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 308/308L is an all-position stainless steel flux cored wire that provides superior weldability, low spatter and smooth beads with easy slag removal. Austenitic stainless steel flux cored wire. Due to the lower carbon content in the weld deposit, it is possible to obtain resistance to inter granular corrosion even though used in as-weld condition.
Application and Features
Generally used with 100% CO2 shielding gas or mixtures of Ar+20~25% CO2 in all positional welding applications. Used to join 301, 302, and 304 stainless steel. This alloy may also be used for welding types 321 and 347 if the service conditions do not exceed 750F (399C). Commonly used in general fabrication in chemical industry and food processing applications.
Typical Wire Chemistry and Mechanicals
| C | Cr | Ni | Mo | Mn | Si | P | S | Cu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02 | 18.88 | 9.03 | 0.08 | 1.47 | 0.97 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Tensile Strength: | 78,900 PSI min | Elongation: | 42% |
| Yield Strength: | 61,100 PSI min |
Typical Welding Parameters
| Diameter | Voltage | Amperage | WFS (in/min) | Shielding Gas* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .045" | 24 | 130 | 225 | 100% C02 or Ar + 20-25% C02 |
| .045" | 27 | 175 | 320 | |
| .045" | 30 | 240 | 530 | |
| .062" | 27 | 195 | 152 | 100% C02 or Ar + 20-25% C02 |
| .062" | 31 | 260 | 260 | |
| .062" | 34 | 320 | 360 |
*Shielding gas flow rate 35 to 50 CFH. For 100% CO2 use two volts higher than shown
Standard Packaging
| FCAW | 33-lb plastic spools | 1,980-lb pallet |
Classification
AWS/SFA 5.22, Class E308/308LT1-1/4
