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ERTI2-1/16 - ERTi-2 Grade 2 Titanium TIG Welding Rod 1/16"

Packaging: 5 lb tube
$192.14/lb

Package Price:

$960.70/5 lb tube

Usually ships within 3-5 business days

OVERVIEW

Grade 2 Titanium TIG Rods – The Industrial Standard

Tackle your toughest corrosion-resistant projects with our ERTi-2 Titanium TIG Welding Rods. Grade 2 titanium is the most popular grade in the industry for a reason: it offers the perfect mix of weldability, strength, and formability. Whether you are fabricating chemical tanks, repairing heat exchangers, or working on marine components, this 1/16" filler rod delivers clean, defect-free welds that stand up to harsh environments. Packaged in a convenient 5lb tube, these 36-inch rods are ready for immediate use in your shop.

Why Choose ERTi-2?

Titanium welding requires precision and high-quality consumables. Our ERTi-2 rods are manufactured to meet AWS A5.16 standards, ensuring you get consistent chemistry and performance with every rod. The 1/16" diameter is versatile enough for thin-gauge sheet metal as well as root passes on thicker pipe. Because Grade 2 is "Commercially Pure," it provides superior corrosion resistance compared to stainless steel in many aggressive media, particularly saltwater and chlorides.

Application Versatility

These rods are designed for DCEN (Direct Current Electrode Negative) TIG welding. They flow smoothly and wet out evenly, helping you maintain the strict shielding gas coverage required for titanium. Remember, successful titanium welding depends on cleanliness and coverage—ensure your base metal is prepped and your trailing shield is active. From aerospace ducting to power generation cooling systems, ERTi-2 is the reliable choice for professional fabricators demanding longevity and performance.

Additional Information
Brand:Exocor
Diameter:1.6mm (1/16")
Packaging:5 lb Tube
Weld Process:TIG (GTAW)
Grade:Titanium
AWS Classification:ERTi-2
Material Composition:Titanium Grade 2 (Commercial Pure)
Rod Length:36 inches
Tensile Strength:50,000 psi (Typical)
Shielding Gas:100% Argon (Purge Required)
Packaging Description:5 lb tube
Position:N/A
Polarity:N/A

INCLUDED

  • 5 lb Tube of ERTi-2 Titanium TIG Rods (1/16" Diameter x 36" Length)

APPLICATIONS

  • Chemical Processing Plants (tanks, vessels, piping)
  • Heat Exchangers and Condensers
  • Pulp and Paper Bleaching Equipment
  • Marine Components and Desalination Plants
  • Aerospace Airframe Components
  • Power Generation Cooling Systems
  • Cryogenic Vessels

FAQ

ERTi-2 is Commercially Pure (CP) titanium, offering excellent corrosion resistance and ductility. ERTi-5 (Ti-6Al-4V) is an alloyed titanium offering much higher strength but lower ductility. They are not interchangeable.

Yes, absolutely. Titanium is highly reactive to oxygen and nitrogen at high temperatures. You must protect the weld puddle and the cooling metal (until it drops below ~800°F) with inert gas using a trailing shield.

No. Welding titanium to steel results in extremely brittle intermetallic compounds that will crack immediately. Titanium can only be welded to other titanium alloys or compatible reactive metals like zirconium or tantalum.

100% Argon is the standard. For thicker sections requiring deeper penetration, an Argon/Helium mix can be used. The gas must be high purity (99.999%) with a low dew point.

While Grade 2 Titanium is biocompatible, specific medical applications often require ASTM F67 standards. Check your project specifications to ensure AWS A5.16 ERTi-2 meets the regulatory requirements.

Store them in a clean, dry environment. While titanium doesn't rust like steel, surface contamination (dust, oil, grease) can cause weld defects. Keep them in the tube until ready to use.

A typical ERTi-2 weld deposit will have a tensile strength of approximately 50,000 psi (345 MPa), matching the properties of Grade 2 base metal.