The basic double-coated electrode Garant X combines the benefits of a purely basic electrode with those of a double-coated one. For the welder it is as simple to handle as a double-coated electrode, with the good mechanical qualities of a basic-coated one. In addition the welding process is almost free of spatter. The Garant X is perfectly suited for welds in constrained positions. Due to the special raw material composition of the sheathing and the electrode core, high quality seam welds are produced that are particularly crack-proof. The Garant X is particularly suitable for use in steel construction, boiler construction, mechanical engineering and shipbuilding.