Fabshield XLR-8 Plus
Engineered Tougher. Certified to Prove It.Â
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.
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 Australia'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
1.8mm All Positions
Amps
170
230
245
265
Volts
18
22
22
22
Wire Feed Speed (m/min)
2.4
4.1
4.3
5.1
Deposition Rate (kg/hr)
1.5
2.7
2.9
3.4
Contact Tip to Work Distance (mm)
25
25
25
25
1.8mm Flat & Horizontal
Amps
315
Volts
23
Wire Feed Speed (m/min)
7.1
Deposition Rate (kg/hr)
4.8
Contact Tip to Work Distance (mm)
25
Packaging Data
Wire Size (mm)
1.6, 1.8
Pack Size and Type
15kg spool
Part No.
1.6mm: S225519-043
1.8mm: S225524-043
Resources
Fabshield XLR-8 Plus
Engineered Tougher. Certified to Prove It.Â
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.
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
25Â
1.8
All Positions
170
230
245
265
18
22
22
22
2.4
4.1
4.3
5.1
1.5
2.7
2.9
3.4Â
25
1.8
Flat & Horizontal
315
23
7.1
4.8Â
25
Packaging Data
Wire Size (mm)
1.6, 1.8
Pack Size and Type
15kg spool
Part No.
1.6mm: S225519-043
1.8mm: S225524-043