steel electrodes are manufactured to the most rigid metallurgical, chemical, and engineering specifications.

For the fabricator, where first-time, superior welds are critical to the cost and quality of the finished product, Arcaloy electrodes are a matter of basic economics. Because his reputation and his profits are at stake, he can’t afford defective welds. From first pass to final pass, the weld must meet or exceed rigid code requirements — verified by X-ray, or other stringent tests.

For the user of the product, the quality of the welding is vitally important. Even though it is but one of the many factors in the finished product, its integrity must meet design requirements for strength, safety, appearance. This is the reason why Arcaloy is a standard electrode for nuclear vessel welding. And why it is preferred for other demanding applications such as food and chemical process machinery, aircraft components, and medical equipment.