TIG Rod ER70S-6 Stainless Steel, 1.6mm Diameter

Overview

This ER70S-6 TIG rod delivers reliable performance across a broad range of mild and low-alloy steel applications. The enhanced deoxidizer package ensures superior wetting characteristics, flatter bead profile, and faster travel speeds—critical advantages when working with rusty or unprepared surfaces. Whether you're stocking for repair shops, fabrication facilities, or field operations, this consumable offers consistent results on single-pass work without requiring aggressive surface cleaning. For shops requiring complementary options, consider pairing this with stainless steel alternatives for specialized corrosion-resistant applications, or stock mild carbon variants for budget-conscious high-volume work.

Key Features

• Enhanced Deoxidizers: Superior wetting and flatter bead shape for improved aesthetics and faster welding speeds
• Contamination Tolerance: Performs effectively on rusty, dirty, or minimally prepared surfaces—reduces prep time and labor costs
• Versatile Material Compatibility: Ideal for mild steel, low-alloy steel, small-diameter tubes, pipes, and sheet metal applications
• Single-Pass Capability: Engineered for economical single-pass welding where multiple passes aren't practical
• Multi-Gas Compatibility: Works with 75% Argon + 25% CO2, 98% Argon + 2% CO2, or 100% CO2 shielding gas
• Copper-Colored Finish: Clean, uniform rod with consistent diameter and length for reliable feeding

Business Advantages for Distributors

• High Turnover Item: ER70S-6 is the industry workhorse for repair and fabrication shops—essential stock for any professional distributor
• Wide Market Appeal: Suits small independent shops, large fabrication facilities, and field service operations equally
• Margin-Friendly: Cost-effective consumable with predictable, high-volume demand
• Reduced Return Rate: Deoxidizer formulation minimizes customer complaints related to porosity or poor bead quality
• Spool Availability: Complementary larger-format options (0.7kg, 15kg spools) available for customers needing bulk quantities

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Diameter	1.6mm
Length	1 Meter
Weight (approx.)	5kg per package
Packaging Dimensions	13.5cm (L) × 2.5cm (W)
AWS Classification	A5.18 ER70S-6
DIN Classification	8559 SG2
EN Classification	440 G3Si1
JIS Classification	Z3312 YGW12
GB/T Classification	8110 ER50-6
Recommended Shielding Gas	75% Ar + 25% CO₂ / 98% Ar + 2% CO₂ / 100% CO₂

Chemical Composition (Typical, %)

Element	Content
Carbon (C)	0.06–0.15
Manganese (Mn)	1.40–1.85
Silicon (Si)	0.80–1.15
Phosphorus (P)	0.025
Sulfur (S)	0.035
Nickel (Ni)	0.15
Chromium (Cr)	0.15
Molybdenum (Mo)	0.15
Vanadium (V)	0.50
Copper (Cu)	0.50
Other Elements	0.50
Iron (Fe)	Balance

Application Summary

Designed for repairs and welding operations on mild steel, low-alloy steel, small tubing, and sheet metal. The deoxidizer-rich composition is particularly valuable in field and shop environments where surface preparation is limited or time-constrained. Single-pass capability makes this rod economical for production runs and repair batches.

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Available in complementary sizes and formats. Stock this core consumable to serve the diverse needs of your repair and fabrication customer base.