THA002 (E308L-16)
E308L-16 Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes | Extra-Low Carbon
Certificates:
CCS
Application
- Shipbuilding
- Pressure Vessel
- Energy Industry
- Heavy Machinery
DETAILS
High-quality THA002 (E308L-16) extra-low carbon stainless steel welding rods for 304L steel. Superior intergranular corrosion resistance, smooth arc, low spatter.
Features
- Extra-low carbon content to resist intergranular carbide precipitation
- AC and DCEP dual-purpose versatility with all-position welding capability
- Smooth and stable arc with minimal spatter and easy slag removal
- Superior corrosion and oxidation resistance
- Clean, aesthetic weld bead appearance
Typical Applications
- Welding extra-low carbon AISI 304L and 308L stainless steels
- Chemical and petrochemical equipment fabrication
- Food, beverage, and dairy processing machinery
- Pharmaceutical equipment and medical structures
- Low-temperature piping and vessel manufacturing
Welding Positions
- PA / PB / PC / PD / PE / PF
WARNING
- The electrodes must be re-dried at 320°C–350°C for 1 hour prior to welding.
- Rust, oil, moisture, and other contaminants must be removed from the weld zone before welding.
- DC⁺ is preferred to AC, with lower heat input suggested. Preheat and interpass temperatures should be kept below 150°C.
| Test Item | Rm (MPa) | A （%） |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement | ≥510 | ≥30 |
| Typical Result | 578 | 41 |
| Element | C | Mn | Si | S | P | Ni | Cr | Mo | Cu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement (%) | ≤0.04 | 0.5-2.5 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.040 | 9.0-12.0 | 180.0-21.0 | ≤0.75 | ≤0.75 |
| Typical Result (%) | 0.029 | 0.94 | 0.73 | 0.010 | 0.028 | 9.60 | 19.60 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Diameter (mm) | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current (A) | 20-50 | 50-80 | 80-110 | 110-160 | 160-200 |