STARBLAZE PRIME 6013 M
AWS A5.1: E 6013 | EN ISO 2560-A: E 38 0 R 12
Soft Arc, Self-Peeling Slag, Radiographic Quality Welds
A rutile type medium coated electrode designed for welding large structures and process pipework in shipbuilding, construction, and structural engineering applications where precise fit-ups are difficult to achieve. StarBlaze PRIME 6013 M provides a stable soft arc, minimum spatter, finely rippled weld beads, and excellent slag detachability. The electrode formulation promotes a forceful arc to ensure sound fusion while remaining tolerant to variations in welding current, making it highly suitable for site welding conditions. Excellent arc striking and restriking characteristics combined with high impact toughness ensure reliable, radiographic quality welds.
Available Packs
Dimensions: 2.50 mm x 350 mm, 3.15 mm x 450 mm, 4.00 mm x 450 mm, 5.00 mm x 450 mm
Pack Sizes: 2.5 Kg Pouch, 4 Kg Box, 5 Kg Box
Master Box: 20 Kg, 30 Kg, 40 Kg, Customisable packaging available on request
Rutile medium coated electrode
Soft and stable arc characteristics
Minimum spatter generation
Finely rippled smooth weld beads
Radiographic quality welds
Superior slag detachability
Excellent arc striking and restriking
Forceful arc for sound fusion
High impact toughness at 0°C
Suitable for varying welding current conditions
Suitable for AC and DC+ polarity
Structural Engineering
Construction Industry
Shipbuilding Industry
Steel Structure Fabrication
Bridge Construction
General Engineering
Industrial Fabrication
Maintenance and Repair Workshops
Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA/SMAW) of C-Mn and low alloy steels
Structural steel fabrication
Process pipework welding
Steel frame fabrication
Bridge fabrication and repair
General fabrication and maintenance welding
Positional welding in flat, horizontal, vertical up and overhead positions
Designed for welding carbon-manganese and low alloy steels
Suitable for S(P)235 to S(P)355 structural steels
Suitable for GP240 to GP280 steel grades
Excellent choice where fit-up tolerances are difficult to maintain
Produces smooth weld appearance with self-peeling slag
Highly suitable for field and site welding conditions
Keep dry and avoid condensation
Re-drying generally not required
If necessary, re-dry at 100–110°C for 30 minutes
Product Details
Typical Chemical Composition (%)
| C | Si | Mn | P | S |
| 0.070 | 0.30 | 0.45 | 0.030 | 0.030 |
Typical Mechanical Properties (All Weld Metal)
| Heat Treatment | Yield Strength Rp (N/mm²) | Tensile Strength Rm (N/mm²) | Elongation A5 (%) | Charpy Impact Value (ISO-V J 0°C) |
| As Welded | ≥ 400 | 470-540 | ≥ 24 | ≥ 70 |
Recommended Welding Parameters
| Diameter (mm) | Amperage Range (A) |
| 2.50 | 50-80 |
| 3.15 | 75-135 |
| 4.00 | 120-170 |
| 5.00 | 140-220 |
