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EX100S1-093T - ER100S-1 High Strength TIG Welding Rod 3/32" (2.5mm)

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OVERVIEW

Heavy-Duty Welding Power: ER100S-1 TIG Rod

When you are welding high-strength steel, you can't just grab any filler rod off the shelf. You need a consumable that hits as hard as the base metal. That's where the Exocor ER100S-1 TIG rod comes in. This 2.5mm (3/32") rod is built for the tough jobs—specifically designed to weld high-yield steels like HY-80 and HSLA-80. If you are working on heavy machinery, crane booms, structural supports, or pressure vessels that demand 100,000+ psi tensile strength, this is the rod you need in your torch.

What makes this rod special? It's the "special sauce" of Nickel and Molybdenum in the alloy. This blend doesn't just give you raw strength; it gives you toughness. Welds made with ER100S-1 resist cracking and hold up under stress, even in colder environments where standard mild steel rods might fail. It flows smoothly, giving you that classic TIG stack-of-dimes look while ensuring the metal underneath is solid as a rock.

Why Welders Choose This Rod:

  • Matches High-Strength Steel: Perfect for HY-80 and HSLA-80 grades found in heavy fabrication.
  • Crack Resistant: The Ni-Mo alloy helps prevent failure in highly stressed joints.
  • Clean Burns: High-quality manufacturing means fewer impurities and a stable arc.
  • Versatile Size: The 2.5mm diameter is a great all-rounder for root passes on pipe or multi-pass structural welds.

Whether you are repairing heavy earth-moving equipment or fabricating custom structural components, the ER100S-1 gives you the confidence that your welds will pass inspection and stand the test of time. Use it with straight Argon for the best results and clean your base metal thoroughly to get the most out of this high-performance alloy.

Additional Information
AWS Spec:ER100S-1
Diameter:2.5mm (3/32")
Grade:100S-1
Weld Process:TIG (GTAW)
Brand:Exocor
Material Composition:Low Carbon, Manganese, Nickel, Molybdenum
Tensile Strength:100 ksi (690 MPa)
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% Argon
Applications:HY-80 Steel, HSLA-80 Steel, High Strength Low Alloy Steels, Pressure Vessels
Polarity:DCEN
Packaging Description:10lb tube
Packaging:10 lb Tube

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 10lb (4.54kg) Tube of ER100S-1 TIG Rods (2.5mm diameter)

APPLICATIONS

  • Welding HY-80 and HY-100 steels
  • Fabrication of HSLA-80 (High Strength Low Alloy) components
  • Heavy equipment repair (cranes, earthmovers)
  • Pressure vessel fabrication
  • Military and marine structural welding
  • High-stress piping systems

FAQ

For TIG welding (GTAW) with ER100S-1, 100% Argon is the standard shielding gas. It provides excellent arc stability and protects the weld pool from atmospheric contamination.

The ER100S-1 classification indicates a minimum tensile strength of 100,000 psi (approx. 690 MPa) in the as-welded condition.

While you can physically weld mild steel with it, it is over-alloyed for standard A36 steel and is much more expensive. It is best reserved for high-strength low-alloy steels like HY-80.

Preheat requirements depend on the base material thickness and grade (e.g., HY-80). Generally, high-strength steels require specific preheat and interpass temperature controls to prevent cracking.

The 'S' stands for solid wire/rod, and the '-1' designates the specific chemical composition requirements (Ni-Mo-Mn alloy) under AWS A5.28.

ER100S-1 TIG rods are designed for use with DCEN (Direct Current Electrode Negative) polarity.

This specific product is 2.5mm in diameter, which is approximately equivalent to 3/32 inch.