{"product_id":"dynaweld-thoriated-tungsten-electrode-ewth-2-wt20","title":"Dynaweld 2% Thoriated Tungsten Electrode EWTh-2 \/ WT20","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaweld 2% thoriated tungsten electrode (\u003cstrong\u003eEWTh-2 \/ WT20\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a ground-finish TIG electrode made in Italy and third-party certified to \u003cstrong\u003eAWS A5.12M\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eISO 6848\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its 2% thorium oxide content gives easy arc starting, a stable, focused arc on DC− and good current capacity, making it a long-established choice for TIG welding carbon and stainless steel. Supplied in 175 mm lengths, 10 pieces per pack, identified by a red band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1098\/4890\/files\/Dynaweld-Thoriated-Tungsten-Electrode-EWTh-2-WT20-Datasheet-v2.pdf?v=1793708570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy arc starting\u003c\/strong\u003e: thorium oxide lowers the work function of the tip for reliable ignition, including at low current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable, focused arc on DC−\u003c\/strong\u003e: narrow, deep-penetrating welds with little arc wander.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher current capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e than pure tungsten of the same diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong electrode life\u003c\/strong\u003e: holds a sharp point on DC, so less regrinding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: consistent diameter and tip geometry from the first strike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed band\u003c\/strong\u003e to ISO 6848 \/ AWS A5.12M for easy identification in stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEWTh-2 (AWS A5.12M) · WT20 (ISO 6848)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThird-party certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTungsten + 2.0% thorium oxide (ThO₂)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour band\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 pcs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePolarity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC− (electrode negative); not recommended for AC aluminium welding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProcess\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTIG (GTAW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTip preparation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePointed \/ truncated point (DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize Range \u0026amp; Welding Current Guide (DC−)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent range (A)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical (A)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDW-WTH2-1.6-175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6 mm (1\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin stainless, precision TIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDW-WTH2-2.4-175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 mm (3\/32\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170–230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless, mild \u0026amp; carbon steel – general TIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDW-WTH2-3.2-175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 mm (1\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225–330\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250–310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium–heavy stainless, carbon \u0026amp; alloy steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDW-WTH2-4.0-175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0 mm (5\/32\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350–480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380–450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy plate, pipe, high-current DC TIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate current ranges for DC− (electrode negative) with argon shielding, per AWS A5.12M:2009 \/ ISO 6848, Annex A, Table A.2. Actual settings depend on shielding gas, equipment, electrode extension and application. Other lengths (150, 250, 300, 450 mm) and diameters on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon and low-alloy steel TIG welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel pipe, sheet and fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil \u0026amp; gas pipeline root passes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetrochemical and refinery piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower plant boiler and heat-exchanger tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural and heavy plate fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor AC welding of aluminium, a ceriated (EWCe-2, grey) or lanthanated (EWLa-1.5, gold) electrode is advised instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Note: Thorium Oxide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis electrode contains thorium oxide (ThO₂), which is mildly radioactive. Grind only with local exhaust extraction and a P3 respirator, and collect grinding dust and spent electrodes for disposal under local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-consumables-electrodes\"\u003eWelding Consumables \u0026amp; Electrodes\u003c\/a\u003e range, including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wp-26v-tig-torch-argon-torch-dubai-uae\"\u003eWP-26V TIG torch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupply in UAE, Saudi Arabia \u0026amp; Qatar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal Hardware \u0026amp; Tools LLC supplies Dynaweld tungsten electrodes from our head office in Abu Dhabi, with delivery across the UAE, to Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia, and to Doha in Qatar. Prices are on request: send us the diameter and quantity you need on WhatsApp or by phone for a quick quote.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Hardware and Tools LLC","offers":[{"title":"1.6 mm","offer_id":47721342861401,"sku":"DW-WTH2-1.6-175","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.4 mm","offer_id":47721342894169,"sku":"DW-WTH2-2.4-175","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.2 mm","offer_id":47721342926937,"sku":"DW-WTH2-3.2-175","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.0 mm","offer_id":47721342959705,"sku":"DW-WTH2-4.0-175","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1098\/4890\/files\/dynaweld-2-thoriated-tungsten-electrode-ewth-2-wt20-red-10-pack.jpg?v=1793708446","url":"https:\/\/www.globalhw.com\/products\/dynaweld-thoriated-tungsten-electrode-ewth-2-wt20","provider":"Global Hardware and Tools LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}