FCW Sub 316L
Description & applications
• Metal cored stainless steel wire for gas shielded arc welding
• 19% chromium - 12% nickel - 3% molybdenum - low carbon deposit
• Enhanced productivity, improved weldability, better wetting properties compared to solid wires
• Excellent weld metal quality and X-ray soundness
APPLICATIONS
FCW Sub 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
Classification
| AWS A 5.22 | EN ISO 17633-A |
|---|---|
| EC316L | T 19 12 3 L M M 1 |
Typical weld metal composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | Vr | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610 | 450 | 35 | -110°C: 35J |
Shielding gas
| Argon + 1-3% CO2 (M12); Argon + 10-35% He + 0-2% CO2 (M12/1); Argon+ 1-3% O2 (M13) |
Operating conditions
| Diameter [mm] | Gas flow rate | Current type | Stick out [mm] | Rendement [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 10 - 20 l/min | DC (+)/pulsed | 12 - 25 | 98 |
| 1.4 | 10 - 20 l/min | DC (+)/pulsed | 12 - 25 | 98 |
| 1.6 | 10 - 20 l/min | DC (+)/pulsed | 12 - 25 | 98 |
| 2.0 | 10 - 20 l/min | DC (+)/pulsed | 12 - 25 | 98 |
| 2.4 | 10 - 20 l/min | DC (+)/pulsed | 12 - 25 | 98 |
Welding positions
EN ISO 6947:PA, PB.
ASME IX:1F, 1G, 2F
Packings & Diameters
| Diameters [mm] | 1.2 | 1.2 - 1.4 - 1.6 - 2.0 - 2.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Packing(s) | Spool S200 | Spool BS300 |
| Weight [Kg] | 5 | 15 |
| Description | - | - |