1156 – 316L-16

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INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS

AWS/ASME A 5.4 E 316L-16

EN 1600: E 19 12 3 LR 32

DIN 8556: E 19.12.3 LR 26

ISO 3581: E 19.12.3 LR 32

NFA 81-343: EZ 19.12.3 LR 26

BS 619: E 5122 R 12

FEATURES & APPLICATIONS

For molybdenum bearing stainless steels with 1.5 to 3.0% Mo. Primarily used for resistance to pitting, many acids and general corrosion.

  • Maintenance quality smooth running molybdenum bearing 316L-16 electrode.
  • Excellent all position capabilities.
  • Extra low carbon content to resist pitting.
  • Suitable for titanium and niobium stabilized versions of 316L stainless.
All Weld Metal Analysis (Typical Weight %)

Microstructure: Austenite with 7-9% ferrite. Typical ferrite number is 6.

Flux Color: White-Grey

CMnSiSPCrNiMoCuFe
.018.9.75.01.0219122.65.1bal
Typical Mechanical Properties

Undiluted Weld Metal Maximum Value Up to:

Tensile Strength: 80,000 PSI (550 MPa)

Yield Strength: 56,000 PSI (390 MPa)

Elongation: 42%

Impact Energy 40J: -157°F (-105°C)

Hardness: Brinell 209, Rockwell B96

Welding Current & Instructions

Recommended Current: DC Reverse (+) or AC

Diameter (mm)1/16 (1.6)5/64 (2.0)3/32 (2.5)1/8 (3.25)5/32 (4.0)
Minimum Amperage2530557590
Maximum Amperage355075110140

Welding Techniques: Material to be welded should be clean of all contaminants. Maintain a short arc and use stringer beads rather than a weave technique.

Welding Positions: Flat, Horizontal, Vertical up, Overhead

Deposition Rates:

Diameter (mm)Length (mm)Weldmetal/ ElectrodeElectrodes per lb (kg) of WeldmetalArc Time of Deposition min/lb (kg)Amperage SettingsRecovery Rate
1/16 (1.6)10″ (250).13oz (3.6g)125 (275)55 (121)30100%
5/64 (2.0)12″ (300).14oz (4g)114 (251)47 (103)40100%
3/32 (2.5)12″ (300).3 oz. (9g)50 (109)35 (76)65100%
1/8 (3.25)14″(350).7oz (20g)22 (49)21 (46)95100%
5/32 (4.0)14″ (350)1 oz (29g)15 (33)18 (40)120100%
APPROXIMATE ELECTRODE PACKAGING & DIMENSIONS
Diameter (mm)1/16 (1.6)5/64 (2.0)3/32 (2.5)1/8 (3.25)5/32 (4.0)
Length (mm)10″ (250)12″ (300)12″ (300)14″ (350)14″ (350)
Electrodes / lb674228139
Electrodes / kg14792622920