Harris® TIG (GTAW) 1/8" Dia X 36" Silicon Bronze Copper Alloy Welding Rod comes in 10 lb box. This rod is used to weld similar base metals of steel and cast iron to copper, brass and bronze. Frequently used to "brass weld" coated sheet steels. Sometimes used to weld galvanized steels. Ideal for surfacing areas subjected to corrosion. Rod features a tensile strength of 50,000 psi min. Conforms to ANSI/AWS A 5.7 and ASME SFA-5.7 ERCuSi-A standards.
Features
1/8" Diameter
36" Length
10 lb Weight
All welding positions
Solidus 1780° F
Liquidus 1880° F
DC- straight polarity
Shielding gas - Argon
Tungsten - 2% Thoriated
AWS: ERCuSi-A
Specifications
ANSI/AWS A5.7
ASME SFA- A5.7 ERCuSi-A
Applications
Welding base metals of steel and cast iron to copper, brass and bronze
Welding galvanized steels
GTAW "braze welding" coated sheet steels
Metal art
Caution
WARNING: PROTECT yourself and others. Read and understand this information.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.
ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can KILL.
Before use, read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and your employer's safety practices.
Keep your head out of fumes.
Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the general area.
Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
Do not touch live electrical parts.
See American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, published by the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126, OSHA Safety and Health Standards, available from the U.S. Government Office, Washington, DC 20402.
