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STAINLESS TIG (GTAW) CUT LENGTHS

Lincoln ER308/308L, ER309/309L, ER316/316L

ER308/308L: AWS ER308/ER308L; ER309/309L: AWS ER309/ER309L; ER316/316L: AWS ER316/ER316L

KEY FEATURES

APPLICATIONS

Q2 Lot

Sheet metal on the corresponding stainless steel

0.03% carbon content increases resistance to

High pressure piping and tubing

- Certificate showing actual wire composition

and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online

intergranular corrosion

base metals

Alloy embossed on each end for easy identification

after use

CONFORMANCE

ER308/308L
Use on base metals of similar composition

Dual classification ensures the maximum carbon

content is 0.03%

ER309/309L
Use for welding similar alloys in wrought or cast form

AWS A5.9/A5.9M: 2006

ER308/308L
ER309/309L
ER316/316L

ER308, ER308L
ER309, ER309L
ER316, ER316L

ASME SFA-5.9

Same as above

DIAMETERS / PACKAGING

Occasionally used for welding 18-8 base metals when

severe corrosion conditions exist or dissimilar metals

ER316/316L
Use for welding similar alloys containing approximately
2% molybdenum

Use for high temperature service applications

WELDING POSITIONS
All

Diameter
in (mm)

1 lb (0.5 kg) Plastic Tube

10 lb (4.5 kg) Carton

10 lb (4.5 kg)
Carton

50 lb (22.7 kg)
Carton

ED025410
ED025413
ED025416

ED025412
ED025415
ED025418

ED026655
ED026656
ED026657

ED025419
ED025422
ED025425

ED025421
ED025424
ED025427

ED026658
ED026659
ED026660

ED025428
ED025431
ED025434

ED025430
ED025433
ED025436

ED026661
ED026662
ED026663

ER308/308L
1/16 (1.6)
3/32 (2.4)
1/8 (3.2)

ER309/309L
1/16 (1.6)
3/32 (2.4)
1/8 (3.2)

ER316/316L
1/16 (1.6)
3/32 (2.4)
1/8 (3.2)

SHIELDING GAS
100% Argon

Publication C6.5.9 | Issue Date 01/11

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WIRE COMPOSITION As Required per AWS A5.9/A5.9M: 2006

%C

%Cr

%Ni

%Mo

%Mn

%Si

%P

%S

%Cu

Total Others

0.03 max.(2)
0.02

19.5 - 22.0
20.2

9.0 - 11.0
9.2

0.75 max.
0.03

1.0 - 2.5
1.6

0.30 - 0.65
0.44

0.03 max.
0.02

0.03 max.
0.02

0.75 max.
0.11

0.50 max.
0.03

0.03 max.(3)
0.02

23.0 - 25.0
23.7

12.0 - 14.0
13.9

0.75 max.
0.04

1.0 - 2.5
1.8

0.30 - 0.65
0.51

0.03 max.
0.02

0.03 max.
0.01

0.75 max.
0.05

0.50 max.
0.06

0.03 max.(2)
0.01

18.0 - 20.0
23.7

11.0 - 14.0
13.9

2.0 - 3.0
0.04

1.0 - 2.5
1.7

0.30 - 0.65
0.49

0.03 max.
0.01

0.03 max.
0.01

0.75 max.
0.08

0.50 max.
0.04

ER308/308L
Requirements
AWS ER308L
Test Results(1)

ER309/309L
Requirements
AWS ER309L
Test Results(1)

ER316/316L
Requirements
AWS ER316L
Test Results(1)
(1)

See test results disclaimer below.

(2)

AWS Requirement for ER308/ER316 is 0.08% max. carbon.

(3)

AWS Requirement for ER309 is 0.12% max. carbon.

I M P O RTA N T: S P E C I A L V E N T I L AT I O N A N D / O R E X H A U S T R E Q U I R E D
Fumes from the normal use of some welding products can contain significant quantities of components such as chromium and manganese - which can lower the 5.0 mg/m3 maximum exposure guideline for general welding fume.
BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Certificates of Conformance are available on our website at www.lincolnelectric.com

T E S T R E S U LT S
Test results for mechanical properties, deposit or electrode composition and diffusible hydrogen levels were obtained from a weld produced and tested according to prescribed
standards, and should not be assumed to be the expected results in a particular application or weldment. Actual results will vary depending on many factors, including, but not limited
to, weld procedure, plate chemistry and temperature, weldment design and fabrication methods. Users are cautioned to confirm by qualification testing, or other appropriate means,
the suitability of any welding consumable and procedure before use in the intended application.

C U S TO M E R A S S I S TA N C E P O L I C Y
The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers
and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for information or advice about their use of our products. Our employees respond to inquiries to
the best of their ability based on information provided to them by the customers and the knowledge they may have concerning the application. Our employees, however, are not in
a position to verify the information provided or to evaluate the engineering requirements for the particular weldment. Accordingly, Lincoln Electric does not warrant or guarantee or
assume any liability with respect to such information or advice. Moreover, the provision of such information or advice does not create, expand, or alter any warranty on our products.
Any express or implied warranty that might arise from the information or advice, including any implied warranty of merchantability or any warranty of fitness for any customers particular
purpose is specifically disclaimed.
Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of
the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.
Subject to Change This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information.