Indonesia's manufacturing sector faces unique challenges due to its high humidity and saline coastal air, which accelerate oxidation. The widespread use of normal welding rod types often requires additional storage precautions to prevent moisture absorption, which can lead to hydrogen-induced cracking in critical joints.
The rapid expansion of the nickel smelting industry in Sulawesi and the construction of the new capital city (IKN) have spiked the demand for specialized consumables. There is a significant shift towards using a big welding rod for heavy-wall pressure vessels and large-scale bridge supports to increase deposition rates and reduce labor costs.
Furthermore, the offshore oil and gas platforms in the Natuna Sea necessitate the use of wet welding electrodes, specifically designed to operate in submerged environments where traditional electrodes would fail instantly due to coating dissolution.