Nickel 61 (ERNi-1) Welding Wire Guide

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Overview

Nickel 61 (AWS ERNi-1) is a commercially pure nickel welding wire for welding Nickel 200 and 201. Provides excellent corrosion resistance in caustic and reducing environments. The titanium addition helps control porosity and improve weld quality.

Welding Parameters

Parameter	GTAW	GMAW
Shielding Gas	Argon (99.995%)	Ar + 2% He or Ar + 2% CO2
Gas Flow Rate	8-15 L/min	15-25 L/min
Wire Diameter	1.6-3.2 mm	0.8-1.6 mm
Current Type	DCEN	DCEP
Welding Position	All positions	Flat / Horizontal

Applications

Nickel 61 welding wire is used in a wide range of demanding applications:

• Nickel 200/201: Welding of pure nickel piping and vessels.
• Caustic Service: Welding of caustic soda processing equipment.
• Chemical Processing: Welding of reducing acid equipment.
• Electronics: Welding of electronic and battery components.
• Overlay Cladding: Nickel overlay on steel for corrosion protection.

Available Product Forms

Hangbo Alloy Group supplies Nickel 61 welding wire in the following forms:

• TIG Wire: Straight lengths 1000 mm, diameters 1.6 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.4 mm, 3.2 mm.
• MIG Wire: Precision-wound spools (D200, D300), diameters 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm.
• SAW Wire: Coils for submerged arc welding, diameters 2.4 mm, 3.2 mm, 4.0 mm.

Related Standards

Standard	Description
AWS A5.14	ERNi-1
ISO 18274	S Ni 2061
EN ISO 18274	S Ni 2061
DIN 1736	SG-NiTi3

Contact Us for Nickel 61

Hangbo Alloy Group supplies Nickel 61 (ERNi-1) welding wire with full material certifications. We ensure consistent wire quality with precise diameter control, clean surface finish, and uniform feeding performance.

For quotations, material certifications, or technical consultation, contact our sales team or call +86-136-1165-6360.