All Position Stainless Steel Welding Electrode 316L Length 12 Inch Diameter 3 32 Inch 4 Lb Pack For Rugged Ready To Weld Stainless Welds With 18Cr 12Ni 2 5Mo Deposits And Carbon 0 04 Max On Pipe And Plate
This welding electrode is designed for all-position welding of 18Cr-12Ni-2.5Mo stainless steel, delivering deposits with a carbon content up to 0.04%. It’s commonly used for pipe and plate welds and is widely employed in chemical processing, paper and dye production, rubber, bleach, and valve/fitting sealing surfaces for acid, gas, water, and steam equipment.
✅ Deposits are suitable for 18Cr-12Ni-2.5Mo stainless steel with carbon max 0.04%
✅ All-position welding capability with 12" long 3/32" electrodes; 4.4 Lb packaging also listed
✅ 304/316 stainless compatibility for cryogenic service down to -452 °F when deposit max is 2 FN
✅ Excellent corrosion resistance against pitting from sulfuric, phosphoric and acetic acids at elevated temperatures
✅ Suitable for ferritic-austenitic steels and stabilized grades like 316Ti below 750 °F
✅ Sizes available: 3/32" (12" long) and 1/8" (14" long); pack options include 0.5 Lb, 2 Lb, 4.4 Lb
💡 What is a stainless steel welding electrode used for? This handy guide covers typical uses and performance expectations.
- Used for welding 304/316 stainless steels in piping, tanks, and valve fittings
- Provides good cryogenic performance down to -452 °F when the proper alloy is deposited
- Resists pitting from sulfuric, phosphoric, and acetic acids at elevated temperatures
- Works with ferritic-austenitic grades and stabilized stainless steels like 316Ti