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Do welding rods have an expiration date?

Ⅰ. Concept of welding rod validity period

Welding rod is a metal processing material, mainly used to form welds during welding work. Welding rod has its validity period, that is, it is suitable for welding work within a certain period of time. Generally speaking, the validity period of welding rod is related to storage conditions, packaging quality, etc.


Ⅱ. General standards for the validity period of welding rod

The validity period of welding rod is generally about two years. Under appropriate storage conditions, the validity period of welding rod will be longer, and can even be extended to more than five years. In addition, some manufacturers also provide a validity period of up to ten years.


Ⅲ. Storage conditions of welding rodProper storage of welding rod can ensure its validity period. The following are matters that should be paid attention to when storing welding rod:
1. Avoid direct sunlight: welding rods should be stored in a dry and cool place and avoid direct sunlight.
2. Avoid moisture: welding rods with too high humidity are easily affected by moisture, which affects their electrochemical properties.
3. Avoid collision: welding rods should avoid collision or extrusion during storage and transportation.
4. Avoid oxidation: Please try to minimize the long-term contact of welding rods with air to avoid oxidation.


Ⅳ. How to judge whether the welding rod is expiredBefore using the welding rod, you should check its validity period. If the welding rod is expired, it can be identified based on its performance. Generally, the performance of expired welding rods is as follows:
1. Welding quality declines: discontinuity and pores appear during welding.
2. Cracks at the head end: When using the welding rod, the head end of the welding rod cracks.
If the welding rod is found to be expired, it should be discarded immediately to avoid unnecessary losses.


V. Correct storage of welding rods is the key to ensuring their validity period. At the same time, the validity period of welding rods should be checked before using them. Only by correctly storing and using welding rods can the ideal welding effect be achieved.

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