Harris
Harris W1060 (R45) Copper-Coated Steel TIG & Oxy-Fuel Welding Rod
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Description
Harris W1060 (R45) Copper-Coated Steel TIG & Oxy-Fuel Welding Rod
Harris W1060 (R45) welding rod is a copper-coated, low-carbon steel filler rod for TIG (GTAW) and oxy-fuel welding on mild and low-carbon steels. It offers good ductility and machinability and is well suited for sheet, plate, pipe, automotive repair, and ornamental fabrication where high-strength filler metal is not required.
Select the required diameter and package from the product options above. The selected variation determines the Harris part number, online selling price, shipping weight, net cost, and whether the 50 lb rod package is the standard or unstamped version.
Product Highlights
- Harris W1060 / R45 copper-coated low-carbon steel welding rod
- Suitable for TIG / GTAW and oxy-fuel welding
- Good ductility and machinability
- Produces clean, ductile weld deposits when used on properly prepared base metal
- Designed for mild and low-carbon steels
- Suitable for steel sheet, plate, and pipe where higher-strength filler metal is not required
- No flux required for oxy-fuel welding; use an appropriate neutral flame and qualified procedure
- Conforms to AWS A5.2 / ASME SFA-5.2 classification R45
Technical Specifications
Common Applications
Mild Steel Fabrication
- Low-carbon steel sheet
- Steel plate
- Steel pipe
- General repair welding
Repair & Fabrication
- Automotive repair
- Ornamental metalwork
- Light fabrication
- Maintenance welding
Product Resources
Review current Harris manufacturer information and the applicable welding procedure before final product selection or welding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harris W1060 (R45) used for?
Harris W1060 is a copper-coated low-carbon steel rod used for TIG and oxy-fuel welding on mild and low-carbon steel, including sheet, plate, pipe, automotive repair, and ornamental fabrication.
Does W1060 conform to an AWS classification?
Yes. Harris W1060 conforms to AWS A5.2 and ASME SFA-5.2 classification R45.
Is flux required for oxy-fuel welding with W1060?
No flux is normally required. Follow the current Harris technical information and the applicable qualified welding procedure for flame adjustment and base-metal preparation.
What is the difference between the standard and U 50 lb variants?
The U-designated 50 lb variants are unstamped rod versions. Select the version required for your application and identification requirements.
What diameters are included in this GetPipe.com listing?
This listing includes 1/16 in., 3/32 in., and 1/8 in. diameter W1060 rod in the package combinations shown in the product options.
Important Ordering & Safety Notes
- Rod length is 36 in.
- Available package sizes vary by diameter; select the exact diameter and package combination required.
- U-designated 50 lb variants are unstamped rod versions.
- Selected variation determines the Harris part number, online price, shipping weight, and cost.
- Verify base material, welding process, filler-metal classification, and applicable welding procedure before use.
- Welding fumes and gases can be hazardous. Review current manufacturer labeling and safety documentation and follow applicable workplace safety requirements.
