E6013 is characterized as follows:
E stands for electrode.
60 stands for tensile strength which is almost 60, 000 pounds per inch.
1 stands for position of electrode. This welding rod can be used for all four positions – flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead.
3 stands for the type of slag, flux composition and power supply. This welding rod can be used for AC or DC straight as well as for reverse polarity.
