STARBLAZE PRIME 6013
AWS A5.1: E 6013 | DIN EN ISO 2560-A: E 38 0 R 12 | IS 814: ER 4221X
Superior Weldability, Radiographic Quality Welds, Excellent Impact Toughness
A rutile type medium coated electrode designed for welding large structures and process pipework in shipbuilding and construction industries where precise fit-ups are difficult to achieve. StarBlaze PRIME 6013 provides superior weldability, a very soft arc, minimum spatter, smooth finely rippled weld beads, and excellent slag detachability. The electrode formulation promotes a forceful arc that ensures sound fusion and remains tolerant to welding current variations commonly encountered under site conditions. It delivers excellent impact notch toughness at 0°C and produces 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
Superior weldability
Very soft and stable arc
Minimum spatter generation
Radiographic quality welds
Smooth finely rippled weld beads
Superior slag detachability
Excellent impact notch toughness at 0°C
Forceful arc for sound fusion
Tolerant to welding current variations
Suitable for site welding conditions
Suitable for AC and DC+ polarity
Shipbuilding Industry
Structural Steel Construction
Process Piping Fabrication
General Engineering
Heavy Fabrication Workshops
Industrial Maintenance
Infrastructure Projects
Steel Fabrication Industry
Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA/SMAW) of C-Mn steels
Structural fabrication welding
Process pipework welding
Multi-pass welding applications
General fabrication and repair welding
Positional welding in flat, horizontal, vertical up and overhead positions
Designed for welding rutile type carbon-manganese 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 sound fusion under varying site conditions
Excellent weld appearance with easy slag removal
Keep dry and avoid condensation
Re-drying generally not required
If necessary, re-dry at 100–110°C for 1 hour
Product Details
Typical Chemical Composition (%)
| C | Si | Mn | P | S |
| 0.07 | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.030 | 0.030 |
Typical Mechanical Properties (All Weld Metal)
| Heat Treatment | Tensile Strength Rm (N/mm²) | Yield Strength Rp (N/mm²) | Elongation A5 (%) | Charpy Impact Value (ISO-V J 0°C) |
| As Welded | 470-540 | ≥ 380 | ≥ 24 | ≥ 60 |
Recommended Welding Parameters
| Diameter (mm) | Amperage Range (A) |
| 2.50 | 60-90 |
| 3.15 | 90-130 |
| 3.20 | 90-130 |
| 4.00 | 140-180 |
| 5.00 | 180-230 |
