FCW V 318L
Description & applications
• Rutile flux cored stainless steel wire for gas shielded arc welding
• 19% chromium - 12% nickel - 3% molybdenum - niobium stabilised deposit
• Attractive bead appearance, very good penetration and high productivity
• Excellent X-ray soundness
• Specifically designed for out-of-position welding
• Maximum productivity for completion of vertical welds
• Welded with classical economical Ar-CO2 mixtures or CO2
APPLICATIONS
FCW V 318L is suitable for welding stabilised stainless steels with alloy content between 16 - 21% Cr, 6 -13% Ni and up to 3% Mo. It is also used for corrosion resistant weld overlays
Classification
| AWS A 5.22 | EN ISO 17633-A | Werkstoff Nr. |
|---|---|---|
| E318T0-4 - E318T0-1 nearest | T 19 12 3 Nb P M 1 - T 19 12 3 Nb P C 3 | 1.4576 |
Typical weld metal composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 19.5 | 12.0 | 2.9 | 0.45 |
All weld metal mechanical properties
| Rm (MPa) | Rp0.2 (MPa) | A5 (%) | KCV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 | 480 | 34 | 20°C: 50 J |
Shielding gas
| Argon + 5-50% CO2 (-); 100% CO2 (C1) |
Operating conditions
| Diameter [mm] | Current type | Intensity [A] | Voltage [V] | Stick-out [mm] | Gas flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | DC (+) | 100-270 | 22-35 | 12-25 | 10 - 20 l/min |
Welding positions
EN ISO 6947: PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF, PG
ASME IX: 1F, 1G, 2F, 2G, 3F, 3G, 4F, 4G, 5G
Packings & Diameters
| Diameters [mm] | 1.2 | 1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Packing(s) | Spool S200 | Spool BS300 |
| Weight [Kg] | 5 | 15 |
| Description | - | - |