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Harris ER70S-6 Mild Steel TIG Welding Rod
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Description
Harris ER70S-6 Mild Steel TIG Welding Rod
Harris ER70S-6 TIG (GTAW) welding rod is a general-purpose mild-steel filler metal with higher silicon and manganese deoxidizer levels than ER70S-3. The added deoxidizers improve wetting, support a flatter bead profile, and make ER70S-6 a dependable choice for carbon-steel fabrication and multi-pass welding.
Select the required diameter and package combination from the product options above. The selected variation determines the Harris part number, online selling price, shipping weight, and net cost.
Product Highlights
- ER70S-6 mild-steel TIG / GTAW filler rod
- Higher silicon and manganese deoxidizer content than ER70S-3
- Improved wetting and flatter bead profile
- Supports faster travel speeds
- Useful for multi-pass welding on mild and carbon steel
- Designed for all-position welding
- Marked for easy filler-metal identification
- Conforms to AWS A5.18 ER70S-6
Technical Specifications
Why Choose ER70S-6?
ER70S-6 contains a higher combination of silicon and manganese deoxidizers than ER70S-3. This chemistry improves weld-pool wetting and helps produce sound weld deposits on mild steel where light mill scale, rust, or surface contamination may remain.
Common Applications
Fabrication
- General mild-steel fabrication
- Structural components
- Pipe and tube welding
- Shop fabrication
Maintenance & Repair
- Multi-pass carbon-steel welding
- Equipment repair
- Maintenance welding
- Steel with light surface contamination
Product Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harris ER70S-6 TIG rod used for?
Harris ER70S-6 is a general-purpose TIG filler rod for mild and carbon steels, including fabrication, pipe and tube work, maintenance, and multi-pass welding.
How is ER70S-6 different from ER70S-3?
ER70S-6 contains more silicon and manganese deoxidizers than ER70S-3, improving wetting and helping produce a flatter bead profile.
What diameters are available?
This GetPipe.com product family includes 0.035 in., 0.045 in., 1/16 in., 3/32 in., 1/8 in., and 5/32 in. diameters.
What package sizes are offered?
Harris offers 10 lb boxes across the listed diameters, with selected 1/16 in., 3/32 in., and 1/8 in. configurations also available in 12 lb boxes.
Does Harris ER70S-6 meet AWS requirements?
Yes. Harris ER70S-6 conforms to AWS A5.18 ER70S-6.
Important Ordering & Safety Notes
- Select the exact diameter and package combination required before adding the product to your cart.
- Not every diameter is offered in both package sizes.
- Selected variation determines the Harris part number, online price, shipping weight, and cost.
- Verify the welding procedure, base material, filler classification, shielding gas, amperage, and applicable code requirements before use.
- Welding fumes and gases can be hazardous. Review current manufacturer labeling and safety documentation and follow applicable workplace safety requirements.
