
For welders tackling copper projects, whether it's high-end architectural work, sculpture, or industrial electrical repairs, the Harris ERCu Deoxidized Copper TIG Rod is your go-to filler metal. Welding copper can be tricky due to its tendency to suck heat away from the weld zone rapidly, but this 1/8" (3.2mm) rod is designed to flow smoothly and wet out perfectly, giving you the control you need to lay down beautiful, consistent beads. The deoxidized formula is a game-changer, actively fighting porosity so you don't end up with swiss-cheese welds that leak or fail under stress.
One of the biggest advantages of this Harris rod is the color match. If you are building a copper still, a custom countertop, or artistic metalwork, you want the weld to blend seamlessly with the base metal. This rod deposits pure, bright copper that patinas evenly with the rest of your workpiece. It's also fantastic for electrical work; because it's nearly pure copper, it doesn't create a resistance bottleneck in your circuit, keeping bus bars and grounding straps functioning at peak efficiency.
Packaged in a sturdy 10 lb tube, these 36-inch rods stay straight and clean until you're ready to burn them. When using this 1/8" diameter, be prepared to run some amperage—copper loves heat. For thicker materials, don't be afraid to switch to a Helium mix to get that puddle fluid. Whether you are a seasoned pipe welder or a fabricator expanding into non-ferrous metals, the Harris ERCu rod provides the reliability and performance Harris is famous for.
| Additional Information |
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| Brand:Harris |
| Diameter:3.2mm (1/8") |
| Weld Process:TIG (GTAW) |
| Packaging:10 lb Tube |
| Grade:Copper |
| AWS Classification:ERCu |
| Material Composition:Deoxidized Copper |
| Rod Type:TIG Cut Length |
| Shielding Gas Requirement:100% Argon, Helium, Argon/Helium Mix |
| Length:36 in |
| Applications:Copper Fabrication, Electrical Bus Bars, Copper Pipe Joining |
| Packaging Description:10 lb per tube |
| Position:N/A |
| Polarity:N/A |