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59403 - Avesta ER2209 Duplex Stainless TIG Rod 1.6mm (1/16") - 10lb Box

Packaging: 4.54 per kg
$83.02/kg

Package Price:

$376.91/4.54 per kg

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OVERVIEW

Reliable Rod for Tough Duplex Jobs

When your project calls for welding duplex stainless steel, you need a filler rod that you can trust to perform. The Avesta ER2209 TIG Rod in 1.6mm (1/16") is the professional's choice for joining 2205 grade stainless materials. Whether you are welding pipe spools for a chemical plant or fabricating structural components for a marine vessel, this rod gives you the control and quality required to lay down perfect beads that pass inspection every time.

Welders appreciate this rod for its smooth feeding characteristics and stable arc. It wets out evenly, allowing for a flat weld profile that blends smoothly with the base metal, reducing the need for excessive post-weld grinding. The 1/16" diameter is versatile, making it excellent for root passes on pipe or for welding thinner gauge materials where heat input must be strictly controlled to maintain the duplex microstructure. Because it is designed specifically for duplex steel, the resulting weld is significantly stronger than standard stainless, giving you confidence that your work will withstand high pressure and corrosive elements.

This 4.54 kg (10 lb) box ensures you have enough material on hand to keep the arc lit and the job moving. The rods are straight, clean, and stamped for easy identification, so you never mix up your filler metals. Simply set up your machine for DCEN, grab your TIG torch, and get to work with a rod that makes duplex welding feel as straightforward as standard stainless.

Additional Information
Brand:Avesta
Diameter:1.6mm (1/16")
Grade:ER2209
Packaging Description:4-54-kg-box
Weld Process:TIG (GTAW)
Polarity:DCEN
AWS Classification:ER2209
Material Composition:Duplex Stainless Steel
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% Argon
Rod Length:36 inches
Tensile Strength:110,000 PSI (Approx)
Packaging:4.54 kg Tube
Position:N/A

INCLUDED

  • 4.54 kg (10 lb) Box of ER2209 TIG Rods
  • Certificate of Conformance (if applicable)

APPLICATIONS

  • Offshore oil and gas platforms and subsea pipelines
  • Chemical and petrochemical processing equipment
  • Desalination plants and seawater systems
  • Pulp and paper industry digesters and bleach washers
  • Structural components in marine environments

FAQ

It is used for welding duplex stainless steels, specifically grade 2205 (UNS S31803/S32205), offering high strength and corrosion resistance.

100% Argon is the standard shielding gas for TIG welding with ER2209.

While it can physically weld it, it is not recommended. You should use ER316L for 316 stainless. ER2209 is over-alloyed for 316 and is more expensive.

Use DCEN (Direct Current Electrode Negative), also known as Straight Polarity.

This box contains 4.54 kg, which is approximately 10 lbs of welding rod.

Yes, the 1.6mm (1/16") diameter is excellent for root passes and filling on duplex stainless steel pipe.

These are standard TIG cut lengths, typically 36 inches (approx. 914mm) long.