Executive Stainless Steel products consist of high quality solid wires, flux cored wires and coated electrodes, all with excellent operator appeal.
The executive line of Stainless Steel
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Executive stainless steel coated electrodes are a superior operating SMAW filler metal that can be used in a variety of applications. Executive 308/308L is dual certified for both low carbon and standard carbon grades reducing duplication of inventories. Executive 308/308L is a versatile electrode designed to weld several types of austenitic steels with low carbon levels to help eliminate carbide precipitation in high temperature service.
Application and Features
Best suited for general purpose welding as the flux coating provides a smooth arc transfer in all positions except vertical down. Ideal for welding types 302, 304 and 308 stainless steels, as well as A743 and A744 Type CF-8 cast material.
Typical Wire Chemistry and Mechanicals
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02 | 0.60 | 1.10 | 0.03 | 0.010 | 19.0 | 9.6 |
| Tensile Strength: | 76,800 PSI min | Elongation: | 45% |
| Yield Strength: | 56,000 PSI min | Ferrite Range: | 5-9 FN (WRC-92) |
Typical Welding Parameters
| Process | Diameter | Length | Amperage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMAW | 3/32" | 12" | 40-70 |
| AC/DC | 1/8" | 14" | 60-100 |
| 5/32" | 14" | 90-140 | |
| 3/16" | 14 | 120-185 |
Standard Packaging
| SMAW | 40-lb master box |
| 10-lb plastic tube |
Classification
AWS/SFA 5.4, Class E308/308L-16
