ESAB OK Tigrod 312
The ESAB OK Tigrod 312 is a stainless steel TIG rod specifically designed for welding dissimilar metals and high-alloy steels. It delivers high tensile strength and excellent crack resistance, making it suitable for welding various combinations of stainless steel, carbon steel, and high-alloy steel. The unique composition of chromium and nickel ensures reliable performance in high-stress and challenging environments.
Classified under AWS A5.9 ER312, this rod is widely used in maintenance, repair, and fabrication work. Its strength and toughness make it perfect for industries requiring secure, crack-resistant welds on tooling, dies, and heavy machinery.
Key Features of ESAB OK Tigrod 312
- High Tensile Strength: Provides strong, durable welds when joining dissimilar metals and high-alloy steels.
- Excellent Crack Resistance: Ensures reliable welds in high-stress applications, reducing the risk of cracking.
- Versatile Welding Applications: Suitable for stainless steel, carbon steel, and high-alloy steel welding.
- Ideal for Repairs: Well-suited for maintenance and repair of tooling, dies, and industrial machinery.
- AWS Certified: Meets AWS A5.9 ER312 standards for quality and consistency in performance.
Key Industry Applications
- Tooling and Die Repair: Provides high-strength welds, making it ideal for repairing tools and dies exposed to heavy stress. In this context, reliability and crack resistance are crucial, especially when repairing high-precision tools used in heavy-duty operations.
- Heavy Machinery Manufacturing: Welds heavy equipment and machinery components, ensuring strong, durable connections. Therefore, the rod’s toughness is critical in maintaining the structural integrity of industrial machines that face constant wear and tear.
- Automotive Industry: Perfect for repairs and manufacturing processes in the automotive industry, especially for dissimilar metals or high-strength parts. The rod delivers superior toughness, ensuring the welds can handle high-stress environments in vehicles.
- Power Generation: Used for welding critical components in power plants, where high temperatures and stresses demand durable, crack-resistant welds. This ensures the long-term reliability of essential equipment like turbines and boilers.
- General Maintenance and Repair: Commonly used for maintaining and repairing industrial machinery, ensuring strong, long-lasting welds that withstand harsh operating conditions. Thus, the rod’s versatility makes it a reliable choice for various maintenance jobs across multiple industries.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Alloy Type | High-alloy stainless steel |
| Classification | AWS A5.9 ER312 |
| Tensile Strength | 800 MPa |
| Typical Composition | Cr: 29%, Ni: 9%, Mn: 1.5% |
| Shielding Gas | Argon (I1, EN ISO 14175) |
The ESAB OK Tigrod 312 ensures reliable, strong welds for dissimilar metals and high-alloy steels, making it ideal for industries requiring durable, crack-resistant welds in challenging environments.
