Bossweld lanthanated Tungsten Electrodes, 1.6 x 178mm

Bossweld Lanthanated Tungsten Electrodes contain 1.5% lanthanum oxide and work on both AC and DC. They are supplied in packs of 10 at 178mm long in 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2mm diameters. The lanthana content gives easy arc starting, a stable arc and long electrode life, so one electrode type can cover aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel jobs.

Because they run on AC and DC, lanthanated electrodes suit shops that weld several materials on one machine and want to carry fewer electrode types.

Where this product is used

• AC TIG welding of aluminium
• DC TIG welding of mild steel and stainless steel
• Mixed-material work where one electrode type has to cover AC and DC

Features

• 1.5% lanthanum oxide for easy arc starts and a stable arc
• Works on AC and DC
• 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 Zirconated Tungsten Electrodes 900320, Bossweld 3% Rare Earth Tungsten Electrodes, 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).