Bossweld Multi-Pack Tungsten Electrodes

The Bossweld Multi-Pack Tungsten Electrodes put ten 178mm electrodes in one pack, in four tungsten types and two diameters, so you can match the electrode to the job without buying a full pack of each. The pack holds 2 x 1.6mm thoriated, 2 x 2.4mm thoriated, 1 x 1.6mm ceriated, 1 x 2.4mm ceriated, 1 x 1.6mm zirconated, 1 x 2.4mm zirconated, 1 x 1.6mm lanthanated and 1 x 2.4mm lanthanated.

It suits a workshop that welds on both AC and DC, or anyone trying different tungsten types before buying in bulk. Thoriated electrodes are for DC, zirconated electrodes are made for AC, and ceriated and lanthanated electrodes work on both. Thoriated tungsten contains thorium oxide, which is weakly radioactive.

Where this product is used

• Workshops that weld aluminium on AC and steel or stainless on DC
• Trying different tungsten types and diameters before buying full packs
• A mixed spares pack for a service vehicle or site toolbox

Features

• Ten electrodes, 178mm long
• Four tungsten types: thoriated, ceriated, zirconated and lanthanated
• 1.6mm and 2.4mm diameters
• For AC and DC TIG welding

Key specifications

Choosing the right option

Use the thoriated electrodes for DC work, the zirconated electrodes for AC welding of aluminium, and the ceriated or lanthanated electrodes where you want one electrode that handles both. 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. If you weld mostly with one tungsten type and size, the single-type packs are the better buy.

Other tungsten types: Bossweld 2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes 900308, Bossweld Zirconated Tungsten Electrodes 900320, Bossweld Lanthanated Tungsten Electrodes 900301.

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).