FCW S 316L
Description & applications
• Rutile flux cored stainless steel wire for gas shielded arc welding
• 19% chromium - 12% nickel - 3% molybdenum - low carbon deposit
• Exceptional resistance to moisture pick up
• Attractive bead appearance, automatic slag release, very good penetration and high productivity
• Excellent X-ray soundness
• Maximum performances in the horizontal and downhand positions
• Welded with classical economical Ar-CO2 mixtures or CO2
APPLICATIONS
FCW S 316L is suitable for welding stainless steels with an alloy content between 16 to 21% Cr, 6 to 13% Ni and up to 3% Mo, stabilised and unstabilised types. Service temperatures are typically -110°C to about 400°C.
Classification
| AWS A 5.22 | EN ISO 17633-A |
|---|---|
| E316LT0-4 - E316LT0-1 | T 19 12 3 L R M 3 - T 19 12 3 L R C 3 |
Typical weld metal composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 19.0 | 12.0 | 2.9 |
All weld metal mechanical properties
| Rm (MPa) | Rp0.2 (MPa) | A5 (%) | KCV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 490 | 32 | -110°C: 35 J |
Shielding gas
| Argon + 5-50% CO2 (-); 100% CO2 (C1); Argon+ 5-25% CO2 + 10-30% He (M211) |
Operating conditions
| Diamètre [mm] | Current type | Intensity [A] | Voltage [V] | Stick Out [mm] | Gas flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | DC (+) | 80-250 | 18-32 | 10-20 | 12 - 20 l/min. |
| 1.2 | DC (+) | 100-280 | 23-33 | 10-25 | 12 - 20 l/min. |
| 1.6 | DC (+) | 150-400 | 23-35 | 10-25 | 12 - 20 l/min. |
Welding positions
EN 287 : PA, PB.
ASME IX : 1G, 1F, 2F.
Packings & Diameters
| Diameters [mm] | 0.9 - 1.2 | 0.9 -1.2 - 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Packing(s) | Spool S200 | Spool BS300 |
| Weight [Kg] | 5 | 15 |
| Description | - | - |