STICK Welder
Welder Supplier
Yeswelder is a rapidly emerging welding brand with a huge following. Thanks to the support and love of our fans, we have achieved two world firsts: the first-ever crowdfunding project for a welding machine and the largest crowdfunding amount ever raised for a welding machine to date. As a renowned supplier of electrical welders, we offer welders from personal DIY grade to professional industrial grade. We welcome wholesalers, distributors, dealers, traders, and agents to engage in bulk purchases with us.
What is STICK Welding?
Stick welding, also known as manual arc welding, Manual Metal Arc (MMA), or Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), is an arc welding process in which an arc is formed between a flux-covered electrode and the base metal. The arc melts the electrode into the workpiece and joins the metal parts together.
Stick welding is one of the most widely used and simplest types of welding processes because it uses the least amount of equipment. Unlike MIG or TIG, stick welding doesn’t need an external gas, it only requires an electrode holder, some electrodes, and an earth clamp to complete the circuit. It is very easy and friendly to new welders.
Advantages of STICK welding
- Cost-Effective：Generally lower equipment and material costs compared to other welding processes like TIG or MIG welding. Electrodes are relatively inexpensive and widely available.
- Portability: Requires minimal equipment, and does not need extra shielding gas, making it highly portable and suitable for fieldwork and remote locations.
- Versatility: Can be used to weld a wide variety of metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and some non-ferrous metals. Effective for welding in various positions, such as flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
- Simplicity and Accessibility: Simple to learn and operate, making it accessible to beginners and widely used in training programs. Does not require extensive training to perform basic welds effectively.
- Effective in Adverse Conditions: Can be used in various environmental conditions, including windy, damp, or outdoor environments where other welding processes might struggle.
Industries Where TIG Welders Can Be Applied
- Construction: For building structures, bridges, and other infrastructure.
- Maintenance and Repair: For fixing machinery, equipment, and structures.
- Shipbuilding: For constructing and repairing ships and offshore platforms.
- Industrial Fabrication: For manufacturing metal components and assemblies.
- Pipeline Welding: For welding pipelines in the oil and gas industry.
- Agriculture: For repairing farm equipment and constructing metal structures.
