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Diameters and Recommended Amperages
.030" (.8mm)—13-24 volts—60-170
amps .035" (.9mm)—15-26
volts—70-180 amps 3/64"
(1.2mm)—20-29 volts—140-260 amps 1/16"
(1.6mm)—25-30 volts—190-350 amps NOTE:
Parameters based on flat position, groove joint, backing strip, and 100% Argon
gas. Arc voltage must be increased for helium or
helium-argon mixture. Identification
All spooled wire is labeled with manufacturing
lot number, spool number, and date of manufacture, and is then
sealed in shrink wrapped plastic bags.
TIG welding rod is embossed every 8
inches on every rod with the alloy identificaiton number. This prevents
mistakes in rod selection and reduces
stub loss. Packaging
1/16" (1.6mm), 3/32" (2.4mm) and 1/8"
(3.2mm) x 36" (900mm) in 1-lb. (.45 kg) , 5-lb. (2.27 kg) and 10-lb.
(4.54 kg) containers. .030" (.8mm),
.035" (.9mm) and 3/64" (1.2mm) x 1-lb. (.45 kg) spool. .035" (.9mm), 3/64"
(1.2mm) and 1/16" (1.6mm) x 16-Ib.
(7.3 kg) spool. Shielding
Gases Shielding
gas selection is generally dictated by the thickness of the base metal. The general
rule of thumb is: 100%
Argon for up to 3/16" (4.8mm) base metal thickness or when welding dissimilar
aluminum alloys. 50%
Argon/50% Helium for over 3/16" (4.8mm) base metal thickness.
100% Helium is suggested for overhead
welding. Note:
Other types, sizes and packaging available
upon request. Flag tagging also available.
