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EX70S2000000450T00 - Exocor ER70S-2 Mild Steel TIG Welding Rod 0.045" (10lb Tube)

Packaging: 10lb tube
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OVERVIEW

Reliable TIG Rods for Tough Conditions

When you are out in the field or working on a repair job where the metal isn't perfectly shiny, you need a TIG rod that forgives. The Exocor ER70S-2 is built exactly for that. Known as the "dirty work" rod, it handles rust, dirt, and mill scale far better than standard ER70S-6 wire. If you are welding pipe roots or structural patches where you can't grind everything down to white metal, this is the filler metal you want in your hand.

The 0.045" diameter gives you exceptional puddle control, allowing for a tight, neat bead profile on thinner gauges or when bridging small gaps. It wets out smoothly and freezes predictably, giving you the confidence to lay down stack-of-dimes welds even in out-of-position scenarios. The triple deoxidizers don't just clean the weld; they help ensure your bead is solid, crack-resistant, and free of pinholes.

Whether you are a pipe welder, a motorsports fabricator, or a general repair tech, keeping a tube of ER70S-2 in the shop is essential. It works beautifully with 100% Argon shielding gas and runs on DCEN (Straight Polarity). Stop fighting porosity on less-than-perfect steel and switch to a rod designed to handle the reality of industrial welding.

Additional Information
Brand:Exocor
AWS Spec:ER70S-2
Diameter:0.045"
Grade:S2
Weld Process:TIG (GTAW)
Packaging Description:10lb tube
Material Composition:Mild Steel
Rod Length:36"
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% Argon
Deoxidizers:Zirconium, Titanium, Aluminum
Polarity:DCEN
Tensile Strength:70,000 PSI (Typical)
Packaging:10 lb Tube

INCLUDED

  • 10 lb Tube of ER70S-2 Mild Steel TIG Rods (0.045" x 36")

APPLICATIONS

  • Process Piping (ASTM A106, A53)
  • Pressure Vessels and Boilers
  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO)
  • Automotive and Motorsports Fabrication
  • Power Generation Plants

FAQ

ER70S-2 contains Zirconium, Titanium, and Aluminum as deoxidizers, making it better suited for welding over rust and mill scale. ER70S-6 has higher Silicon and Manganese, which makes it flow better (wet out) on clean metal but it is less tolerant of contaminants.

For TIG welding mild steel with ER70S-2, use 100% Argon gas.

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

No, ER70S-2 is for carbon/mild steel. For stainless steel, you would typically use an ER308L or ER316L rod depending on the base metal.

Yes, ER70S-2 is the industry standard for carbon steel pipe welding, especially for open root passes, due to its ability to produce defect-free, X-ray quality welds.

Amperage depends on material thickness, but a typical range for 0.045" rod is between 40 and 90 Amps.

This product comes in a 10lb tube containing 36-inch long cut lengths.

Yes, it meets the AWS A5.18 classification for ER70S-2.