E316L-16 – Vanguard steel Ltd

AWS E316L-16

Suitable welding positions

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 (%)

C						Si				Mn								p											s							Cr							Ni										Mo
0.03						0.84				0.76								0.027											0.013							23.04							12.97										0.08

Dimensions and recommended currents

Diameter Length Amperage
Vanguard Code	inches	mm	inches	mm	F &HF	VU&OH
6029 2009	5/64	2.0	9.8	250	40- 50	35 – 45
6029 2409	3/32	2.4	11.8	300	50- 80	45 – 60
6029 3209	1/8	3.2	13.8	350	80 – 100	70 – 90
6029 4009	5/32	4.0	13.8	350	110 – 150	90 – 130
6029 4809	3/16	5.0	13.8	350	140 – 180	—

Typical mechanical properties of all-weld-metal

Yield Strength

Tensile Strength

Elongation Impact Value

390MPa 56 ksi

570 MPa

82 ksi

43% 40J (-12oc ^{0 )}

Product Codes

6029 2009	5/64	2.0
6029 2409	3/32	2.4
6029 3209	1/8	3.2
6029 4009	5/32	4.0
6029 4809	3/16	5.0

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