Exaton 308/308L
308/308L is used for MIG/MAG welding, and is suitable for joining stainless steels of the 18Cr/8Ni/ELC and 18Cr/8Ni/Nb types for service temperatures up to 350°C (660 F). 308/308L is approved by TÜV-Rheinland for use at cryogenic temperatures down to 4°K (-269°C).
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Typical Tensile Properties
| Condition | As Welded | As Welded |
| Tensile Strength | 440 MPa | 610 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 290 MPa | 460 MPa |
| Elongation | 25 % | 38 % |
Deposition Data
| Current | Deposition Rate | Diameter | Voltage | Wire Feed Speed |
| 150-260 A | 0.0-0.0 kg/h | 1.2 mm | 24-29 V | 0.0-0.0 m/min |
| 60-220 A | 0.0-0.0 kg/h | 1.0 mm | 15-28 V | 0.0-0.0 m/min |
| 40-120 A | 0.0-0.0 kg/h | 0.8 mm | 15-19 V | 0.0-0.0 m/min |
| 230-350 A | 0.0-0.0 kg/h | 1.6 mm | 25-30 V | 0.0-0.0 m/min |
Classifications
| Wire Electrode |
EN ISO 14343-A : G 19 9 L SFA/AWS A5.9 : ER308L Werkstoffnummer : 1.4316 |
Approvals
| Grade | EN 13479 |
| Society | CE |
| Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. |
Consumable Characteristics
| Alloy Type | Austenitic (with approx. 8 % ferrite) 19% Cr - 9% Ni - Low C |