Bossweld 3% Rare Earth Tungsten Electrodes, 1.6mm

Bossweld 3% Rare Earth Tungsten Electrodes are a long-life blend for TIG welding on AC or DC, supplied in packs of 10 at 178mm long in 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2mm diameters. The blend gives easy arc striking, smooth arc transfer and a low burn-off rate, and suits all TIG applications.

The blend is non-radioactive, so there is no thorium to manage in the grinding dust. It suits non-alloyed and high-alloyed steel, copper, nickel, aluminium, titanium and magnesium alloys on both AC and DC.

Where this product is used

• AC TIG welding of aluminium and magnesium alloys
• DC TIG welding of steel, stainless steel, copper, nickel and titanium
• Shops that want a non-radioactive alternative to thoriated tungsten

Features

• 3% rare earth blend for easy arc striking and smooth arc transfer
• Low burn-off rate and long life
• Non-radioactive formulation
• 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2mm diameters, 178mm long
• Pack of 10

Key specifications

Choosing the right option

Pick the diameter from your welding current and joint, and check that your torch collet and collet body match it. Smaller diameters suit lower current on thinner material, and larger diameters carry more current. Grind the tip to a taper with the grinding marks running along the length of the electrode, and use a wheel kept for tungsten only so the tip stays clean.

Other tungsten types: Bossweld Lanthanated Tungsten Electrodes 900301, Bossweld Zirconated Tungsten Electrodes 900320, Bossweld Ceriated Tungsten Electrodes 900330.

See also: Bossweld Collet 2.4mm, 17/18/26 Series (Pack of 5), Bossweld Collet Body 2.4mm, 17/18/26 Series (Pack of 5).