ER308L is used for welding types 304, 304L, 308, and 308L stainless steels.  It is very similar to ER308, but has a carbon content held to a max of .03% to avoid carbide precipitation.  This product can also be used for welding types 312 and 347 stainless steels.

AWS Specification           
AWS A5.9

AWS Classification            
ER308L

Welding Current
DCEP (Electrode Positive)

Typical Wire Chemistry
C         0.019
Si        0.46
Mn       1.72
Ni        10.10
Cr        20.80

Typical Mechanical Properties (As Welded)
Tensile Strength, psi            83,000
% Elongation in 2"                40

Welding Positions
All positions

Shielding Gas
Ar or Ar CO₂ mix

Available Diameters
.023, .030, .035, & .045 - GMAW
.035", .045", 1/16", 3/32", & 1/8" - GTAW

Operating Range In Amps
.023"   35 - 70
.030"   50 - 100
.035"   100 - 150
.045"   150 - 200  

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