The little purple all-rounder: E3® tungsten electrode

If you want to use the correct tungsten electrode for TIG welding, you have to be familiar with the individual types of electrodes. Some are only suitable for direct current welding, others better for alternating current welding, some generate a very stable arc, others are easier to ignite. With these many differences you have to take a closer look if you are searching the right TIG welding electrode for your welding process. But there is a tungsten electrode that puts all others in the shade: the E3® from ABICOR BINZEL.

Tungsten electrodes – Purple is the new red

For a long time, the red, thoriated tungsten electrodes were the first choice in TIG welding. In some places they are still considered the best solution for welding with direct current of high-alloy and stainless steels. Because of its radioactivity through the doping element thorium, it is now banned in many countries. An excellent replacement with better properties is the tungsten electrode E3® developed by ABICOR BINZEL with a mixture of rare earth oxides as doping elements.

Because environmental and health aspects are becoming more and more important, the E3® electrode is the best choice – for all TIG welding applications. This means that the welder is not exposed to any radioactivity, storage does not have to take place under special protective measures and residual pieces or grinding dust do not fall into the category of hazardous waste. The E3® needle is manufactured in the ABICOR BINZEL production network, complies with the DIN EN ISO 6848 standard and guarantees the highest product quality.

Is the quality of the weld seam just as important to you as the ignition properties and arc stability? If you don't want to lose anything in whatever point, it's best to choose the E3® from ABICOR BINZEL.

E3® advantages at a glance:

• High current carrying capacity
• Suitable for direct and alternating current welding
• Excellent ignition and re-ignition properties
• Little abrasion of the electrode tip
• High arc stability
• Low thermal load on the electrode tip

What if it is not supposed to be purple?

ABICOR BINZEL also offers all other standard alloys and colors of tungsten electrodes and here you can find out more about it. All TIG welding electrodes from ABICOR BINZEL meet the DIN EN ISO 6848 standard and leave nothing to be desired in terms of quality and durability.