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316L Stainless Steel Arc Welding Rods

316L Stainless Steel Arc Welding Rods


High quality rutile low carbon stainless steel electrode depositing weld metal of the 19% Chromium, 12% Nickel, 3% Molybdenum type for corrosion resistance.

Wide usage in textile, pulp and paper, rayon and chemical industries.

May be used for overlaying carbon and low alloy steels to provide corrosion and acid resistance.

Suitable for general service at temperatures up to 500° C and for acid resistance up to 350° C.

The electrode is suitable for welding steels of AISI 316L, 316 and 317 types.

Typical All Weld Metal Chemical Analysis

  • C
  • Mn
  • Si
  • Cr
  • Ni
  • Mo
  • 0.03
  • 1.1
  • 0.64
  • 18.4
  • 12.4
  • 3.1


Typical All Weld Metal Mechanical Properties: As Welded

  • 0.2% Proof Stress 370 N/mm²
  • Ultimate Tensile Strength
  • 620 N/mm²
  • Elongation 30-35%
  • Reduction of Area 40-45%
  • Hardness 150-160 Brinell
  • Charpy Vee Notch +20°C 85 Joules
  • Charpy Vee Notch -196°C 48 Joules
  • Current: AC/DC (+)


Sizes Available and Recommended Amperages

  • 1.5mm
  • 2.0mm
  • 2.5mm
  • 3.2mm
  • 4.0mm
  • 5.0mm
  • 25-35 30-45 45-70 70-110 110-140 140-180


Storage

If allowed to become damp the electrodes should be re-dried for one hour at 150°C before use.


Weld Metal Micro Structure

Austenite with 5-11% ferrite
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