WIA Austarc 16TC Welding Electrodes

The WIA Austarc 16TC welding electrode is the go-to choice for welders across Australia, renowned for its superior performance and reliability in demanding applications. As a smooth-running, basic low hydrogen electrode, the 16TC is specially developed for all positional welding (except vertical down) using AC or DC power sources. Its exceptional arc stability and weldability make it perfect for producing high-quality welds with reliable notch toughness down to -40°C.

The Austarc 16TC is manufactured using a unique twin coating extrusion process that concentrates arc stabilizing elements in the inner coating. This ensures significantly improved arc stability and control, making the 16TC electrode suitable for a wide range of applications, from critical pipe welding to maintenance work on high-strength steels.

General Features

• Basic low hydrogen electrode for exceptional performance and reliability.
• Developed for all positional welding (except vertical down) using AC or DC power sources.
• Unique twin coating extrusion process for improved arc stability and control.
• Produces high-quality weld deposits with reliable notch toughness to -40°C.
• Ideal for use on carbon, carbon-manganese, and low-alloy high-strength steels.

Applications

• Pipe welding.
• Single-sided weld joints.
• Highly restrained joints.
• Maintenance applications.
• Buffer layer prior to hard surfacing build-up.
• Structural steel and sub-zero temperature applications.

Classification

• AS/NZS 4855-B: E49 16A
• AWS A5.1: E7016