WIA Austarc 16TC – 3.2mm Low Hydrogen Welding Electrode

WIA Austarc 16TC – 3.2mm Low Hydrogen Welding Electrode

The WIA Austarc 16TC 3.2mm Low Hydrogen Welding Electrode is one of Australia’s most trusted and widely used stick electrodes, relied upon by professional welders across fabrication, construction, and heavy industry. Designed for superior weld quality and ease of use, the Austarc 16TC delivers strong, clean welds with excellent mechanical properties in a wide range of applications.

Engineered for all-position welding (except vertical down), this premium low hydrogen electrode provides outstanding arc stability, smooth operation, and easy slag removal, making it suitable for both experienced welders and beginners.

Manufactured using WIA’s unique twin coating extrusion process, the Austarc 16TC ensures consistent performance, improved arc control, and reduced spatter for high-quality weld results every time.

Ideal for structural steel fabrication, maintenance, and general engineering work, this electrode is the preferred choice throughout Australia’s welding industry.

Key Features

• Premium low hydrogen welding electrode

• Excellent arc stability and smooth weld performance

• Produces clean, strong, high-quality welds

• Easy slag removal and reduced spatter

• Suitable for all positional welding (except vertical down)

• Trusted by Australian welders and industry professionals

• Consistent results with twin coating extrusion technology

Applications

• Structural steel fabrication

• General engineering and maintenance

• Construction and site welding

• Heavy fabrication work

• Repair and maintenance welding

Processes

• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

• MMAW (Manual Metal Arc Welding)