Blue Demon ER70S-6 Carbon Steel TIG Welding Rod - 36" x 10 lb Tube - Premium Quality for Dirty or Rusty Steel
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Blue Demon ER70S-6 Carbon Steel TIG Welding Rod - 10 lb Tube - This ER70S-6 TIG welding rod is built for dirty, oily, or rusty steel.
This premium mild steel welding wire has higher manganese and silicon levels than standard MIG wire grades.
It helps deliver high-quality, porosity-free welds in demanding welding conditions.
Why Choose Blue Demon ER70S-6 TIG Welding Rod?
- Enhanced Silicon Content - Increases weld pool fluidity for a smoother bead appearance and less post-weld grinding
- Superior Manganese & Silicon Levels - Produces high-quality welds on dirty, oily, or rusty steel surfaces
- X-Ray Quality Welds - Engineered to provide porosity-free welds that meet high standards
- Maximum Tensile Strength - Highest tensile strength (as welded) of all plain carbon steel wires at 70,000 lbs
- Excellent Yield Strength - Minimum yield strength of 58,000 lbs for reliable performance
- Versatile Positioning - Suitable for flat, vertical, overhead, and horizontal welding positions
- Professional Grade - Meets AWS A5.18 classification standards for consistent quality
- Smooth Bead Appearance - High silicon content creates a better finish with reduced grinding requirements
Technical Specifications:
- AWS Alloy: ER70S-6
- AWS Class: A5.18
- Diameter: 0.062" (1/16")
- Length: 36 inches
- Material: Carbon Steel
- Minimum Tensile Strength: 70,000 lbs
- Minimum Yield Strength: 58,000 lbs
- Elongation: 22%
- Welding Process: GTAW (TIG)
- Current: DCEN (Direct Current Electrode Negative)
- Position Type: F, V, OH, H (All positions)
- Packaging Type: Tube
- Packaging Size: 10 lb
- Weight: 10 lbs
- Dimensions: 36.5" L x 2.5" W x 1.75" H
- Country of Origin: India
- Manufacturer: Techniweld USA
- Brand: Blue Demon
Key Features of This ER70S-6 TIG Welding Rod:
- Higher manganese and silicon content than standard MIG wire grades
- Produces porosity-free, x-ray quality welds consistently
- High silicon content increases weld pool fluidity
- Creates a smoother bead appearance with minimal grinding required
- Highest tensile strength of all plain carbon steel wires
- Excellent performance on dirty, oily, or rusty steel surfaces
- Suitable for all welding positions (flat, vertical, overhead, horizontal)
- DCEN current compatible for optimal performance
- Meets AWS A5.18 classification standards
- Convenient 10 lb tube packaging for easy storage and handling
Perfect For:
- Welding on dirty or contaminated steel surfaces
- Repair and maintenance work on rusty steel
- Fabrication shops requiring high-quality welds
- Automotive repair and restoration
- Structural steel welding
- General manufacturing applications
- Industrial maintenance and repair
- Construction and field welding
- Projects requiring x-ray quality welds
- Applications demanding minimal post-weld grinding
Applications:
- Carbon steel fabrication and repair
- Structural welding projects
- Automotive and equipment repair
- Maintenance welding on machinery
- General purpose TIG welding
- Industrial manufacturing
Professional-grade performance for challenging conditions - Blue Demon ER70S-6 gives welders dependable results on less-than-ideal steel surfaces.
Its design supports smooth operation, strong weld quality, and minimal cleanup for professional welding tasks.
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Order this rod for reliable performance when conditions are not ideal.
Part of the Blue Demon professional welding consumables family - trusted by welders worldwide for consistent quality and performance.
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