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ER880-116X36 - 880 Universal Maintenance TIG Rod - 1/16 in - 10lb Tube

Packaging: 10 lb per tube
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OVERVIEW

The Ultimate Problem Solver for Maintenance Welding

When you are out in the field or working in a busy maintenance shop, you don't always have the luxury of knowing exactly what grade of steel you are working on. Equipment breaks, shafts snap, and dies crack—often without a blueprint in sight. This is where the Josef Gas 880 TIG Rod (1/16" x 36") shines. Known as the "universal" maintenance rod, the 880 alloy is engineered specifically to take the guesswork out of repair welding.

This premium TIG filler metal is formulated with a specialized high-chromium, high-nickel composition that creates a weld deposit with exceptional strength and ductility. Unlike standard mild steel rods that may crack when welding high-carbon or alloyed steels, the 880 rod produces a deposit that yields to stress rather than breaking. This makes it the go-to choice for repairing broken bolts, springs, tool steels, and drive shafts. It is capable of joining dissimilar metals—such as stainless steel to carbon steel—with a bond that is often stronger than the base metal itself.

Key Benefits for the Fabricator

The 1/16" diameter is perfect for fine detail work on dies or thinner gauge materials where heat input must be controlled. The rod flows smoothly under 100% Argon shielding gas, producing a bead that is dense, porosity-free, and aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, the deposit is fully machinable, allowing you to build up worn surfaces on shafts or gears and then machine them back to original tolerance. Whether you are repairing a cracked transmission housing or joining a tool steel cutting edge to a mild steel backing, the Josef Gas 880 TIG Rod delivers reliability when you need it most.

Common Applications

  • Tool & Die Repair: Excellent for repairing cracks in H13, A2, and D2 dies.
  • Dissimilar Joining: Welds stainless to mild steel, or alloy steel to carbon steel.
  • Broken Stud Removal: Can be used to build up broken studs for extraction.
  • Wear Resistance: The deposit work-hardens, providing good resistance to friction and wear.
Additional Information
Packaging Description:10 lb per tube, 10lb tube
Weld Process:TIG
Grade:specialty-alloy, Steel
Packaging:10lb tube
Brand:n/a
Diameter:1.6mm
Position:All Position, n/a
Polarity:NA
Rod Type:TIG
Material Composition:High Chromium-Nickel Specialty Alloy
Tensile Strength:~120,000 PSI
Length :36"
Applications:Dissimilar Steels, Spring Steel, Tool & Die Repair
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Rod Type:TIG
Material Composition:High Chromium-Nickel Specialty Alloy
Tensile Strength:~120,000 PSI
Elongation:~25-30%
Length:36"
Shielding Gas:100% Argon
Applications:Tool & Die Repair, Dissimilar Steels, Spring Steel
brand:josef
diameter:1-6mm
weld-process:tig
grade:specialty-alloy
packaging:10lb-tube
packaging-description:10lb-tube
position:all-position

INCLUDED

  • 10 lb Tube of 880 TIG Welding Rods (1/16" Diameter x 36" Length)
  • Protective Storage Tube

APPLICATIONS

  • Joining dissimilar steels (e.g., Stainless to Carbon)
  • Repairing tool and die steels (H13, A2, D2, S7)
  • Welding spring steel and high-carbon steels
  • Building up worn shafts and gears
  • Repairing cracked heavy equipment housings
  • Extraction of broken bolts and studs

FAQ

The 880 rod has a much higher tensile strength (~120,000 PSI vs ~70,000 PSI) and a specialized chemical composition that prevents cracking when welding dissimilar or high-carbon steels, which standard mild steel wire cannot handle reliably.

Yes, this is one of the primary applications for the 880 alloy. It creates a strong, crack-resistant bond between stainless steel and carbon steel without the risk of brittle phases forming in the weld zone.

No, you should use standard 100% Argon gas, just as you would for regular stainless steel TIG welding.

Yes, the weld deposit from 880 rods is fully machinable, making it excellent for building up worn shafts or gear teeth that need to be turned down to size.

While 880 can be used on some grades of cast iron for non-critical repairs, high-nickel rods (like Ni-99 or Ni-55) are generally preferred for cast iron. However, 880 is excellent for joining cast steel to mild steel.

These are 1/16 inch (1.6mm) in diameter and 36 inches in length, which is a standard size for fine to medium TIG welding applications.

The 880 alloy has high chromium and nickel content, giving it excellent corrosion resistance similar to stainless steel. It will not rust under normal atmospheric conditions.

In many cases, the superior elongation of the 880 alloy eliminates the need for pre-heating. However, for very thick sections or extremely high-carbon steels, a moderate pre-heat is still good practice to slow the cooling rate.

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