Flux Cored Wire for Stainless Steel

Classifications AWS A5.22 E308LT1-1 EN T 19 9 LP C1 ISO17633 B-TS308L-F Characteristics and Applications: It performs with smooth arc transfer, self-releasing slag, low spatter level, fine ripple and good intergranular corrosion resistance. GFS-308L is suitable for welding 18%Cr-8%Ni stainless steels. Its typical applications include corrosion resistance overlay, joining of common austenitic stainless steel types 301, 302, 304, 304L, stabilised 321, CF-8 and CF-3. Typical Chemical Composition of Weld Metal Alloy wt% C Mn Si Cr Ni Mo P S Cu AWS 0.04 0.5-2.5 1.0 18.0-21.0 9.0-11.0 0.5 0.04 0.03 0.5 EXP 0.028 1.41 0.46 19.87 9.75 0.16 0.012 0.011 0.21 Typical Mechanical Properties of Weld Metal Mechanical PropertyYield Strength(MPa)Tensile Strength(MPa)Elongation%Impact Value J/°CAWS - 520 35 - EXP - 577 46 - Notes on Usage 1. 1. Eelectric current DC+ 2. Clean up water, rust, oil on the base metal to avoid porosity and crack.. 3. Shielding Ga100%CO2 with gas flow rate of 20 25L/min and ESO of 15 20mm 4. Preheat by 150 ±15°C for base metal; 5. Proper heat input to obtain required impact value Sizes Available and Recommended Parameter Dia/mmF,HV UPOVA V A V A V 1.2 140-220 23-33 120-180 24-28 160-200 26-30 1.6 200-300 27-32 --