M&G Industrial supplies Canberra workshops with a large range of WIA welding electrodes, including Austarc general‑purpose rods, Staincord stainless electrodes and WIA hardfacing consumables. These electrodes are trusted across fabrication, maintenance, engineering, agricultural and industrial welding environments for consistent arc stability, strong mechanical properties and reliable performance on Australian steels.

Austarc 12P Electrodes – General Purpose 👉 Austarc 12P Electrodes
Austarc 12P is a smooth running, rutile type electrode for all positional welding of mild steel. It is characterised by a moderately forceful and extremely stable arc. Superb arc starting and restriking on low voltage AC welding machines. A stiff fast freezing slag for all positional (especially vertical down) fillet welding capabilities. Typical applications include, the all positional welding of galvanised gates/fences, steel furniture, trailers and wrought iron.
Available sizes:
12P 2.5MM – 12.5KG CTN (12P2512.5KG)
12P 3.2MM – 15KG CTN (12P3215KG)
12P 4.0MM – 15KG CTN (12P4015KG)

Austarc 13S Electrodes – General Purpose 👉 Austarc 13S Electrodes
Austarc 13S is the popular “blue and white striped” general purpose electrode for smooth mitre fillet welding applications. 13S has a soft and stable arc and produces flat, uniform fillet welds with ease and a self-peeling slag action. Austarc 13S is formulated primarily for fillet welding in all down hand positions. It is ideal for the general purpose and structural welding of sheet and plate steels (galvanised or otherwise) and tubular components, including trailers, duct work, hoppers and storage tanks, etc.
Available sizes:
13S 2.5MM – 12.5KG CTN (13S2512.5KG)
13S 3.2MM – 15KG CTN (13S3215KG)
13S 4.0MM – 15KG CTN (13S4015KG)

Austarc 16TC Electrodes – Low Hydrogen 👉 Austarc 16TC Electrodes
Smooth running, basic low hydrogen electrode, developed for all positional (except vertical down) welding, using AC or DC power sources. It has exceptional arc stability and weldability and delivers high quality weld deposits with reliable notch toughness to -40˚C. Austarc 16TC is manufactured using a unique twin coating extrusion process, which means all the arc stabilising elements are concentrated in the inner coating. This delivers significantly improved arc stability and control for all applications.
Available sizes:
16TC 2.5MM – 12.5KG CTN (16TC2512.5KG)
16TC 3.2MM – 15KG CTN (16TC3215KG)
16TC 4.0MM – 15KG CTN (16TC4015KG)

WIA Hardfacing Electrodes – HF700 👉 WIA HF700 Electrodes
The Abrasocord stick welding electrode is a smooth-running AC/DC stick electrode depositing an air hardening martensitic Cr/Mo/V steel alloy. It is one of the hardest steel alloys available, is free from relief checks and offers good resistance to all types of abrasion under low to moderate impact conditions.
Available sizes:
HF700 3.2MM – 5KG PACK (HF700325KG)
HF700 4.0MM – 5KG PACK (HF700405KG)

Staincord 316L‑16 Stainless Electrodes 👉 Staincord 316L‑16 Electrodes
The Austarc Staincord 316L-16 stick electrode is a “state-of-the-art” formulation for highest quality all position stainless steel welding. It’s specifically indicated for general purpose alloy for most common 300 series, stainless alloys and 409, 444 and 3CR12 ferric type alloys. Extra smooth running, it provides high arc stability, easy re-strike, excellent slag removal and bead appearance.
Available sizes:
316L‑16 2.6MM – 2.5KG (SC316L26TT)
316L‑16 3.2MM – 2.5KG (SC316L32TT)

Bernard MIG Gun Consumables
M&G Industrial also carries a large stock of Bernard MIG gun consumables to support Canberra fabrication shops. Contact tips, diffusers, nozzles, liners and spares are available for immediate workshop supply.

Why Canberra Workshops Choose WIA Electrodes
WIA electrodes are known for reliability, consistent arc performance and strong weld quality across mild steel, stainless steel and hardfacing applications. With trusted Australian manufacturing and proven performance in harsh workshop and site conditions, WIA remains a preferred choice for fabrication, engineering, maintenance and agricultural welding.

Local Supply & Technical Support
M&G Industrial provides Canberra welders with fast access to WIA electrodes, technical guidance on rod selection, and support for matching electrodes to machines, materials and workshop applications. Whether you’re welding mild steel, stainless or hardfacing, we supply the right WIA electrode for the job.