AWS A5.4: E308-16 & E308L-16

AWS A5.4: E308-16 & E308L-16

Primarily designed for welding type 308L base metal with low or medium carbon content. Contains low carbon to avert carbide precipitation during welding as well as weld service. Excellent for welding 18 Cr-8 Ni steels. Has a smooth running arc that results in a uniform weld bead that is flat to slight convex.

Welding Wire  AWS A5.4: E308-16 & E308L-16

APPLICATIONS

Single and multiple pass, DCEP, AC, All Position

INDUSTRIES

TYPICAL WELD METAL CHEMISTRY* (Chem Pad)

Welding Positions:

CONFORMANCES AND APPROVALS:

• AWS A5.4, Class E308-16 & E308L-16
• ASME SFA 5.4
• CWB

Food and Beverage, Petrochemical plants, Pulp and Paper, other general fabrication on stainless steels.

STORAGE

VERTICAL-UP

FLAT & HORIZONTAL

OVERHEAD

VERTICAL-DOWN

Use slight weaving motion within the puddle

Angle electrode 10-15° from 90°

 Product have a high degree of moisture resistance; however, for critical applications, the
electrodes should be held at 215°F - 300°F after opening.

Not recommended

Use weaving techniques or inverted V. Reduced amperage compared to flat position setting

TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES* (As Welded)

• Maintaining a proper welding procedure - including pre-heat and interpass temperatures - may be critical
depending on the type and thickness of steel being welded.

AVAILABLE DIAMETERS AND PACKAGES:

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Spray-like arc transfer
• Directional arc
• Easy strike and re-strike

• All-position

• Self-detaching slag
• Low spatter and less clean-up
• Metal goes where directed
• Easy to use, less chance of starting defects

• Welds extremely well in flat, horizontal, vertical (up) and overhead positions

• Less chance of slag inclusions

Category

AWS A5.4: E308-16 & E308L-16, Stainless Welding Wire,tianjin, China

ARC LENGTH

Short (less than 1/2 the diameter of the electrode)

RECOMMENDED WELDING PROCEDURES

RECONDITIONING

If exposed to atmosphere for extended periods, recondition at 660°F for 2 hours