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59446 - Avesta ER2209 Duplex Stainless TIG Rod 1/8" (3.2mm) - 10lb Box

Packaging: 4.54 kg box
$79.38/kg

Package Price:

$360.39/4.54 kg box

In stock

OVERVIEW

Master Duplex Welding with Avesta ER2209

When the job calls for welding duplex stainless steel, you need a filler metal that you can trust to perform. The Avesta ER2209 TIG Rod in 1/8" (3.2mm) diameter is the professional's choice for joining 2205 grade stainless steels. Known for its smooth feeding and stable arc, this rod helps you lay down perfect beads with excellent wetting characteristics, making it easier to achieve that stack-of-dimes look even on challenging alloys.

Duplex stainless steel is notorious for being trickier to weld than standard 304 or 316, requiring careful heat management to maintain the correct ferrite-austenite balance. Avesta's ER2209 chemistry is optimized to help you get that balance right, providing a weld zone that is tough, ductile, and incredibly resistant to cracking. Whether you are repairing a chemical tank or fabricating high-pressure pipe, these rods give you the confidence that your welds will hold up against stress and corrosion.

Packaged in a convenient 10 lb (4.54 kg) box, these 3.2mm rods are ideal for heavier passes and filling grooves efficiently. The clean surface finish of the rods ensures excellent electrical conductivity and prevents contamination in the weld pool. If you are looking for a TIG rod that combines superior metallurgical performance with great playability under the hood, Avesta ER2209 is the way to go.

Why Welders Choose Avesta ER2209

  • Smooth Flow: Excellent puddle fluidity allows for precise control and tie-ins.
  • Defect-Free Welds: High purity reduces the risk of porosity and inclusions.
  • Versatile: Perfect for root passes (with purge) and fill passes on thicker duplex pipes.
Additional Information
Brand:Avesta
Diameter:3.2mm (1/8")
Grade:ER2209
Packaging Description:4-54-kg-box
Weld Process:TIG (GTAW)
AWS Classification:ER2209
Material Composition:Duplex Stainless Steel
Rod Type:TIG Cut Length
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% Argon
Welding Position:All Position
Packaging:4.54 kg Tube
Position:N/A
Polarity:N/A

INCLUDED

  • 4.54 kg (10 lb) Box of ER2209 TIG Rods
  • Protective packaging

APPLICATIONS

  • Welding duplex stainless steels (UNS S31803, S32205)
  • Offshore oil and gas platforms
  • Chemical and petrochemical processing equipment
  • Pulp and paper industry digesters
  • Desalination plants
  • Cargo tanks for chemical tankers

FAQ

ER2209 is primarily used for welding duplex stainless steels containing approximately 22% chromium, such as grade 2205. It provides a weld metal with high tensile strength and excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking.

While it can physically weld 304, it is generally not recommended due to cost and the fact that it is over-alloyed for that purpose. ER308L is the correct choice for 304 stainless.

100% Argon is the standard shielding gas for TIG welding with ER2209. In some specific applications, an Argon-Helium mix may be used to increase heat input.

These rods are 3.2mm, which is equivalent to 1/8 inch.

Yes, when welding duplex stainless steel pipe or plate with full penetration, a backing gas (purge) of Argon or Nitrogen is typically required to prevent oxidation of the root pass.

The count varies by length and exact density, but a 10lb (4.54kg) box of 1/8" (3.2mm) stainless TIG rods typically contains approximately 70-80 rods.

ER2209 can be used for welding duplex stainless steel to carbon steel or standard austenitic stainless steels, offering a robust joint.