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Selecting the correct tungsten size and current

Tungsten size is determined by the thickness of the metal to be

welded and the welding current used, a rough rule of thumb is 30 to 40

amps per millimetre of metal thickness,

Typical current ranges are:

1.6mm, 30 to 120 amps

2.4mm, 80 to 240 amps

3.2mm, 200 to 380 amps

Tungsten Size Chart

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1.0MM Lanthanated (Blue) Pack Of 10 Electrodes(Ali & Steels)
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1.6MM Lanthanated (Blue) Pack Of 10 Electrodes(Ali & Steels)
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1.6MM Lanthanated (Blue) Pack Of 10 Electrodes(Ali & Steels)
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3.2MM Lanthanated (Blue) Pack Of 10 Electrodes(Ali & Steels)
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2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 1.6 (Steels) pk10
2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 1.6 (Steels) pk10
2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 1.6 (Steels) pk10
Sold in packs of 10 98% ,Tungsten and 2% Thorium Suitable for DC Welding on Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel and Titanium.
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2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 2.4 (Steels) pk10
2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 2.4 (Steels) pk10
2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 2.4 (Steels) pk10
Sold in packs of 10 ,Tungsten and 2% Thorium Suitable for DC Welding on Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel and Titanium.
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2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 3.2 (Steels)pk10
2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 3.2 (Steels)pk10
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3 Element Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 1.6(Ali & Steels)pk10
3 Element Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 1.6(Ali & Steels)pk10
3 Element Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 1.6(Ali & Steels)pk10
Sold in packs of 10, 98.34% Tungsten, 1.5% Lanthanum, 0.08% Zirconium and 0.08% Yttrium. Suitable for both AC and DC Welding.
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3 Element Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 2.4(Ali & Steels)
3 Element Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 2.4(Ali & Steels)
3 Element Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 2.4(Ali & Steels)
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3 Element Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 3.2(Ali & Steels)
3 Element Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 3.2(Ali & Steels)
3 Element Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 3.2(Ali & Steels)
Sold in packs of 10, 98.34% Tungsten, 1.5% Lanthanum, 0.08% Zirconium and 0.08% Yttrium. Suitable for both AC and DC Welding.
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0.8% Zirconiated Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 1.6 (ALI)
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0.8% Zirconiated Tungsten Electrodes 150mm 2.4 (ALI)
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