The article reviews the development of OK Tubrod 14.27, an all-positonal rutile cored wire for duplex stainless steel, discussing mechanical properties including low-temperature toughness, corrosion resistance, weldability and shielding gas choice as well as practical experience gained at AMEC Wallsend, The UK. The article was published in Svetsaren, our customer magazine, issue 1/1998. It is freely downloadable by clicking here.