WWS E316L Electrodes 2.5mm 2KG – RED PACK

Descriptions & Applications:
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 Metal Chemical Analysis:
C
Mn
Si
Cr
Ni
Mo
0.03
1.1
0.64
18.4
12.4
3.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
Typical 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:
 
2.5mm
3.2mm
 
45-70
70-110
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.