TAKADA 309L Stainless Steel Electrode
TAKADA 309L Stainless Steel Electrode is designed for welding dissimilar materials and cladding on carbon or low-alloy steels. Classified under AWS A5.4 E309L-16, this acid-rutile electrode offers low carbon content, minimizing carbide precipitation and ensuring excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion. It operates on both AC and DCEP currents, delivering stable arcs and smooth weld beads.
With an exceptional ferrite number of 14, the TAKADA 309L electrode provides high tensile strength and excellent ductility, ensuring high performance in heat-resistant applications. It is suitable for temperatures up to 370°C, making it ideal for general fabrication and industrial applications.
Key Features of TAKADA 309L Stainless Steel Electrode
- Low Carbon Content: Minimizes carbide precipitation, enhancing resistance to intergranular corrosion in welded joints.
- Versatile Welding Positions: Capable of welding in all positions (PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, as well as PF), offering flexibility in various tasks.
- Reliable Strength: Provides a tensile strength of 580 MPa and 35% elongation, ensuring strong and durable welds.
- Stable Arc Performance: Delivers smooth, stable arcs for precise welds on both AC and DCEP currents.
- Ferrite Number of 14: Ensures excellent weld toughness, especially in dissimilar and cladding applications.
Key Industry Applications
- Petrochemical Industry: Ideal for welding synthetic fiber equipment and petroleum components exposed to moderate heat and corrosion.
- Chemical Equipment Fabrication: Ensures durable, corrosion-resistant welds on heat-resistant chemical processing equipment.
- Power Generation: Widely used for cladding on pressure vessels and heat exchangers in nuclear reactors and thermal power plants.
- Shipbuilding: Used for welding dissimilar joints and overlays in ship hull construction, ensuring corrosion resistance in marine environments.
- General Fabrication: Suitable for welding stainless steels to carbon steels in structural and manufacturing industries.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Classification | AWS A5.4: E309L-16, EN ISO 3581 – A – E 23 12 L R 1 2 |
| Tensile Strength | 580 MPa |
| Elongation | 35% |
| Ferrite Number | 14 (per WRC-1992) |
| Operating Current | DCEP (+), AC |
| Operating Temperature | Up to 370°C |
The TAKADA 309L Stainless Steel Electrode offers reliable performance for welding dissimilar materials, therefore ensuring strength and corrosion resistance in critical applications.
