Fabshield XLR-8 Plus - 1.6mm
Engineered Tougher. Certified to Prove It.
Superior notch toughness, ABS approved and AS/NZS 1554.1 pre-qualified - Hobart's Fabshield XLR-8 Plus is engineered for the harshest structural, coastal, and maintenance welding environments where integrity and compliance are everything. It delivers
exceptional low-temperature performance, and easier operation in the most extreme conditions.
structural site fabrication, coastal steel structure installation and maintenance projects
Applications
CONSTRUCTION FABRICATION
SITE FABRICATION
ON-SITE STRUCTURAL FABRICATION
BRIDGE & PILE WORK
ABS Approved
ABS approved and AS/NZS 1554.1 pre-qualified. The Fabshield XLR-8 Plus has been independently verified to meet New Zealand's most strict welding standards. For structural site fabrication, coastal steel structure installation and maintenance projects requiring absolute compliance; you already have the certifications to get the job done.
Superior Notch Toughness
Enhanced notch toughness means your welds stand up to impact, stress, and the unexpected — exactly what's needed for critical applications. Fabshield XLR-8 Plus doesn't just meet standards; it exceeds expectations where structural integrity matters most.
Field Tested. Industry Proven.
Rigorous research and development, real-world testing, and collaboration with industry professionals. The result: a flux-cored wire that sets a new performance standard for your most demanding applications.
Enhanced Ease of Use
Improved arc characteristics and smoother wire feeding means less downtime, fewer adjustments, and more consistent results — even for less experienced welders.
Extreme Environmental Performance
Working in sub-zero temperatures, harsh coastal environments, or critical structural applications? Fabshield XLR-8 Plus is purpose-built for low-temperature structural welding, maintaining exceptional performance even in below freezing conditions.
Specifications
Typical All Weld Metal Chemical Analysis
C
0.18
Mn
0.65
Si
0.20
P
0.010
S
0.005
Al
0.5
Fe
Bal
Typical All Weld Metal Mechanical Analysis
Yield Stress
482 MPa
Tensile Strength
587 MPa
Elongation
25%
CVN Impact Values
57J @ -30°C
61J @ -20°C
Operational Data
1.6mm All Positions
Amps
180
210
230
255
Volts
18
21
22
23
Wire Feed Speed (m/min)
3.7
4.8
5.3
6.4
Deposition Rate (kg/hr)
1.5
2.1
2.5
2.8
Contact Tip to Work Distance (mm)
25
25
25
25
1.6mm Flat & Horizontal
Amps
265
275
Volts
22
23
Wire Feed Speed
(m/min)
6.9
8.0
Deposition Rate
(kg/hr)
3.3
3.8
Contact Tip to Work Distance (mm)
25
25
Packaging Data
Wire Size (mm)
1.6
Pack Size and Type
15kg spool
Part No.
S225519-043
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Fabshield XLR-8 Plus - 1.6mm
Engineered Tougher. Certified to Prove It.
Superior notch toughness, ABS approved and AS/NZS 1554.1 pre-qualified - Hobart's Fabshield XLR-8 Plus is engineered for the harshest structural, coastal, and maintenance welding environments where integrity and compliance are everything. It delivers
exceptional low-temperature performance, and easier operation in the most extreme conditions.
structural site fabrication, coastal steel structure installation and maintenance projects
Applications
CONSTRUCTION FABRICATION
SITE FABRICATION
ON-SITE STRUCTURAL FABRICATION
BRIDGE & PILE WORK
Specifications
Typical All Weld Metal Chemical Analysis
C
0.18
Mn
0.65
Si
0.20
P
0.010
S
0.005
Al
0.5
Fe
Bal
Typical All Weld Metal Mechanical Analysis
Yield Stress
482 MPa
Tensile Strength
587 MPa
Elongation
25%
CVN Impact Values
57J @ -30°C
61J @ -20°C
Operational Data
Diameter
(mm)
Weld Position
Amps
Volts
Wire Feed
Speed
(m/min)
Deposition
Rate
(kg/hr)
Contact Tip to
Work Distance
(mm)
1.6
All Positions
180
210
230
255
18
21
22
23
3.7
4.8
5.3
6.4
1.5
2.1
2.5
2.8
25
1.6
Flat & Horizontal
265
275
22
23
6.9
8.0
3.3
3.8
25
Packaging Data
Wire Size (mm)
1.6
Pack Size and Type
15kg spool
Part No.
S225519-043
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