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ER308L-Stainless Steel Wire
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Product Information

ER308L-Stainless Steel Wire 

Technical Compliance‌: AWS 5.14 Class ER308L / ASME SFA 5.14 Class ER308L

ER308L Stainless Steel Welding Wire – Low-Carbon Excellence for Corrosion-Resistant Welding

Product Overview

ER308L is a premium low-carbon austenitic stainless steel welding wire, meticulously designed for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) processes. With its ultra-low carbon content and optimally balanced ferrite levels in the austenitic matrix, ER308L delivers exceptional weldability, superior crack resistance, and outstanding corrosion protection. This wire eliminates the need for post-weld heat treatment, making it the ideal choice for fabricating corrosion-resistant containers, pipelines, and critical industrial components.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Ultra-Low Carbon Content (<0.03%)‌: Minimizes carbide precipitation, significantly reducing intergranular corrosion susceptibility and enhancing weldability.

  • Optimized Ferrite-Austenite Balance‌: Improves crack resistance while maintaining excellent mechanical properties, ductility, and impact strength.

  • Superior Corrosion Resistance‌: Provides robust protection against oxidation, acids, and aggressive media, ensuring long-term durability in harsh environments.

  • No Post-Weld Heat Treatment Required‌: Simplifies fabrication, reduces costs, and accelerates project timelines.

  • High-Quality Weld Aesthetics‌: Produces smooth, spatter-free beads with minimal defects, ideal for visible or critical applications.

  • Broad Material Compatibility‌: Specifically designed for welding 304L/304LN and 308L stainless steels, enabling repairs and new fabrication projects.

Applications

  • Chemical & Petrochemical Equipment‌: Tanks, reactors, and piping systems exposed to corrosive substances.

  • Food Processing & Pharmaceutical Plants‌: Sanitary vessels, tubing, and equipment requiring hygiene and corrosion resistance.

  • Marine & Offshore Structures‌: Components subjected to saltwater, humidity, and aggressive environmental conditions.

  • Architectural & Decorative Elements‌: Railings, facades, and ornamental features where aesthetics and durability are paramount.

  • Industrial Machinery‌: Parts exposed to wear, heat, or chemical exposure.

Technical Specifications

  • Standards Compliance‌: Meets AWS A5.18 ER308L, EN 440 S308L, and ISO 14341-A-G 19 9 2 specifications.

  • Wire Diameters‌: Available in 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm, and 1.6mm for precision and productivity.

  • Packaging‌: Supplied in 2kg spools, 5kg spools, or 15kg reels to suit operational needs.

Important Usage Guidelines

  1. Shielding Gas Requirements‌:

    • Use CO₂ purity of ‌99.98% or higher‌ to ensure weld integrity and prevent porosity.

    • Maintain gas flow rate at ‌≥20 L/min‌ for wire diameters of 1.2mm and 1.6mm.

  2. Environmental Conditions‌:

    • Ensure welding areas are ‌shielded from drafts‌ (e.g., using windbreaks or enclosures) to prevent gas disruption and defects.

  3. Surface Preparation‌:

    • Thoroughly clean welding surfaces of ‌oil, moisture, grease, and contaminants‌ using appropriate solvents or mechanical methods.

Why Choose ER308L?

  • Proven Reliability‌: Trusted for consistent performance in critical corrosion-resistant applications.

  • Cost-Efficient‌: Reduces rework and maintenance with high-quality, crack-free welds.

  • Operational Flexibility‌: Works with standard MIG/MAG and TIG equipment, simplifying integration into existing workflows.

Ideal for industries demanding corrosion resistance, durability, and operational efficiency, ER308L empowers manufacturers to achieve superior results with confidence.


Welding Pass Chemical Composition
ElEMENT CMnSiPSCrNi
AWS A5.14%<0.040.5-2.5<1.0<0.04<0.0310.0-21.09.0-11.0
ADTO WIRE%0.031.420.420.0270.00419.839.81


   Guaranteed Value

Welding Pass Mechanical Charaters

Strength of Extension (Mpa)Elogation (%)
Case of Value57544
Guaranteed Value≥520≥35
Welding Wire Diameter Chart
WEIGHT TYPE
OD/MM
15/Coil Mig
0.9
15/Coil Mig1.2
15/Coil Mig1.6
5kg
Tig1.6
5kgTig2.4
5kgTig3.2



Stanard Packaging 
TIG10 Ib.tube/ 60Ib. carton
MIG30 Ib.spool 
SUB-ARC60 Ib.coil


Production Equipments 
EQUIPMENT QUANTITYMODEL NUMBER 
Vacuum melting furnace1
2 Tons
Electroslag remelting furnace1250 kg
Electroslag remelting furnace12 Tons
Wire Rod Annealing furnace7-

Wire Drawing Machine

4-
Annealing Furnace1-

Wire Cutting and Straightening Machine

1-