2% Thoriated Tungsten (TT2), Red Tip

$19.8 ~~$60~~ In stock

Currently the most commonly used tungsten. Generally utilized for DC welding of steel and stainless steel. Offers good overall performance. A drawback is that this tungsten has a low-level radiation hazard.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

George ★★★★★ Oct 22, 2026

The arc starts way more stable than with my old pure tungsten, and that slight radioactivity concern is worth it for how clean these welds come out on stainless. No more wandering puddle.

Richard ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

Switched from a standard tungsten and noticed a noticeably more stable arc when welding stainless. The radioactivity is a non-issue for my occasional use, and the red tip band makes sorting them from my other rods quick.

Ellie M. ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

The red tip makes it easy to identify in my drawer, and the arc starts more consistently than with my old pure tungsten. I’ve been using it for a few weeks on stainless steel DC jobs, and it holds a point longer than I expected. Just be aware of the low-level radiation, but it’s not a problem with n