AWS A5.9: ER316H

Argon Arc Welding Wire

AWS A5.9: ER316H

TIG welding wire,AWS A5.9: ER316H

Classification:

EN ISO 14343-A: W 19 12 3 H
SFA 5.9 / AWS A5.9: ER316H

Characteristics and Application

AWS A5.9: ER316H is a solid wire rod for GTAW, suitable to weld austenitic stainless steels that will operate at high temperatures 500-800°C, under long term creep conditions. AWS A5.9: ER316H is also suitable for welding 321/321H and 347/347H grades for high temperature service. Recommended for welding steam piping, super heater headers for petro-chemical industry and power plants.

Chemical Composition (%)

Welding Positions:

Mechanical Properties of Deposited Metal

Wire Electrode Surface

Package Forms

Diameter

Smooth finish free from surface defects and foreign matter.

1,6 - 3,2 mm; sizes and tolerances acc. to ISO 544 and AWS A5.9.

5 kg carton boxes as standard package form for GTAW wire rods.

Base Materials

316/316H, CF10M, BS 316S51, 316S52, 316S53, 316C16, 316C71, UNS S31609

Suitable fluxes: BF 38, WP 380

Flux type suitability is strongly dependent on its application. In combination with the wire electrode the most suitable flux should match the requirements of the plate material as closely as possible under the existing welding conditions. Further information can be obtained from the technical flux data sheets.