The Forney 44557 312-16 stainless alloy "easy all steel" specialty welding electrodes are the ultimate rods for most grades of steel using any stick electrode power source. Can be used by anyone, regardless of prior welding experience. Features a superior combination of tensile strength and elongation. The arc is so ionized that you can not short it out. Typical applications include joining abrasions and heat and corrosion resistant steels. Best suited to horizontal fillet welds. Forney Industries is one of America's longest operating family-owned metal working product companies. Founded in 1932, Forney offers more than 5,000 products for the hardware, automotive, farm and ranch and do-it-yourself markets. If you've got metal working questions, we've got answers. We're committed to your success regardless of location size or needs. 3/32 inch (2.38 mm) rod diameter. 1 pound (.453 Kg) box of rod. Tensile strength is 128,000 PSI. Amperage is 35-70 amps. Recommend polarity: DC reverse or AC. Proof of purchase required. neglect, negligence or accident, or that has been used in any way contrary to the purpose intended.