DETAILS
BLUE MAX® MIG 316L has low carbon content which reduces the possibility of carbide precipitation and intergranular corrosion.
Features
- The 2-3% molybdenum improves pitting corrosion resistance of the weld deposit
- Low carbon content reduces the possibility of carbide precipitation and intergranular corrosion
- Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online
Typical Applications
- Power Generation
- Chemical and Petrochemical Processing
- Designed for joining 316/316L stainless steels
Welding Positions
- All
Shielding Gas
- 98% Ar / 2% O2
Disclaimers
Service Information
Documentation
BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page
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CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.9 | ER316, ER316L |
| ABS | AWS A5.9 | ER316, ER316L |
| CWB | CSA W48 | ER316, ER316L |
| MIL | MIL-E-19933E AMD1 | MIL-316L |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %C | %Cr | %Cu | %Mn | %Mo | %N | %Nb | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | Ferrite Number (Delong ©) | Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER316 Requirement | 0.08 max. | 18.0 - 20.0 | 0.75 max. | 1.0 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | 11.0 - 14.0 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | ||||
| ER316L Requirement | 0.03 max. | 18.0 - 20.0 | 0.75 max. | 1.0 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | 11.0 - 14.0 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | ||||
| Typical Result | 0.01-0.02 | 18.5-18.7 | 0.03-0.13 | 1.6-1.8 | 2.1-2.6 | 0.03 | 0.01 max. | 11.8-12.2 | 0.02 | 0.01 max. | 0.39-0.40 | 8-12 | 7-11 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
| Diameter | Shielding Gas |
Voltage
volts |
Approx. Current
amps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.030 in (0.8 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 26-29 | 160-210 |
| 0.035 in (0.9 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 26-29 | 160-210 |
| 0.045 in (1.1 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 28-32 | 180-250 |
| 1/16 in (1.6 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 29-33 | 200-280 |