Hobart Brothers (www.hobartbrothers.com) has introduced a new self-shielded flux-cored welding wire.

The Hobart Fabshield 23 is designed for general purpose welding fabrication and repairs on thin gauge mild or galvanized steel and coated materials. It produces a soft, smooth arc with good wetting action, making it easy for welding operators to use on multiple welding applications and material thicknesses.

Because it requires no shielding gas, the Fabshield 23 wire can be used outdoors or in drafty conditions, and the company said it still will provide optimum welding performance. It also features low spatter levels to help minimize post-weld cleanup. It is suitable for single-pass welding applications, especially for fillet and lap welds, and welding operators can use it in all welding positions. Fabshield 23 welding wire is available in 0.030-in., 0.035-in., 0.045-in., 0.625-in. and 0.0937-in. diameters in multiple packaging weights.