Vitemax Is A Premium Quality Rutile Electrode For Welding In All Positions Including Vertical Downwards; The Electrode Has A Smooth; Quiet Arc Action; Low Spatter Loss With Good Striking And Restrike Characteristics And Excellent Slag Detachability; In Most Cases; The Slag Is Self Lifting; The Electrode Welds Relatively Cold Which Makes It Ideally Suited For Bridging Large Gaps; I.E. Where Poor Fit Up Occurs And For Tacking; This Versatile Electrode; Which Has A Rapid Burn Off Rate; Produces Smooth Welds In All Positions.