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AWS Class E308/308H-16 electrodes have Chromium (18-21%), Nickel (9-11%), and Carbon (0.04-0.08%), with balanced levels of Manganese, Silicon, and trace elements. The increased carbon content enhances strength at high temperatures, which is ideal for high-heat applications. These electrodes provide a tensile strength of approximately 600 MPa and elongation of about 30%, proving them to be tough and ductile. Their physical properties consist of a density of about 7.9 g/cm³ and melting range of 1400-1450°C. The flux coating offers great slag removal, fine weld beads, and low post-weld cleaning requirements.
AWS Class E308/308H-16 electrodes have Chromium (18-21%), Nickel (9-11%), and Carbon (0.04-0.08%), with balanced levels of Manganese, Silicon, and trace elements. The increased carbon content enhances strength at high temperatures, which is ideal for high-heat applications. These electrodes provide a tensile strength of approximately 600 MPa and elongation of about 30%, proving them to be tough and ductile. Their physical properties consist of a density of about 7.9 g/cm³ and melting range of 1400-1450°C. The flux coating offers great slag removal, fine weld beads, and low post-weld cleaning requirements.
| Classification | AWS A5.4, E308/308H-16 |
| Form | Welding Electrode, Welding Rods |
| Type Of Current | AC-DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive) |
| Welding Position | F, V, OH, H |
| Size | 2.0 mm, 2.50 mm, 3.15 mm, 4.00 mm, 5.0 mm |
| AC/DC+ | AC or DC (+) |
| JIS Specification | BS 2926 19.9 A R |
| Other Specification | DIN 8556 E19 9 R 23 A |
| AWS E308/308H-16 Coated Electrodes Application & uses |
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| C | Cr | Cu | Ferrite | Mn | Mo | Ni | Si |
| 0.04 % | 20 % | 0.10 % | 9 FN % | 1.80 % | 0.30 % | 10 % | 0.50 % |
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Ideal for welding 18-8 austenitic stainless steel, offering smooth weld beads with minimal slag formation. Available in sizes ranging from 3/32″ to 5/32″ in diameter, they are suited for applications where easy slag removal is essential.
Enhanced slag control and stable arc characteristics, making them suitable for high-heat applications. These electrodes come in sizes from 3/32″ to 5/32″ in diameter and are ideal for out-of-position welding due to their robust coating.
High weld quality with reduced spatter, making them excellent for shielded arc welding. Available in sizes ranging from 3/32″ to 5/32″ in diameter, they provide superior arc stability and slag detachability, resulting in cleaner welds.
AWS Class E308/308H-16 electrodes are extensively applied in high-temperature strength and corrosion-resistant industries such as petrochemical, power generation, and food processing. They are suitable for welding stainless steel tanks, pressure vessels, boilers, pipelines, and heat exchangers that are exposed to high temperatures. The electrodes are also used extensively in refinery equipment, offshore platforms, and furnace parts where thermal stability is essential. Their high mechanical properties and weldability ensure that they are ideal for chemical plant structural welding, maritime applications, and other challenging industrial applications.
Weston Stainless provides AWS Class E308/308H-16 electrodes with test reports of their chemical composition and mechanical properties according to international quality standards. The electrodes are packaged securely in moisture-proof containers to avoid contamination and offer extended shelf life. Packed in different standard packaging sizes, they are transported and stored securely to ensure product integrity. Weston Stainless provides rapid domestic and global delivery with total traceability following strict quality control procedures to ensure consistent, dependable, and high-performance welding solutions.
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