The benefit of using this wire is that it does not require a shielding gas. Spool, h522506r19 in the mig wire category at tractor supply co. If you want to weld 304l by 316l filler, instead of 308l, it is possible. Selectarc fc 308lap, selectarc fc 309lap and selectarc fc 316lap.
Er308l stainless welding wire is used in mig, tig and subarc processes for all 300 series stainless up to and including 308. Alloy er 308 er 308l stainless steel er 308 er 308l. Weldingcity 5lb er308l stainless steel tig welding rods 308l 1. This is a suitable wire for applications at cryogenic temperatures.
This is known as a transition weld used largely for pressure vessel fabrications. For bare wire welding saw, gmaw, gtaw and fcaw, use equivalent electrode classifications aws a 5. Aws filler metal specifications by material and welding. Welding stainless steel the welders warehouse blog. You must provide a heat number for the product you are using to get and actual cert. Alloy er 308308h is a stainless steel tig, mig and subarc wire used for welding.
The stable arc, even at low welding currents, makes the electrode very suitable for sheet metal welding. Match the chemical composition of the base metal as closely as possible. Cm 5upbb 24 saw wirefluxcombination, highalloyed, high temperature 2157 fox cm. Technical data sheet 308l welding wire and rod 2 of 2. Electrode selection is critical to ease of cleanup, weld strength, bead quality and for minimizing any spatter. You can get a typical cert or actual and actual cert. Alloy er 308308l is a stainless steel tig, mig and subarc wire used for welding. Easytoweld rutile type electrode for welding in the lat position. The specific on horizontal fillet welds, electrodes with. One way is to scroll to the rear of the book and find the quick index by product name. The degree to which these changes occur, and their effect on the finished weldment in terms of resistance to corrosion and mechanical properties depends upon alloy content, thickness, filler metal, joint design, weld method, and welder skill.
Er308l has the same analysis as type 308 except the carbon content has been held to a maximum of. The base metal grouping scheme consists of the p numbers and group numbers. For high temperature applications such as in the electrical power industry, the high carbon 308h electrode provides better creep resistance than does 308l. Shieldbright 308l was developed for welding type 304l stainless steel and can also be used. See products listing for available diameters in each of the alloys listed above. Harris er308l 116 stainless steel tig welding wire 3. Esab offers multiple selfshielded fluxcored wire fcaw options under corebright and coreshield. To weld the ferritic stainless steels, filler metals should be used. Easyto weld rutile type electrode for welding in the lat position. For cladding it deposits a 308 type deposit on carbon steel and can be followed by 307 weld metal. The following datasheet provides an overview of grade 308l stainless steel. Shop a large range of 308l stainless steel welding rods at msc industrial supply. You can be assured that our electrodes will meet your demanding applications because arcos has earned these prestigious certifications among others. The increased silicon provides better arc stability, smoother bead appearance and wetting while the low carbon.
Comweld 308l stainless steel is a highquality low carbon rod for the gas or gas tungsten arc tig welding of a wide range of low carbon and stabilised 300 series stainless steel. It may be used for welding all 300 series stainless steel up to and including 308l. Description and applications inweld 308l is similar to inweld 308 but contains an average of 0. Blue demon er308l x 116 x 36 x 1lb tube stainless steel tig. Msc industrial supply is here to support all your metalworking and maintenance repair needs with over 1 million products in stock and ready to ship today. For purposes of discussion, in welding there are three zones of principal concern. Grade 308l stainless steel is a low carbon version of grade 308. Er308l is ideal for welding types 304l, 321, and 347 stainless steels.
By clicking on each link, youll come to that product area. Most frequently used to weld base metals of similar composition. The standard of excellence in tubular welding electrodes. But i couldnt undrestand what mil278, m1, class a means.
Here you can purchase all aws publications pdf and hardcopy format. Iron alloy with up to 20% cr, up to 7% ni and up to 3% mo. The mig welding electrode is a continuously fed wire referred to as mig wire. Shielding gas composition can affect the usability of a wire, the chemical composition and mechanical properties of the weld metal. So you could weld 304 stainless steel with a 308 or 316 rodwire. Also used to weld type 304 and similar base metals where severe.
It may also be used for welding types 321 and 347 if the service conditions do not exceed an. The er308l welding wire consists mainly of low c18r8ni. Wire is suitable for joining stainless steels of 304l, 18cr8nielc and 18cr8ninb types for service temperatures up to 350 deg c. It can also be used for welding the stabilized grades 321 and 347 in noncorrosive conditions. It is the most popular stainless wire for generalpurpose applications where corrosion is moderate. It is particularly used to perform submerged arc welding of grade 304 stainless steel. Esab documentation download library filler metal data book manuals. Versatile electrode designed to weld several types of austenitic steels. Q2 lot certificate showing actual wire composition. Universal 308l is the low carbon version of 308 and is designed for welding 304l stainless steel. C 9 mvig gmaw solid wire, highalloyed, creep resistant 2145 c 9 mvmc gmaw metal cored wire, highalloyed, creep resistant 2147 c 9 mvupbb 910 saw wire fluxcombination, highalloyed, creep resistant 2158 fox c 9 mvw smaw stick electrode, highalloyed, creep resistant 2118 c 9 mvwig gtaw rod, highalloyed, creep resistant 24.
The main component of 308l is ultralow c18cr8ni, it is mig wires that are widely used in welding austenitic stainless steel and it is all position welding. The chemical composition of the electrode wire and flux core, in combination with the shielding gas, will determine the weld metal composition and mechanical properties of the weld. Applications wb309lm is used mainly for welding stainless steels and wrought and cast alloys to carbon steels such as 304 clad steels. The lincoln electric company excalibur 308308l15, 17. Fc 308lap, fc 309lap, fc 316lap fluxcored wire with slag fp flat and horizontal. Weld process used for tig gtaw aws chemical composition requirements c 0. Material safety data sheet stainless steel covered electrodes date of issue. The lincoln electric company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Technical data sheet 309l welding rod and wire overview 309l is an austenitic stainless steel used to weld base metal of similar composition and 300 series stainless to carbon or low alloy steels, and also the low carbon grades of stainless. Alloy er 308 er 308h stainless steel er 308 er 308h. Arcaloy 308l15 electrodes were developed for the welding of type 304l. As the wire becomes melted, the flux creates its own cloud around the weld, therefore eliminating the need for shielding gas. Selectarc tig 308l, selectarc tig 309l and selectarc tig 316l.
The 308 and 308l alloys are designed to weld the standard 188 grades such as 304 stainless steels. Great filler rod, only thing i recommend you do that should be a common practice anyway is to give the rod a wipe with a rag and acetone before you weld with it to. Selectarc mig 308lsi, selectarc mig 309lsi and selectarc mig 316lsi fluxcored wire with slag ap all position. Universal wire works 308l stainless steel electrode. The second way is to use the bookmarks and click on quick index by. The 2 main advantages of using a 309 instead of a 308 when joining a stainless steel to another steel is 1 the higher chemistry,cr22. Technical data sheet tig 308l, 309l and 316l stainless steel. Any part of a welding wire, with exception of the potion appropriately extended. This classification is the same as alloy er 308, except for the carbon content. Application er308l has the same analysis as type 308 except the carbon content has been held to a maximum of.
Its welding line metal has good mechanical properties and resistance ability to intergranular corrosion and crack. Lincoln electric ed025412 er 308308l tig welding wire rods embossed on each steel,electrodes,rods,pounds,lbs. Higher alloy electrode specified in the table should normally be used to meet the required tensile and toughness after post weld heat treatment pwht. Selectarc mig 308lsi, selectarc mig 309lsi and selectarc mig 316lsi. I could write a book on all the different types of stainless steel, but for.
Electrode chart part no price per pack size dia packaging usages typical chemical composition mechanical properties of all weld metal as welded e30816 aws a5. The electrodes for fluxcored arc welding consist of a metal shield surrounding a core of fluxing andor alloying compounds as shown in figure 1058. Used to weld base metals of similar composition in wrought or cast iron. It is the most popular stainless wire for generalpurpose applications where corrosion is.
Horizontal fillet produced by select 308l with co2 shielding. Type 308l is ideal for welding type 304l stainless steels designed to be used primarily with basic fluxes versatile electrode designed to weld several types of austenitic steels q2 lot certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number fn available online. Alloy description and application 308l is a austenitic stainless steel used to weld base metal of similar composition types such as aisi 201174 mn. It coordinates with the stainless steel alkaline sintered flux sj601. The good lowing properties of the weld metal give a good inish to the weld beads on both butt and illet welds. Avesta fcw 308lmvrpw is designed for allround welding and can be used in all positions without changing the parameter settings. Test results for mechanical properties, deposit or electrode composition and diffusible hydrogen levels were obtained from a weld produced and tested according to prescribed. Material safety data sheet stainless steel covered electrodes. Apr 02, 2020 the mig welding electrode is a continuously fed wire referred to as mig wire. Details of the mechanical properties always refer to the pure weld metal in accordance with the applicable standards. Feb 26, 20 grade 308l stainless steel is a low carbon version of grade 308.
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