Skip to Main Content
Canadian
Canadian owned and operated

E70S230 - Harris ER70S-2 Carbon Steel TIG Welding Rod 1/16" x 36" (10 lb Tube)

Packaging: 10lb tube
$15.54/lb $95.70/10lb tube only $9.57/lbSave 38%

In stock

OVERVIEW

Achieve Flawless Welds with Harris ER70S-2

When you are laying down a root pass on a critical pipe joint or fabricating sheet metal that needs to look as good as it holds, you can't afford porosity. The Harris ER70S-2 TIG Rod is the welder's choice for peace of mind. Known in the industry as a "triple deoxidized" rod, it contains a special blend of cleaning agents—Aluminum, Titanium, and Zirconium—that work tirelessly in your puddle to pull out impurities. This means that even if your metal prep isn't 100% perfect, or if you are dealing with some stubborn mill scale or rust, this rod fights back to give you a clean, solid bead.

Harris is a name synonymous with quality in the welding world, and their ER70S-2 rods live up to that reputation. The 1/16" diameter is incredibly versatile, giving you the fine control needed for delicate tubing or thin sheet metal, while still carrying enough metal for structural repairs. The rods feed smoothly and melt consistently, allowing you to focus on your torch angle and travel speed rather than fighting your filler metal.

This 10 lb tube is perfect for the shop or the rig, keeping your rods straight and dry until you're ready to burn them. Whether you are working on mild steel castings, structural frames, or high-pressure piping, this rod delivers the strength (78,000 psi tensile) and ductility you need. It flows wet and flat, tying into the toes of the weld effortlessly. Stop grinding out porosity and start laying down dimes with a rod designed to handle the reality of industrial welding.

Best Applications

Use this rod for everything from automotive exhaust repairs to heavy-duty structural steel. It is especially famous for being the "go-to" rod for the root pass on open-root pipe welds, where its ability to bridge gaps and resist suck-back ensures a solid foundation for your hot and fill passes.

Additional Information
AWS Spec:ER70S-2
Brand:Harris
Diameter:1.6mm (1/16")
Grade:S2
Packaging:10 lb Tube
Polarity:DCEN
Weld Process:TIG (GTAW)
Material Composition:Carbon Steel, Triple Deoxidized
Length:36 in
Tensile Strength:78,000 psi
Yield Strength:60,000 psi
Shielding Gas:100% Argon
AWS Classification:AWS A5.18 ER70S-2
Packaging Description:10lb tube

INCLUDED

  • 10 lb Tube of 1/16" x 36" ER70S-2 TIG Rods

APPLICATIONS

  • Root pass welding on carbon steel pipe
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Repairs on mild and low alloy steels
  • Structural steel construction
  • Welding on surfaces with light rust or mill scale
  • Small diameter pipe and tubing
  • Automotive frames and exhaust systems

FAQ

Triple deoxidized means the rod contains Aluminum, Titanium, and Zirconium in addition to Silicon and Manganese. These elements react with oxygen and nitrogen in the weld pool to prevent porosity, making it excellent for welding on dirty or rusty steel.

You should use DCSP (Direct Current Straight Polarity), also known as DCEN (Electrode Negative).

No, ER70S-2 is a carbon steel filler metal. For stainless steel, you would typically need an ER308L or ER316L rod depending on the base metal.

For TIG welding with ER70S-2, 100% Argon is the standard shielding gas.

Yes, it is specifically designed and highly recommended for root pass welding on carbon steel pipes due to its high quality and porosity resistance.

The typical tensile strength is 78,000 psi, with a yield strength of 60,000 psi.

The count varies by diameter, but for 1/16" rods, a 10 lb package typically contains approximately 250-300 rods.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet