Tungsten Electrode ER3[Purple Tip]

The new tungsten electrode will eventually become the number one tungsten as Thoriated(Red Tip) electrodes become harder to import due to the radioactive content.

Purple tungsten really is a true non-radioactive alternative to the thoriated tungsten electrode. Why?The E3 electrode as it is known has many benefits!

The electrode tip remains cooler than its thoriated cousin. It possesses superior repeatable ignition characteristics. Has increased arc stability. Benefits from reduced burn off. Can carry a higher current than the alternatives. Improved tip degradation of the electrode tip. For example – when using the same current density the E3 electrodes are around 900 degrees C less than a 2% Th (Red Tip) tungsten. Certainly not something to

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