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SIF Sifsteel A18 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods - ER 70S-6 - 1.0-3.2mm Dia. - 5kg Pack

SIF Sifsteel A18 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods - ER 70S-6 - 1.0-3.2mm Dia. - 5kg Pack

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  • Material: Deoxidised Steel with Copper Coating
  • Pack Size: 5 KG
  • Rod Diameter: 1.0 mm – 3.2mm
  • AWS Code: ER 70S-6
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Sifsteel A18 Mild Steel TIG Rods 5kg

A18 Mild Steel TIG Rods are copper-coated, deoxidised steel rods designed for TIG welding unalloyed and low alloyed steels. These rods are ideal for a variety of applications, including general construction, shipbuilding, bridges, and tanks. When using A18 Mild Steel TIG Rods, it is recommended to pair them with thoriated tungsten, thorium-free cerium, or lanthanum electrodes.

Features and Benefits

  • Copper Coated: Ensures smooth welding and reduces the risk of weld contamination.
  • Versatile Welding: Suitable for welding unalloyed and low alloyed steels in various applications.
  • Applications: Ideal for shipbuilding, offshore industries, bridge and road constructions, pressure vessels, boilers, and more.

Typical Applications

  • Shipbuilding & Offshore: Suitable for marine constructions and offshore platforms.
  • Infrastructure: Used in bridge and road constructions.
  • Pressure Vessels & Boilers: Ideal for the pressure vessel and boiler industries.
  • General Constructions: Suitable for various construction works, repair shops, and the automotive industry.

Welding Positions

A18 positions

Suitable for use in applications within the shipbuilding and offshore industries, bridge and road constructions, pressure vessel and boiler industries, construction works, repair shops, and the car industry.

Current DC = –
Shielding Gas Pure Argon
Material to be Welded Structural, boiler, pipe, cast, and fine-grain steel
Element Composition
C 0.1%
Si 1%
Mn 1.3%
Melting Point 1450°C
Ult Tensile Strength 400 N/mm²
Hardness 120
Diameter 5.0kg Carton
1.0mm RA181050
1.2mm RA181250
1.6mm RA181650
2.4mm RA182450
3.2mm RA183250

Certifications & Standards

  • EN ISO 636A: 2008 W3Si1
  • BS: 2901 A18
  • AWS ER70S-6
Brand Weldability Sif
Weight 5kg
Diameter 2.4mm ·
AWS Classification ER 70S-6
Material Type Mild Steel (ER70S)
TIG Rod Diameter 1 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm, 2.4 mm, 3.2 mm
TIG Rod Weight 5 kg
SKU Diameter Stock Status  
RA181650 1 6mm In Stock £32.96 ex VAT £39.55 inc VAT
RA181050 1 0mm Out of Stock £42.52 ex VAT £51.02 inc VAT
RA182450 2 4mm In Stock £30.22 ex VAT £36.26 inc VAT
RA183250 3 2mm In Stock £30.22 ex VAT £36.26 inc VAT
RA181250 1 2mm Out of Stock £42.52 ex VAT £51.02 inc VAT

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