• AWS A5.16 ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Solid Welding Wire

• ERTi‑1: CP Ti Gr.1, highest ductility & corrosion resistance, low strength

• ERTi‑2: CP Ti Gr.2, general-purpose workhorse, balanced property

• ERTi‑5: Ti‑6Al‑4V, high strength alpha-beta alloy for structural parts

• All: AWS A5.16 solid wire, TIG/MIG, high purity argon shielding required

• Bright silver / silvery-white-Straw / light gold(post anodized) color

Standard AWS A5.16	Chemical Composition %
	C	O	N	H	Fe	Al	V	Ti	OtherEach	Other Total
ERTi‑1	≤0.03	0.03~0.10	≤0.012	≤0.008	≤0.08	--	--	Rest	≤ 0.05	≤0.15
ERTi‑2	≤0.03	0.08~0.16	≤0.015	≤0.008	≤0.12	--	--	Rest	≤ 0.15	≤0.15
ERTi‑5	≤0.05	0.12~0.20	≤0.03	≤0.015	≤0.22	5.5~6.7	3.5~4.5	Rest	≤ 0.15	≤0.15

AWS A5.16 ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Solid Welding Wire.pdf

Mechanical Properties	Fusion Temperature ℃	Electrical IACS	Density g/mm3	Tensile Mpa	Yield Mpa	Elongation %
ERTi‑1	---	---	---	≥240	140~200	≥24
ERTi‑2	---	---	---	≥345	275~340	≥20
ERTi‑5	---	---	---	≥860	780~830	≥10

AWS A5.16 ERTi‑1 is for ductile Grade1 pure titanium corrosion equipment, widely used ERTi‑2 joins Grade1‑4 pure titanium for heat exchangers and chemical piping, while high strength ERTi‑5 (Ti‑6Al‑4V) is applied for aerospace and new energy load-bearing titanium alloy structures.

• AWS A5.16 ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Solid Welding Wire

• Choose ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium welding wire Size in mm: 0.8mm / 1.0mm / 1.2mm/ 1.6mm

• Choose ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Size in inch: 0.030 / 0.035 / 0.040 / 0.045/ 3/16 - 3/64

• Choose ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium mig Spool Weight(Package): 0.5kg / 2kg / 7kg

• Choose ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Size:  1.2mm/ 1.6mm/ 2.0mm/ 2.4mm/ 3.2mm/ 4.0mm

• Choose ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Weight(Package): 5kg / 10kg / 1LB / 2LB / 4.5LB / 20LB

• AWS A5.16 ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Solid Welding Wire Requirements

  
  

  ERTi‑1 (CP Titanium Grade1)

  Softest commercially pure titanium filler, **maximum ductility**, lowest strength

  Ultra-low interstitial elements; excellent corrosion resistance in oxidizing chemical environments

  Good formability, ideal for welding Grade1 pure titanium

  Low mechanical strength; not suitable for load-bearing structural parts

  Applications: electrolytic equipment, deep-drawn titanium liners, explosion cladding

  
  

  ERTi‑2 (CP Titanium Grade2)

  Industry workhorse pure titanium wire; balanced strength, ductility and corrosion resistance

  Most widely used CP Ti filler; matches Grade1/2/3/4 pure titanium

  Good weldability, stable weld bead

  Still pure titanium, strength much lower than Ti‑6Al‑4V

  Applications: heat exchangers, chemical piping, pressure vessels, marine corrosion equipment

  
  

  ERTi‑5 (Ti‑6Al‑4V, Grade5)

  Alpha-beta titanium alloy filler, high strength & good toughness

  High strength-to-weight ratio, heat treatable

  Matched for welding Ti‑6Al‑4V titanium alloy

  Higher cost; stricter welding procedure control

  Applications: aerospace components, structural parts, power & new energy lightweight assemblies

  
  

  AWS A5.16 ERTi‑1 and ERTi‑2 are commercially pure titanium solid wires. ERTi‑1 offers the highest ductility

  and corrosion resistance for soft pure titanium components, while ERTi‑2 is the general-purpose grade with

  balanced performance for chemical and heat exchanger fabrication. ERTi‑5 (Ti‑6Al‑4V) is alloyed titanium filler

  delivering high strength for aerospace structural welds. All three wires require high-purity argon shielding to

  prevent embrittlement of titanium weld metal.

• AWS A5.16 ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Solid Welding Wire Identification

  AWS A5.16 ERTi‑1, ERTi‑2 and ERTi‑5 titanium wires share similar silver-grey surface and cannot be told apart visually; identification depends on spool marking or chemical testing, while weld bead colour only monitors welding shielding quality.

  Each spool / package shall be clearly marked:

  AWS classification: ERTi‑1 / ERTi‑2 / ERTi‑5

  Standard: AWS A5.16 / A5.16M

  Alloy name: CP Ti Grade1 (ERTi‑1), CP Ti Grade2 (ERTi‑2), Ti‑6Al‑4V (ERTi‑5)

  Wire diameter, net weight, heat / lot number, manufacturer name

•  AWS A5.16 ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Solid Welding Wire Packaging

  AWS A5.16 ERTi‑1, ERTi‑2 and ERTi‑5 titanium solid wires are vacuum-packed either on plastic spools for MIG or as 914mm straight rods for TIG,

  with marked labels and MTC, to prevent oxygen and moisture contamination before welding.

  MIG: Vacuum sealed plastic spool, 1/5/10kg

  TIG: Vacuum sealed straight rod, standard length 914mm

  Outer package: Carton + plywood case for export

  Each unit marked with grade, size, lot number

  Spooled wire (for GMAW / MIG)

  Spool material: Plastic spool (D200 / D300 standard)

  Net weight: 1kg, 5kg, 10kg per spool

  Packing: Each spool vacuum-sealed in aluminium foil bag → carton box → plywood case for export

  Available diameters: 0.8,1.0,1.2,1.6 mm

  
  

  Straight cut rods (for GTAW / TIG)

  Standard length: 914 mm (36 inch), optional 1000 mm

  Diameters:1.6,2.0,2.4,3.2 mm

  Packing: Vacuum sealed plastic tube / foil bag → plastic box → plywood case

1.  Welding fumes can be hazardous to your health. Work in a well-ventilated area or use a local exhaust (fume extraction) system to keep fumes away from your breathing zone .

2. Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection. Use welding goggles or a helmet with a shade 4-5 lens for gas welding , along with heat-resistant gloves and protective clothing . To avoid skin contact, follow standard precautions: wash thoroughly after handling, and do not allow contaminated work clothing to leave the worksite .

3.  Avoid overheating. Excessive heat will cause zinc to evaporate from the alloy, producing excessive white fumes and leading to weld defects like porosity and reduced joint strength . Use a neutral or slightly oxidizing flame and control the heat input carefully to minimize zinc loss. Also, note that this filler metal is not suitable for furnace brazing in a controlled atmosphere due to zinc volatilization issues .

AWS A5.16 ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Solid Welding Wire 10 famous brand are which factory?

1:sanzhong, 2:giant, 3:safra, 4:Hobart, 5:SAF, 6:ALCOTEC, 7:INDALCO, 8:HYUNDAI, 9:Oxford, 10:golden bridge

AWS A5.16 ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Solid Welding Wire supplier and factories locates in such countries like?

China,America,Brazil,England,Russia,Poland,India,Pakistan,NewZealand,Korea,Australia,Dubai,Turkey,Indonesia,UAE.

Can ERTi‑1, ERTi‑2 and ERTi‑5 be substituted for each other?

Generally NO. ERTi‑1 and ERTi‑2 are commercially pure titanium fillers for CP titanium base metal. ERTi‑5 (Ti‑6Al‑4V) is high-strength alloy filler for Ti-6Al-4V. Mixing grades will lead to mismatched strength, corrosion resistance and cracking risk. Substitution requires engineering approval.

ERTi‑1 VS ERTi‑2 VS ERTi‑5?

AWS A5.16 ERTi‑1 and ERTi‑2 are commercially pure titanium solid wires. ERTi‑1 delivers the highest ductility and corrosion resistance with the lowest strength, for welding Grade1 pure titanium. ERTi‑2 is the most popular general-purpose pure titanium filler with balanced strength and corrosion resistance for Grade1~4 CP titanium. ERTi‑5 (Ti‑6Al‑4V) is alloyed titanium filler metal with much higher strength, designed for welding Ti‑6Al‑4V structural components. All three grades require high-purity argon shielding during TIG/MIG welding.

Titanium wire (ERTi‑1/ERTi‑2/ERTi‑5) VS Aluminum welding wires (AWS A5.10 ER2319, ER4043, ER5356, ER4145, ER2219, ER3103)?

Titanium solid wires have much higher strength and better corrosion resistance than aluminium fillers. ER2319 is high-strength Al-Cu heat-treatable wire for aerospace aluminium structures, but aluminium wires cannot match titanium’s performance in seawater and strong acid environments. Aluminium MIG/TIG wires only need argon shielding as well, but have no risk of high-temperature oxygen embrittlement like titanium.

Titanium wire (ERTi‑1/ERTi‑2/ERTi‑5) VS Copper alloy welding wires (AWS A5.7 ERCuSi-A, ERCuSn-A)?

Copper alloy wires have excellent thermal conductivity and are used for joining copper and bronze parts. Copper fillers have good wear resistance, but their corrosion resistance and strength-to-weight ratio are far below titanium. Copper alloy wires are not suitable for high-corrosion marine and chemical equipment.

Titanium wire (ERTi‑1/ERTi‑2/ERTi‑5) VS Nickel alloy welding wires (AWS A5.34 ERNiCrMo, ENiCrMo3T0-4, ENiCrMo3)?

Nickel-based fillers have great high-temperature corrosion resistance and can serve at elevated temperatures. Nickel alloy wires are heavier than titanium, with much higher density. Nickel fillers are chosen for high-temperature flue gas and strong oxidizing chemical conditions, while titanium works better at ambient / low temperature in chloride environment.

Titanium wire (ERTi‑1/ERTi‑2/ERTi‑5) VS Stainless steel solid wires (AWS A5.9 ER308L, ER309L, ER316L)?

Stainless steel wires are low-cost general corrosion fillers for piping and pressure vessels. Stainless steel suffers pitting corrosion in chloride seawater, while CP titanium (ERTi‑1, ERTi‑2) resists chloride pitting very well. Stainless steel density is higher than titanium and has poor strength-to-weight ratio for lightweight structures.

Titanium wire (ERTi‑1/ERTi‑2/ERTi‑5) VS Carbon steel / low alloy steel wires (AWS A5.18 ER70S‑6, AWS A5.28 ER80S‑Ni1)?

Carbon steel solid wires are low cost for structural steel fabrication, but rust easily in wet and marine environments. Carbon steel fillers have no corrosion resistance and cannot be used for corrosion-resistant equipment. Titanium is far more expensive but provides long service life under corrosive media.

AWS A5 Series Welding Consumables Full Introduction?

AWS A5.01 / A5.01M

Welding Consumables – Procurement of Filler Metals and Fluxes

This standard covers general procurement, ordering, inspection and certification requirements for all AWS A5 welding consumables. 

It defines MTC material test certificate rules, lot traceability, sampling and acceptance guidelines for buyers and manufacturers. No welding wire/electrode 

grades, it is a purchasing guideline standard.

AWS A5.02 / A5.02M

Specification for Filler Metal Standard Sizes, Packaging, and Physical Attributes

Defines standard wire diameters, rod lengths, spool sizes, packaging forms, labeling requirements and physical dimension tolerance for all welding filler 

metals. It is a general specification for packaging and dimension, not for alloy classification.

AWS A5.1 / A5.1M

Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW / Stick Electrode)

Covered manual stick electrodes for carbon steel general fabrication.

Main grades: E6010, E6011, E7014, E7016, E7018, E7018‑1, E7024.

Application: Structural steel, pipe welding, carbon steel pressure vessel, general steel construction.

AWS A5.2 / A5.2M

Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Rods for Oxyfuel Gas Welding

Solid gas welding rods for oxy-acetylene welding of carbon steel and low alloy steel.

Main grades: R60, R60‑G.

Application: Small carbon steel repair, sheet metal oxyfuel joining.

AWS A5.3 / A5.3M

Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

SMAW covered aluminium stick electrodes for aluminium manual arc welding.

Main grades: E1100, E3003, E4043.

Application: Aluminium casting repair, on-site aluminium maintenance where MIG/TIG is unavailable.

AWS A5.4 / A5.4M

Specification for Stainless Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

SMAW stainless steel covered stick electrodes.

Main grades: E308‑16, E308L‑16, E309‑16, E309L‑16, E316L‑16, E310‑16, E2209‑16.

Application: Stainless steel pipe, pressure vessel, food equipment, corrosion resistant stainless fabrication.

AWS A5.5 / A5.5M

Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

SMAW low alloy steel stick electrodes for high strength and high temperature service.

Main grades: E7018‑A1, E8018‑B2, E9018‑B3, E8018‑C1, E9018‑C3, E10018‑D2.

Application: Boiler, power plant, high pressure pipeline, low temperature steel structural welds.

AWS A5.6 / A5.6M

Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

SMAW copper alloy covered stick electrodes.

Main grades: ECu, ECuSi, ECuSn, ECuAl‑A2.

Application: Copper casting repair, bronze, aluminium bronze corrosion equipment.

AWS A5.7 / A5.7M

Specification for Bare Copper and Copper Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods

Solid copper alloy MIG/TIG welding wires and straight rods.

Main grades: ERCu, ERCuSi‑A, ERCuSn‑A, ERCuAl‑A1, ERCuAl‑A2.

Application: Heat exchanger, copper pipe, bronze components, marine copper alloy parts.

AWS A5.8 / A5.8M

Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding

Brazing filler rods and wires for brazing process.

Main grades: BCu, BCuP, BAg, BAlSi.

Application: HVAC, carbide tip brazing, copper pipe brazing, aluminium brazing assembly.

AWS A5.9 / A5.9M

Specification for Bare Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes and Rods

Solid stainless steel MIG/TIG welding wires and rods.

Main grades: ER308, ER308L, ER309, ER309L, ER316L, ER310, ER2209.

Application: Stainless steel chemical equipment, seawater piping, duplex stainless structural parts.

AWS A5.10 / A5.10M

Specification for Bare Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods

Solid aluminium alloy MIG/TIG welding wires and straight rods.

Main grades: ER1100, ER4043, ER4047, ER5356, ER5183, ER3103, ER2219, ER2319.

Application: Aerospace, new energy structural components, aluminium casting repair, aluminium tank, heat exchanger. ER2319 (AlCu6MnZrTi) is 

heat-treatable for high strength 2219 aluminium alloy.

AWS A5.11 / A5.11M

Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy SMAW Electrodes

SMAW nickel alloy covered stick electrodes.

Main grades: ENi‑1, ENiCrFe‑2, ENiCrMo‑3, ENiCrMo‑4, ENiCrMo‑10.

Application: Strong corrosive chemical reactor, dissimilar metal welding, high temperature equipment.

AWS A5.12 / A5.12M

Specification for Tungsten and Oxide Dispersed Tungsten Electrodes for Arc Welding

TIG tungsten electrodes (non-filler metal, arc ignition electrode).

Main grades: EWTh‑2, EWCe‑2, EWLa‑1.5, EWZr‑1, EWP.

Application: TIG welding for all metal materials.

AWS A5.13 / A5.13M

Specification for Surfacing Electrodes for SMAW

Manual stick hardfacing electrodes for wear resistant overlay.

Main grades: EFeMn‑A, ECoCr‑A, ECrC‑A.

Application: Mining machinery, crusher, valve seat, roll repair, abrasion resistant overlay.

AWS A5.14 / A5.14M

Specification for Bare Nickel and Nickel Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods

Solid nickel alloy MIG/TIG welding wires and rods.

Main grades: ERNi‑1, ERNiCr‑3, ERNiCrMo‑3, ERNiCrMo‑4.

Application: High temperature, strong corrosion chemical equipment, dissimilar metal joining.

AWS A5.15 / A5.15M

Specification for Welding Electrodes and Rods for Cast Iron

Cast iron welding stick electrodes and filler rods.

Main grades: ENiFe‑CI, ENi‑CI, ESt, RCI.

Application: Grey cast iron, ductile iron casting defect repair, engine block repair.

AWS A5.16 / A5.16M

Specification for Bare Titanium and Titanium Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods

Solid titanium MIG/TIG welding wires and rods.

Main grades: ERTi‑1, ERTi‑2, ERTi‑3, ERTi‑5 (Ti‑6Al‑4V).

ERTi‑1 is CP Ti Grade1 with maximum ductility; ERTi‑2 is general-purpose CP Ti Grade2; ERTi‑5 is high strength Ti‑6Al‑4V for aerospace. 

All titanium wires require high purity argon shielding and vacuum packaging.

Application: Aerospace, chemical heat exchanger, seawater corrosion equipment, new energy lightweight parts.

AWS A5.17 / A5.17M

Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding

Carbon steel SAW solid wires matched with submerged arc fluxes.

Main grades: EM12K, EH12, EA2.

Application: Heavy steel plate fabrication, vessel longitudinal seam, structural steel SAW welding.

AWS A5.18 / A5.18M

Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding

GMAW carbon steel solid MIG wires.

Main grades: ER70S‑2, ER70S‑3, ER70S‑6, ER70S‑7.

Application: General structural steel, steel frame, carbon steel component MIG welding.

AWS A5.19 / A5.19M

Specification for Magnesium Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods

Solid magnesium alloy MIG/TIG welding wires.

Main grades: ERAZ61A, ERAZ92A, ERMgAl‑M.

Application: Magnesium alloy die casting repair, aerospace lightweight magnesium assemblies.

AWS A5.20 / A5.20M

Specification for Carbon Steel Flux Cored Welding Electrodes

Gas-shielded carbon steel FCAW flux cored wires.

Main grades: E70T‑1C, E71T‑8.

Application: High deposition rate structural steel fabrication, workshop automatic welding.

AWS A5.21 / A5.21M

Specification for Surfacing Welding Electrodes and Rods

Hardfacing filler metals including solid rod and flux cored wire for wear-resistant overlay.

Main grades: ERCoCr‑A, ECrC‑O.

Application: Hot wear, corrosion and abrasion resistant overlay for valve, turbine, mining parts.

AWS A5.22 / A5.22M

Specification for Stainless Steel Flux Cored and Metal Cored Welding Electrodes and Rods

Stainless steel gas shielded flux cored wires and metal cored wires.

Main grades: E308T‑1, E309T‑1, E316LT‑1, E2209T‑1.

Application: Stainless steel tank, pipe, corrosion resistant overlay, high efficiency stainless welding.

AWS A5.23 / A5.23M

Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding

Low alloy steel SAW wires matched with submerged arc fluxes.

Main grades: EA1, EB2, EB3.

Application: Boiler steel, high temperature pressure vessel, low temperature heavy plate SAW welding.

AWS A5.24 / A5.24M

Specification for Nickel Alloy Flux Cored Welding Electrodes

Nickel alloy gas shielded flux cored wires.

Main grades: ENiCrMo3T0‑4.

Application: Strong corrosive medium, high temperature equipment, dissimilar metal welds.

AWS A5.25 / A5.25M

Specification for Low Alloy Steel Electrodes for Electroslag Welding

Electroslag welding consumables for thick low alloy steel plate.

Main grades: ESW‑1, ESW‑2.

Application: Ultra thick steel plate vertical electroslag welding for heavy machinery.

AWS A5.26 / A5.26M

Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Electrogas Welding

Electrogas welding electrodes for vertical continuous welding of thick steel plate.

Application: Tall steel structure vertical seam welding.

AWS A5.27 / A5.27M

Specification for Carbon Steel Flux Cored Electrodes for Self-Shielded FCAW

Self-shielded carbon steel flux cored wires, no external shielding gas required.

Main grades: E71T‑8, E70T‑11.

Application: Outdoor site welding, field construction where argon/CO2 gas is inconvenient.

AWS A5.28 / A5.28M

Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding

Low alloy steel solid MIG/TIG wires.

Main grades: ER80S‑B2, ER90S‑B3, ER80S‑Ni1.

Application: High temperature boiler steel, low temperature pressure vessel, high strength low alloy steel components.

AWS A5.29 / A5.29M

Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Flux Cored Welding Electrodes

Gas shielded low alloy steel flux cored wires.

Main grades: E80T5‑B2, E91T1‑B3.

Application: High efficiency welding of high temperature and low temperature low alloy steel.

AWS A5.30 / A5.30M

Specification for Consumable Inserts

Consumable inserts for electroslag welding, not welding wire or electrode.

Application: ESW thick plate welding.

AWS A5.31 / A5.31M

Specification for Fluxes for Brazing and Braze Welding

Brazing flux, matched with brazing filler metal.

Application: Aluminium, copper, steel brazing.

AWS A5.32 / A5.32M

Specification for Fluxes for Soldering

Soft soldering flux for low temperature soldering.

AWS A5.33 / A5.33M

Specification for Soldering Fillers

Soft solder wire and solder bar for electronics soldering.

AWS A5.34 / A5.34M

Specification for Nickel Alloy Metal Cored Welding Wire

Nickel alloy metal cored GMAW wires.

Main grades: ENiCrMo3T0‑4, ENiCrMo4T0‑4.

Application: High efficiency MIG welding of nickel alloy for chemical and power industry.

AWS A5.35 / A5.35M

Specification for Aluminum Alloy Flux Cored Welding Electrodes

Aluminium alloy flux cored wires for aluminium welding.

Main grades: ER5XXXT‑X series aluminium flux cored wires.

Application: High efficiency aluminium MIG welding, aluminium casting repair.

AWS A5.36 / A5.36M

Specification for Magnesium Alloy Flux Cored Welding Electrodes

Magnesium alloy flux cored wires.

Application: High efficiency welding of magnesium alloy die castings.

AWS A5.38 / A5.38M

Specification for Plasma Transferred Arc and Laser Cladding Powders for Surfacing

Metal powder for PTA cladding and laser cladding, not wire or stick electrode.

Types: Iron-based, nickel-based, cobalt-based hardfacing powder.

Application: Valve, turbine shaft, hydraulic part laser cladding and PTA overlay for wear & corrosion resistance.

AWS A5.39 / A5.39M

Specification for Flux and Electrode Combinations for Submerged Arc and Electroslag Joining and Surfacing of Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloys

Combined standard for SAW flux + electrode matched set for stainless steel and nickel alloy submerged arc welding.

Application: Thick stainless steel and nickel alloy plate SAW welding for chemical and marine equipment.

The AWS A5 series filler metal system covers nearly all mainstream welding consumables for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Users can select 

SMAW stick electrodes, GMAW solid wires, FCAW flux-cored wires, metal-cored wires, SAW wires & fluxes, brazing fillers and cladding powders 

according to base material, mechanical requirement, service temperature, corrosion environment and welding process. Correct selection of AWS 

classified welding consumables ensures stable weld metal mechanical performance, corrosion resistance and long-term service reliability for critical industrial projects.

AWS A5 series standards define welding electrodes, solid wires, flux cored wires, rods, fluxes and cladding powders for carbon steel, low alloy steel, 

stainless steel, aluminium, copper, nickel, titanium, magnesium and cast iron welding, widely used in aerospace, chemical, marine and new energy industries.

How to choose a suitable AWS A5.16 ERTi1  ERTi2  ERTi5 Titanium Solid Welding Wire?

Select the titanium filler metal mainly based on your base material, service load and corrosion environment. Choose ERTi‑1 when welding Ti Grade 1 for applications requiring maximum ductility and corrosion resistance under low load. ERTi‑2 is the preferred general grade for welding Ti Grade1 to Grade4 commercially pure titanium for chemical, heat exchanger and seawater projects. Pick ERTi‑5 (Ti‑6Al‑4V) for joining Ti Grade5 (Ti‑6Al‑4V) alloy where high strength and lightweight structural performance are required. Cross-grade substitution needs formal engineering review.

Short bullet points

Base metal = Ti Grade1, low load, high ductility & corrosion requirement → ERTi‑1

Base metal = Ti Grade1/2/3/4 CP titanium, chemical / seawater / heat exchanger → ERTi‑2

Base metal = Ti‑6Al‑4V Grade5, high strength structural parts → ERTi‑5

Do not swap grades freely; substitution must get engineering approval

All titanium wires require full high-purity argon shielding