THS-316L/THT-316L (ER316L)

ER316L Stainless Steel Welding Wire | Acid Resistant
AWS Classification: AWS A5.9 ER316L
EN Classification: ISO 14343-B-SS316L

Application

  • Shipbuilding
  • Pressure Vessel
  • Energy Industry
  • Heavy Machinery

DETAILS

THS-316L/THT-316L (ER316L) is a 19%Cr-12%Ni-2%Mo stainless steel welding wire. Containing molybdenum, it offers excellent corrosion resistance against acetic, sulfurous, and phosphoric acids as well as salts, alongside outstanding all-position welding usability.

Features

  • 19%Cr-12%Ni-2%Mo extra-low carbon austenitic stainless steel formulation
  • Molybdenum addition significantly increases resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion
  • Exceptional protection against organic and mineral acids (acetic, sulfurous, phosphoric) and marine salts
  • Smooth, stable arc performance with minimal spatter and clean weld bead appearance

Typical Applications

  • Chemical, petrochemical, and synthetic fiber processing equipment
  • Pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and dairy machinery fabrication
  • Marine structures, coastal installations, and seawater-exposed components
  • Pulp, paper, and textile dyeing industry equipment

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-316L, and pure Ar for THT-316L.
Test ItemRm (MPa)A (%)
Typical Result60042
ElementCMnSiSPNiCrMoCu
Requirement (%)≤0.0301.00-2.500.30-0.65≤0.030≤0.03011.00-14.0018.00-20.002.00-3.00≤0.75
Typical Result (%)0.0202.170.550.0130.01412.6319.352.470.036