Stainless Steel Electrode
ER308/308L is used for welding types 304, 304L, 308, and 308L stainless steels. It is very similar to type 308, but has a carbon content held to a max of .03% to avoid carbide precipitation. This product can also be used for welding types 321 and 347 stainless steels. This wire is suitable for applications at cryogenic temperatures.
AWS Specification AWS A5.9/A5.9M:2006 :
AWS Classification | ER308 |
| ER308L |
Welding Current | DCEP |
Typical wire chemistry (As Welded) | ||||||||
C | Cr | Ni | Mo | Mn | Si | P | S | Cu |
0.08 | 19.5-22.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 0.75 | 1.0-2.5 | 0.30-0.65 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
Typical Mechanical Properties (As Welded) | |
Yield Strength, ksi | 59 |
Tensile Strength, ksi | 88 |
Elongation%, min | 39 |
Welding Positions | F,V,OH,H |
Available Diameters MIG with Operating Range in Amps :
.023" | 35-70 |
.030" | 50-100 |
.035" | 160-210 |
.045" | 180-250 |
Available Diameters TIG with Operating Range in Amps :
.035" | 60 - 90 |
.045" | 80 - 110 |
1/16" | 90 - 130 |
3/32" | 120 - 175 |
1/8" | 150 - 220 |
5/32" | 170 - 350 |