Electrodes - Stainless-Steel PLATINUM 316L

Key Features:

• For general purpose welding of common, matching stainless steels
• Good resistance to pitting, acids, and general corrosion
• All positional, except vertical-down
• Smooth arc, low spatter, excellent slag control/detachability, and high-quality weld appearance
• Easy to use & suitable for low OCV (open circuit voltage) welding machines (>45V)

Application Information:

• Deposits Molybdenum bearing, 19% Cr / 12% Ni / 2.3% Mo filler metal to meet the requirements for welding AISI type 316 and 316L stainless steel in critical applications
• For welding of matching 316, 316L & other common stainless steels, including; 300 series (301, 302, 304, 304L, etc), and ferritic stainless steel alloys such as 409, 444 and 3Cr12
• Commonly used in; marine, wine making, dairy & similar industries

Operating Information:

• All welding positions, excluding vertical down
• Polarity: DC+ or AC+ (electrode +)
• Minimum recommended OCV (open circuit voltage): 45V
• Avoid high / excessive current
• Use straight "stringer" bead (rather than weave) technique

Classifications:

• AWS A5.4 E316L-16