ESAB OK Autrod 308LSi Stainless Steel MIG Wire
ESAB OK Autrod 308LSi is a high-quality stainless steel MIG wire designed for welding austenitic chromium-nickel alloys such as 304, 304L, and similar grades. It is classified as ER308LSi under AWS standards, with a higher silicon content that enhances welding properties, particularly wetting. This improves the fluidity of the weld pool, resulting in smooth and clean weld beads, making it ideal for demanding applications where excellent weld aesthetics are important.
With its low carbon content, OK Autrod 308LSi offers excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion, making it suitable for welding in corrosive environments. Its application commonly includes the food processing and chemical industries, as well as for pipes, tubes, and boilers. The wire can be used with both M12 and M13 shielding gases, ensuring versatility in various welding conditions.
Key Features of ESAB OK Autrod 308LSi
- Superior Wetting: Enhanced silicon content improves weld pool fluidity for smooth, clean welds.
- Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion, ideal for applications in corrosive environments.
- Low Carbon Content: Reduces the risk of carbide precipitation, thus ensuring long-term weld durability.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for welding pipes, tubes, boilers, and components in food and chemical processing industries.
- Wide Range of Approvals: Certified by ABS, CE, CWB, DNV-GL, and other major standards, ensuring high-quality performance.
Applications
- Food Processing: Ideal for welding stainless steel components in hygienic environments requiring corrosion resistance.
- Chemical Processing: Suitable for fabricating pipes, tanks, and vessels exposed to corrosive chemicals.
- General Fabrication: Provides high-quality welds for various stainless steel structures and components.
- Boilers and Heat Exchangers: Used in the welding of stainless steel boilers, tubes, and heat exchangers exposed to high temperatures and corrosive media.
Specifications
Feature | Details |
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Classifications | AWS A5.9: ER308LSi, EN ISO 14343-A: G 19 9 L Si |
Alloy Type | Austenitic Stainless Steel |
Tensile Strength (As Welded) | 570 MPa |
Yield Strength (As Welded) | 420 MPa |
Elongation | 36% |
Typical Composition | 19.5% Cr, 10.0% Ni, 0.03% C, 1.8% Mn, 0.7% Si |
For superior welding of 304 and 304L stainless steels in corrosive environments, choose ESAB OK Autrod 308LSi. Its enhanced silicon content, corrosion resistance, and low carbon design make it the ideal solution for high-quality, durable welds.
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