AWS E316L-16

Suitable welding positions

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CWB to CSA W48-14 AWS A 5.4-06 E 31 GL-16

Typical applications

Welding of low carbon 18% Chromium (Cr) – 12% Nickel (Ni) – Molybdenum (Mo) Stainless steel, austenitic stainless steel which is required where heat treatment after welding is impossible. Suitable when welding the following grades of stainless AISI 316, 316L, 316N, 316Ti, 317, 317L, 318, 304, 304L, 308, 308L; ACI CF-3, CF-3M, CF-8, CF-8M, CF-12M and/or CG-8M.

Characteristics on usage

 

Typical chemical composition of all-weld-metal (%)

CSiMnpCrNiMo
0.030.840.760.0270.01323.0412.970.08

Dimensions and recommended currents

Diameter                                               Length                                              Amperage
Vanguard CodeinchesmminchesmmF &HFVU&OH  
6029 20095/642.09.825040- 5035 – 45 
6029 24093/322.411.830050- 8045 – 60 
6029 32091/83.213.835080 – 10070 – 90 
6029 40095/324.013.8350110 – 15090 – 130 
6029 48093/165.013.8350140 – 180 

Typical mechanical properties of all-weld-metal

Yield Strength Tensile StrengthElongation                     Impact Value
390MPa        56 ksi570 MPa82 ksi43%                           40J (-12oc 0 )

Product Codes

6029 20095/642.0
6029 24093/322.4
6029 32091/83.2
6029 40095/324.0
6029 48093/165.0