THS-308/THT-308 (ER308)

ER308 Stainless Steel Welding Wire | 21%Cr-10%Ni Austenitic
AWS Classification: AWS A5.9 ER308

Application

  • Shipbuilding
  • Pressure Vessel
  • Energy Industry
  • Heavy Machinery

DETAILS

THS-308/THT-308 (ER308) is a 21%Cr-10%Ni austenitic stainless steel welding wire. It delivers a stable arc, aesthetic bead appearance, and all-position capability, with deposited metal providing excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion.

Features

  • 21%Cr-10%Ni austenitic stainless steel chemical composition
  • High resistance to intergranular corrosion in weld deposits
  • Stable arc performance with minimal spatter and clean, smooth bead appearance
  • All-position welding capability for versatile industrial fabrication

Typical Applications

  • Pressure vessels, storage tanks, and high-pressure industrial piping
  • Chemical, petrochemical, and food processing equipment
  • Dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical machinery fabrication
  • General architectural and structural stainless steel welding

Welding Positions

  • PA / PB / PC / PD / PE / PF

 

WARNING

  • Rust, oil, moisture, and other contaminants must be removed from the weld zone before welding.
  • Shielding gas: Ar + (1%–3%) O₂ is recommended for THS-308, and pure Ar for THT-308.
Test ItemRm (MPa)A (%)
Typical Result60040
ElementCMnSiSPNiCrMoCu
Requirement (%)≤0.081.00-2.500.30-0.65≤0.020≤0.0259.00-11.0019.50-22.00≤0.75≤0.75
Typical Result (%)0.041.820.460.0140.01810.5021.000.060.01