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BWS3327GC2 - Best Welds 2% Ceriated Tungsten Electrodes 3/32" Grey Tip (10-Pack)

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OVERVIEW

Versatile Grey Tip Tungsten for All-Purpose Welding

Upgrade your TIG welding setup with the Best Welds 3/32" 2% Ceriated Tungsten Electrodes. Recognized by the industry-standard grey tip, these electrodes are the ultimate "all-rounder" for welders who need flexibility without compromising on performance. Whether you are working on a hobby project in your garage or handling critical pipe welds in the field, Ceriated tungsten delivers consistent results across the board.

One of the standout features of this tungsten is its superior arc starting capability. Unlike pure tungsten, the cerium oxide blend allows the electrode to ignite and re-ignite effortlessly, even at very low amperage settings. This characteristic eliminates the frustration of sputtering starts and helps prevent burn-through on thin gauge materials. It offers a stable, concentrated arc that resists wandering, giving you maximum control over the weld puddle.

Why Choose Ceriated Over Thoriated?

For years, Thoriated (Red) tungsten was the standard, but its radioactive content poses safety concerns during grinding. Ceriated tungsten offers a safe, non-radioactive solution that mimics—and often exceeds—the performance of Thoriated electrodes in DC welding, while also possessing the capability to weld aluminum in AC mode. This dual-capability means you can stock fewer types of tungsten in your shop.

Key Benefits:

  • Longer Life: Low erosion rates mean less time grinding and more time welding.
  • No Spitting: Maintains a clean weld pool free of tungsten inclusions.
  • Universal Fit: Works with almost any TIG torch and power source setup.

Sold in a convenient pack of 10, these 7-inch electrodes are ground-finished to precision tolerances, ensuring they fit perfectly in standard collets and gas lenses.

Additional Information
Tungsten Type:2% Ceriated
Diameter:2.5mm (3/32")
Packaging Description:10 pcs in a pack
Used To Weld:Steel or Stainless or Aluminum
Color Code:Grey
AWS Classification:EWCe-2
Length:7 in
Polarity:AC, DC
Material Composition:98% Tungsten, 2% Cerium Oxide
Used To Weld?:Steel and Stainless

INCLUDED

  • 10 x 3/32" x 7" 2% Ceriated Tungsten Electrodes (Grey Tip)
  • Plastic Storage Case

APPLICATIONS

  • Orbital tube welding
  • Thin sheet metal fabrication
  • Pipe and tube manufacturing
  • Aerospace and petrochemical components
  • Maintenance and repair operations
  • Automotive exhaust systems

FAQ

Ceriated tungsten (Grey) contains cerium oxide and is non-radioactive, whereas Thoriated (Red) contains radioactive thorium. Ceriated offers similar or better arc starting at low amperages and is safer to grind.

Yes, Ceriated tungsten works well for AC welding of aluminum and magnesium, providing good arc stability, although it does not ball up as much as Pure tungsten.

The grey tip indicates that the electrode is 2% Ceriated (EWCe-2) according to current AWS and ISO standards. Note that in the past, orange was sometimes used, but grey is now the standard.

Yes, Best Welds Ceriated tungsten is excellent for both inverter and transformer-based power sources.

Generally, Ceriated tungsten is used with a sharpened point or a slightly truncated tip for AC welding on inverters, rather than a fully balled tip used with Pure tungsten.

A 3/32" (2.4mm) Ceriated electrode typically operates best between 70 and 160 amps for DCEN, and roughly 50 to 120 amps for AC, depending on the balance settings.

No, 2% Ceriated tungsten is non-radioactive, making it a safer alternative to Thoriated tungsten.

This SKU contains 10 individual tungsten electrodes in a plastic storage case.