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TIG Tungsten

TIG Mode Tungsten Type Color Code Inverter Ready Performance Breakdown
AC Only Pure Tungsten Green Traditional sine wave AC. High consumption. Balled tip.
DC / AC/DC 2% Ceriated Gray Fires up fast at low amps. Best for orbital, tubing, and thin sheet.
DC / AC/DC 1% Lanthanated Black Smooth arc. Good low-amp control. All-purpose performer.
DC / AC/DC 1.5% Lanthanated Gold Stable arc. Clean running. Versatile and non-radioactive.
DC / AC/DC 2% Lanthanated Blue Tough under heat. Excellent for AC & DC. High amp workhorse.
DC Only 1% Thoriated Yellow Sharp arc. Great starts. Handles heat. Slightly radioactive.
DC Only 2% Thoriated Red Industry workhorse. Hard starts. Strong performance. Inverter friendly.
AC Only 1% Zirconiated White Resists contamination. Best for AC on aluminum. Balled tip required.