Features
- Stainless Steel 316L TIG welding wire for corrosion-resistant applications
- Rod diameter 3.2 mm with 1000 mm cut lengths supplied in 5 kg pack
- Bare chromium–nickel–molybdenum alloy ideal for austenitic stainless steels 18 % Cr–8 % Ni and 18 % Cr–10 % Ni–3 % Mo
- Excellent general corrosion resistance, especially in acidic and chlorinated environments
- Low carbon content minimizes risk of intergranular corrosion
- Classified to EN ISO 14343-A: W 19 12 3 L and SFA/AWS A5.9: ER316L
- Werkstoffnummer approx. 1.4430
- Approvals: ABS, BV, CE (EN 13479), CWB, DNV, RINA, UKCA, VdTÜV
- Alloy type: Austenitic (approx. 10 % ferrite), 19 % Cr–12 % Ni–3 % Mo, low C
- Recommended shielding gas: I1 (EN ISO 14175)
- Yield strength (as welded): 470 MPa, tensile strength: 600 MPa, elongation: 32 %
- Charpy V-notch impact values (as welded): 175 J @ 20 °C; 130 J @ –60 °C; 120 J @ –110 °C; 75 J @ –196 °C
- Typical wire chemistry: C 0.01 %, Mn 1.7 %, Si 0.4 %, Ni 12.0 %, Cr 18.2 %, Mo 2.6 %, N 0.04 %, FN WRC-92 7
- Typical weld metal analysis: C 0.01 %, Mn 1.8 %, Si 0.4 %, S 0.01 %, P 0.02 %, Ni 12 %, Cr 19 %, Mo 2.6 %, Cu 0.1 %
Specifications
Weight | 5 kg |
Length | 100 cm |
Width | 0.3 cm |
Data Sheet | https://www.bester.rapidwelding.com/files/163032R150.pdf |
Classifications Wire Electrode | Werkstoffnummer:~1.4430, SFA/AWS A5.9:ER316L, EN ISO 14343-A:W 19 12 3 L |
Approvals | ABS (1.6–3.2 mm); BV (1.6–3.2 mm); CE (EN 13479); CWB (ER316L); DNV (1.0–4.0 mm); RINA (316L BT); UKCA (EN 13479); VdTÜV (1.0–4.0 mm) |
Yield Strength (As Welded) | 470 MPa |
Tensile Strength (As Welded) | 600 MPa |
Elongation (As Welded) | 32 % |
Impact Value (As Welded, 20°C) | 175 J (129 ft-lb) |
Impact Value (As Welded, -60°C) | 130 J (96 ft-lb) |
Impact Value (As Welded, -110°C) | 120 J (88.5 ft-lb) |
Impact Value (As Welded, -196°C) | 75 J (55 ft-lb) |
Wire Composition | C: 0.01, Mn: 1.7, Si: 0.4, Ni: 12.0, Cr: 18.2, Mo: 2.6, Cu: 0.10, N: 0.04, FN WRC-92: 7 |
Last Modified | 28/06/2025, 08:26:25 |
Classification | EN ISO 14343-A: W 19 12 3 L; SFA/AWS A5.9: ER316L; Werkstoffnummer: ~1.4430 |
Alloy Type | Austenitic (approx. 10 % ferrite) 19 % Cr–12 % Ni–3 % Mo, low C |
Shielding Gas | I1 (EN ISO 14175) |
Impact Value at 20 °C (As Welded) | 175 J |
Impact Value at –60 °C (As Welded) | 130 J |
Impact Value at –110 °C (As Welded) | 120 J |
Impact Value at –196 °C (As Welded) | 75 J |
Typical Wire Composition | C 0.01 %, Mn 1.7 %, Si 0.4 %, Ni 12.0 %, Cr 18.2 %, Mo 2.6 %, N 0.04 %, FN WRC-92 7 |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis | C 0.01 %, Mn 1.8 %, Si 0.4 %, S 0.01 %, P 0.02 %, Ni 12 %, Cr 19 %, Mo 2.6 %, Cu 0.1 % |
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