Industrial ER70S-6 Welding Rod

Description:

The ER70S-6 welding rod is used in TIG (GTAW) welding applications to produce high-strength welds on mild steel and low-alloy steel materials. Commonly used in fabrication shops, construction projects, automotive repair, pipe welding, and general manufacturing where clean, high-quality welds are required, this 1/8 in. × 36 in. filler rod provides excellent arc stability and weld bead appearance. Maintenance welders, fabrication shops, and manufacturing professionals use ER70S-6 welding rods for structural fabrication, equipment repair, production welding, and replacement of worn or damaged steel components.

Applications:

The ER70S-6 welding rod is commonly used for welding structural steel, carbon steel plate, pipe, tubing, pressure vessels, agricultural equipment, construction machinery, automotive components, and general fabrication. Its high silicon and manganese content provides excellent performance on lightly rusted or dirty steel surfaces while producing smooth weld beads with minimal cleanup.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Generic / Unbranded
• Model / Part Number: ER70S-6
• Product Type: TIG Welding Rod
• AWS Classification: ER70S-6 (AWS A5.18 / ASME SFA 5.18)
• Material: Carbon Steel
• Rod Diameter: 1/8 in.
• Rod Length: 36 in.
• Package Weight: 8 lb
• Welding Process: GTAW (TIG)
• Polarity: DCSP (Direct Current Straight Polarity)
• Tensile Strength: 70,000 PSI minimum
• Application Environment: Industrial fabrication, maintenance, and general-purpose steel welding

Common Replacements:

• Lincoln Electric ER70S-6 TIG Welding Rod
• Harris ER70S-6 TIG Welding Rod
• ESAB ER70S-6 Carbon Steel TIG Welding Rod