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Tig Welding Tungstens
A TIG tungsten is a contant & used to generate an electric arc in TIG welding. Our selection of high quality TIG welding tungsten electrodes comes industry colour coded, so the tungsten can be matched to the material to be welded. With thoriated & lanthanated for mild steel & stainless TIG work to zirconiated tungsten for TIG welding aluminium, our range has it covered.
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MORE ABOUT TIG WELDING TUNGSTENS
We'll guide you through what defines a TIG Tungsten & which ones to buy.
What is a TIG welding tungsten ?
- TIG welding tungsten is a non-consumable electrode which is made out of a rare metallic element.
- It is used to conduct electricity & develop an electric welding arc in TIG welding.
- A typical electrode is available in a broad range of different sizes and lengths and is either made up of 99% tungsten or a combination of tungsten and other oxides and elements.
- It has the highest melting point of any metal, so can be used to transfer a welding current to an arc without breaking down or degrading.
TIG welding tungsten types & colour codes
You will find that a lot of welding equipment is colour coded for efficiency and safety and TIG welding tungsten is no exception to this rule. There are three main types of tungsten available as follows.
- Zirconiated, is coloured red and utilised for AC welding of aluminium.
- Lanthanated, typically coloured gold and is best suited to DC welding of steel and stainless steel.
- Thoriated tungsten is coloured red and utilised for carbon and stainless steel, nickel, and titanium.
Buy TIG Welding Tungstens from Foster Industrial
The form and shape of the tungstens that you use will have an impact on the arc quality and the integrity of weld results. This is why it is important to pick your TIG welding tungstens very carefully, no matter whether you are using an AC or DC approach. It is the best way to maximise the efficiency and success of your TIG welding operations.
