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Silver stainless steel TIG welding rods 1/16 inch diameter 36 inches long in 10 lb package

Westward

Westward 20AP20 TIG Welding Rod 1/16" 36" 10 lb

SKU CH-7QW5-789Z1

1/16-inch diameter stainless-steel TIG rod in 36-inch lengths, AWS ER316LSi classified for welding 316L grades with 90 ksi tensile strength, supplied in a 10 lb package

  • Product typeWelding Supplies
  • Stainless-steel composition resists corrosion on 316L and 316LN grades
  • 1/16-inch diameter and 36-inch length suit precise TIG welding control
  • AWS ER316LSi classification meets 90 ksi tensile and 64 ksi yield requirements
  • DCEN current compatibility enables flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • 10-pound package supplies extended production runs without frequent changeovers

What this rod is and who uses it

Westward 20AP20 is a stainless-steel TIG welding rod classified AWS ER316LSi for joining 316L and 316LN grades. The 10 lb package contains 36 in rods of .0625 in diameter and is intended for fabricators running DCEN current on stainless-to-stainless work.

What the specification changes for the welder

ER316LSi chemistry adds silicon to improve puddle fluidity and bead appearance in flat, horizontal, vertical-up, vertical-down and overhead positions. As-welded tensile strength reaches 90 ksi with a minimum yield of 64 ksi, giving consistent mechanical properties across all qualified positions.

What to verify before ordering

Confirm the base metal is 316L or 316LN stainless and that the power source can supply DCEN output for GTAW. The rod diameter .0625 in requires appropriate amperage range and a compatible torch setup; California Proposition 65 warnings apply for cancer and reproductive-harm substances.

How it compares

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Price $117.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 1,978 comparable items (median $50.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWESTWARD
Product typeWelding Supplies

Questions about this item

Does the ER316LSi rod itself wear out or need periodic replacement during long projects?

The rod is consumed as filler metal during each weld, so you replace it by feeding a new 36 in length from the 10 lb pack when the current piece runs out.

What mechanical limit appears first when welding continuously with this 1/16 in diameter rod?

The deposited weld metal reaches a minimum yield strength of 64 ksi and tensile strength of 90 ksi, which are the limiting mechanical values for the joint.

How much heat and fume does the rod produce when running all day on DCEN polarity?

The rod is designed for DCEN TIG welding on 316L and 316LN stainless grades; heat input and fume generation depend on your machine amperage setting and ventilation, not on the rod alone.

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