Description
High-Performance Thoriated Tungsten Electrode for Precision TIG Welding
The PIONEER 2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrode is a professional-grade choice for DC TIG welding applications. Marked with a red tip, this tungsten electrode is ideal for welding carbon steel, stainless steel, copper alloys, and other ferrous metals.
Why Use a Thoriated Tungsten Electrode?
This thoriated tungsten electrode provides superior arc starting characteristics, increased current-carrying capacity, and excellent arc stability. Thanks to its 2% thorium content, it lasts longer than pure tungsten and resists wear and contamination under high heat.
As a result, it is preferred by TIG welders who need sharp arc precision and reliability for critical welds—especially in aerospace, piping, tool & die, and high-spec fabrication.
Exceptional Performance in DC TIG Welding
Thoriated tungsten excels in DC (Direct Current) applications. It forms and maintains a tight, focused arc, which allows for precise control and deeper penetration. This leads to cleaner welds, fewer defects, and improved productivity.
It’s important to note that thoriated electrodes are not recommended for AC welding (such as on aluminum). For AC work, consider switching to our zirconiated tungsten electrodes.
Clean Arc Start and Stable Operation
Welders using 2% thoriated tungsten experience easy arc initiation and minimal arc wander. The tip maintains its shape longer during use, which reduces regrinding time and keeps the welding process efficient and repeatable.
Ideal for Professional Welding Environments
Whether you’re performing orbital welding, structural fabrication, or pipe welding, these electrodes are trusted across South African workshops and job sites. Packaged to maintain purity and quality, they integrate seamlessly with most TIG machines and standard collets.
Explore our full range of TIG welding consumables to match your electrode choice with the right accessories and filler rods.
Learn More About Tungsten Selection
Want to know when to choose red, green, or grey tungsten? Read the Miller Welding Guide to TIG Electrodes for expert-level comparisons and usage tips.
Precision Welding Starts Here
Choose PIONEER Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes for unmatched durability, precision, and performance in every DC TIG welding project.
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