TAURUS TIG 308L rod is used for welding 18/8 stainless steels including 301, 302, 303, nitrogen-bearing 304LN and similar. Service temperatures are typically -100°C to approximately 400°C.
APPLICATIONS
Applications can be found in the brewery, food, architectural and general fabrication industries.
WELDING POSITIONS
• Down hand
• Horizontal flat
• Horizontal vertical
• Vertical up
• Overhead
CLASSIFICATIONS
AWS A5.9 ER308L
EN ISO 14343-A G/W 19 9 L
EN ISO 14343-B SS 308L
| COMPOSITION | % |
| Carbon | 0.03 Max |
| Manganese | 1.0 – 2.5 |
| Silicon | 0.3 – 0.65 |
| Sulphur | 0.03 Max |
| Phosphorous | 0.03 Max |
| Chromium | 19.5 – 22.0 |
| Nickel | 9 – 11 |
| Ferrite Number | 10 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | AS WELDED |
| Tensile strength | 605 MPa |
| 0.2% Proof stress | 465 MPa |
| Elongation on 4d | 35 % |
| Impact energy at -196°C | 80 J |
| Hardness | 200 – 220 HV |
