Class: ER308L

AWS: A5.9

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.9           ASME SFA A5.9

Weld Process Used for Mig (GMAW) and Submerged Arc (SAW)

AWS Chemical Composition
C = 0.03 max
Cr = 19.5-22.0
Ni = 9.0 – 11.0
Mo = 0.75 max
Mn = 1.0 – 2.5
Si = 0.30 – 0.65
P = 0.03 max
S = 0.03 max
Cu = 0.75 max

Available Sizes
Diameter X Spool Sizes	Diameter X Coil Sizes
.025 x 2#, 10#, 25#	1/16 x 60# & mill coil
.030 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33#	5/64 x 60# & mill coil
.035 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33#	3/32 x 60# & mill coil
.045 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33#	1/8 x 60# & mill coil
1/16 x 10#, 25#, 30#, 33#	3/16 x 60# & mill coil
	5/32 x 60# & mill coil

Application
ER308L has the same analysis as type 308 except the carbon content has been held to a maximum of .03% to reduce the possibility of intergranular carbide precipitation. ER308L is ideal for welding Types 304L, 321, and 347 stainless steels. This is a suitable wire for applications at cryogenic temperatures.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.02	Si = 0.32	Mn = 1.70
P = 0.011	S = 0.009	Cr = 20.0
Ni = 10

 

Mechanical Properties (R.T.)
Yield Strength	57,000 psi
Tensile Strength	87,000 psi
Elongation	34%
Reduction of Area	56%

Deposited All Weld Metal Properties
Data is typical for ER308L weld metal deposited by Mig using Argon + 2% oxygen as the shielding gas. Data on sub-arc is not presented, as sub-arc is dependent on the type of flux used.

Recommended Welding Parameters
GMAW “Mig Process”			Reversed Polarity
	Wire Diameter	Wire Feed	Amps	Volts	Shielding Gas	Gas CFH
Short Arc Welding	.030	13-26	40-120	16-20	Argon+2% O2	25
	.035	13-26	60-140	16-22	Argon+2% O2	25
Spray Arc Welding	.035	20-39	140-220	24-29	Argon+2% O2	38
	.045	16-30	160-260	25-30	Argon+2% O2	38
	1/16	10-16	230-350	27-31	Argon+2% O2	38

Other shielding Gases may be used for Mig welding. Shielding gases are chosen taking Quality, Cost, and Operability into consideration

Recommended Welding Parameters
SAW “Submerged Arc Welding Process”		Reversed Polarity Suggested
Wire Diameter	Amps	Volts
3/32	250-450	28-32
1/8	300-500	29-34
5/32	400-600	30-35
3/16	500-700	30-35

Both Agglomerated and fused fluxes can be used for submerged arc welding.
Note: The chemical composition of the flux mainly affects the chemistry of the weld metal and consequently its corrosion resistance and Mechanical properties.