Esab 693000283 Round Ceramic Weld Backing 36 Piece

Product Description

The ESAB 693000283 is a round ceramic weld backing tile used to support the weld pool on the root pass of a joint. Ceramic backing allows a welder to achieve full-penetration welds from a single side without requiring a backing bar or back-gouging. Each tile measures 1 inch in length with a 0.25 inch diameter profile. The set contains 36 pieces per package. Welders, pipefitters, and structural fabricators commonly use ceramic backing tiles to speed joint completion and reduce distortion on butt welds, pipe joints, and structural connections.

Ceramic weld backing tiles are suited for single-sided groove welds in structural steel fabrication, shipbuilding, pressure vessel work, and general manufacturing environments. The round profile accommodates curved or contoured joint geometries where flat tape-style backing is not practical. This product ships as a single package containing 36 individual tiles, making it appropriate for job-lot use on repetitive weld joints.

Key Features

• Round profile designed for curved and contoured joint geometries
• Supports the weld pool on root passes without a steel backing bar
• Enables full-penetration welds from one side, eliminating back-gouging
• 1 inch tile length with 0.25 inch diameter per piece
• 36 pieces per package for job-lot supply

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style ceramic weld backing solution for single-sided full-penetration groove welds in structural, pipe, and fabrication applications.

Installation Notes

Ceramic weld backing is applied by qualified welders or certified weld inspectors following applicable AWS or fabrication procedure specifications. Ensure the joint surface is clean, dry, and free of oil or mill scale before seating the tiles. Tiles must be firmly seated against the root face to prevent weld metal from running past the backing. Follow your site welding procedure specification for preheat, interpass temperature, and joint fit-up requirements.