Xcel-Arc 1.6mm Lanthanated Tungsten

$3.97 incl. GST

$3.45 excl. GST

Our Part #: WE6030 ~ Supplier Part #: WLA-16-175

Our Part # WE6030 ~ Supplier Part #:

Description

In Europe and Japan this has been the most popular alternative to 2% Thoriated tungsten for most applications. It is available as 2%, 1.5%, and 1% Lanthanated tungsten. Lanthanum Trioxide has the lowest work function of any of the materials thus it usually starts easiest and has the lowest temperature at the tip which resists grain growth and promotes longer service life. Testing of 2% Lanthanated material showed that it offers much longer life than Thoriated if not overloaded and better arc starting in most applications.
It is also especially good at;

Resisting the �Thermal shock� of pulsing
Welding in situations where there are numerous re-ignitions with a short weld cycle
Resistance to contamination.