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DETAILS
EXCALIBUR® 308L-16 provides the welder with the ability to weld a variety of austenitic steels including A743, A744 Type CF-8 cast material.
Features
- Electrode coating provides smooth arc transfer in all welding positions, except vertical down
- Versatile electrode designed to weld several types of austenitic stainless steels
- Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual deposit composition and ferrite number (FN) by ferrite scope available online
Typical Applications
- Type 302, 304 and 304L stainless steels
- A743 and A744 Type CF-8 cast material
- Process Piping
Welding Positions
- All except vertical down
Shielding Gas
- N/A
Disclaimers
Service Information
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CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.4 | E308L-16 |
| ABS | AWS A5.4 | E308L-16 |
| CWB | CSA W48 | E308L-16 |
| MIL | MIL-E-22200/2D | MIL-308L-16 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Classification |
Yield Strength @ 0.2% Offset
MPa (ksi) |
Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) |
Elongation
% |
|---|---|---|---|
| E308L-16 Requirement | 520 (75) min. | 30 min. | |
| Typical Result, As-welded | 420-440 (61-64) | 570-600 (83-87) | 39-47 |
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
| Classification | %C | %Cr | %Cu | %Mn | %Mo | %N | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | Ferrite Number (per AWS A4.2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E308L-16 Requirement | 0.04 max. | 18.0 - 21.0 | 0.75 max. | 0.5 - 2.5 | 0.75 max. | 9.0 - 11.0 | 0.04 max. | 0.03 max. | 1.00 max. | ||
| Typical Result | 0.02-0.03 | 18.8-20.5 | 0.06-0.22 | 0.9-1.4 | 0.05-0.13 | 0.05-0.08 | 9.6-10.2 | 0.01-0.03 | 0.01-0.02 | 0.22-0.48 | 5-11 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
| Diameter | Polarity⁽¹⁾ |
Current
Amps |
|---|---|---|
| 3/32 in (2.4 mm) | DC+ | 40-70 |
| 3/32 in (2.4 mm) | AC | 40-70 |
| 1/8 in (3.2 mm) | DC+ | 60-100 |
| 1/8 in (3.2 mm) | AC | 60-100 |
| 5/32 in (4.0 mm) | DC+ | 90-140 |
| 5/32 in (4.0 mm) | AC | 90-140 |
| 3/16 in (4.8 mm) | DC+ | 120-185 |
| 3/16 in (4.8 mm) | AC | 120-185 |
NOTES
| Note |
|---|
| ⁽¹⁾ Preferred polarity is listed first. |