HELIOS

Sizing tools

Electrode and amperage

Tell us the thickness and material and we'll tell you which electrode to use, at what amperage and on which machine.

Set the thickness and choose material and position.

Material

Welding position

Electrode

Ø 2.5mm

3/32"

Amperage

70-110A

Start at 90 A

Suggested type

E6013

E6013 / E6011

💡E6013 for general work and a clean bead; E6011 when the plate is rusty, painted or damp.
ElectrodeInchesAmperageThickness
Ø 1.6 mm1/16"40-70 A0.8-2 mm
Ø 2 mm5/64"50-90 A1.5-3 mm
Ø 2.5 mm3/32"70-110 A2-5 mm
Ø 3.2 mm1/8"90-150 A3-8 mm
Ø 4 mm5/32"130-200 A6-14 mm
Ø 5 mm3/16"180-270 A10-25 mm

Machines that deliver it

Best fitVIPER 5000Industrial double-pulse MIG power source with DSP control30 A · 12 – 45 V · MIG-MAG / FCAW / MMA / TIG LiftHAMMER MIG 4000Three-phase industrial MIG / TIG / MMA welder40 A · MIG / TIG / MMA

Complete the kit

Best fitSCORPION SR26 XP250 A TIG torch with switchHPT-XP2-639SCORPION SR26 XV250 A TIG torch with gas valveHPT-XV2-638BULLET 600Fibreglass auto-darkening welding helmet5 – 8 / 9 – 13

Starting values: fine-tune by penetration, bead appearance and the electrode maker's recommendation. Vertical and overhead call for lower amperage and narrower beads.