{"product_id":"2-lanthanated-blue-tungsten-electrode","title":"2% Lanthanated Blue Tungsten Electrode","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Lanthanated Tungsten (WL20)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Lanthanated Tungsten (WL20) is a high-performance, non-radioactive TIG welding electrode containing 2% lanthanum oxide. Renowned for its versatility, it is widely regarded as an excellent all-purpose electrode, delivering reliable performance across a broad range of welding applications. Suitable for both AC and DC welding, WL20 provides outstanding arc starting, exceptional arc stability, and low electrode wear when welding materials such as steel, aluminum, titanium, and other specialty alloys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Versatility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for use with both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), WL20 is ideal for welders who frequently switch between different materials and welding processes without changing electrode types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperior Arc Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers quick, consistent arc ignition and excellent arc stability, while maintaining a sharp point for longer periods, even under demanding pulsed welding conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafer Alternative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a non-radioactive electrode, WL20 provides a safer substitute for traditional thoriated (red) tungsten, without sacrificing welding performance or reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide Material Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for TIG welding a variety of metals, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon and stainless steels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum and aluminum alloys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium alloys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNickel alloys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper and copper alloys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC Welding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grind the electrode to a sharp point for optimal arc control and penetration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAC Welding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The electrode can be lightly balled when required, depending on the application and machine settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Lanthanated Tungsten (WL20) is commonly available in the following diameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.4 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage for Illustration only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Welding Supplies","offers":[{"title":"1mm","offer_id":58326979019097,"sku":"1155","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.6mm","offer_id":58326979051865,"sku":"1156","price":12.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2mm","offer_id":58326979084633,"sku":"1159","price":40.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.4mm","offer_id":58326979117401,"sku":"1157","price":23.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.2mm","offer_id":58326979150169,"sku":"1158","price":54.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/9855\/5737\/files\/61HSa_oF35L._AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_ML2.jpg?v=1781771435","url":"https:\/\/advancedweldingsupplies.com\/products\/2-lanthanated-blue-tungsten-electrode","provider":"Advanced Welding Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}