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Walid Stainless stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier located in Tunis, Tunisia, focusing on high-quality stainless steel products and welding consumables tailored for industrial use. They offer the AWS Class E308/308L-16 Electrodes, which are celebrated for their outstanding weldability, resistance to corrosion, and dependable mechanical performance. Thanks to their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, rigorous quality control, and a team of skilled experts, Walid Stainless guarantees that their products align with international standards. These AWS Class E308/308L-16 Electrodes find their place in various sectors, including chemical, petrochemical, food processing, and construction, delivering consistent weld quality, durability, precise specifications, and reliable customer support for both local and global clients in need of top-tier stainless steel welding solutions.
The AWS Class E308/308L-16 Electrodes are austenitic stainless steel welding electrodes enriched with chromium and nickel, featuring a low carbon content in the 308L variant to reduce carbide precipitation. Typically, they contain 19–21 percent chromium and 9–12 percent nickel. In terms of performance, these electrodes create welds that boast good tensile and yield strength, high ductility, excellent toughness, and remarkable corrosion resistance. They ensure reliable results in both single and multi-pass welding, producing strong, defect-free joints that are perfect for austenitic stainless steels used in moderate to high-temperature and corrosive settings.
| Classification | AWS A5.4, E308/308L-16 |
| Form | Welding Electrode, Welding Rods |
| Type Of Current | AC-DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive) |
| Welding Position | F, V, OH, H |
| Size | 2.0 mm, 2.50 mm, 3.15 mm, 4.00 mm, 5.0 mm |
| AC/DC+ | AC or DC (+) |
| JIS Specification | BS 2926 19.9 A R |
| Other Specification | DIN 8556 E19 9 R 23 A |
| AWS E308/308L-16 Coated Electrodes Application & uses |
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| C | Cr | Ni | Mo | Mn | Si | P | S | Cu |
| 0.04 | 18.0-21.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 0.75 | 0.5-2.5 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
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These electrodes offer high corrosion resistance and are suitable for welding 18-8 stainless steel. They have a heavy coating for enhanced stability and smoother arc performance. Sizes typically range from 1/8″ to 5/32″ in diameter.
Offering excellent corrosion resistance, these electrodes are used for welding similar types of stainless steel. The light coating aids in maintaining a clean arc with minimal spatter. They are available in sizes from 3/32″ to 1/8″ in diameter.
These electrodes provide robust corrosion resistance and are designed for shielded arc welding processes. They ensure stable arc performance and minimal weld defects. Common sizes include 1/16″ to 3/16″ in diameter.
Walid Stainless provides the best AWS Class E308/308L-16 Electrodes after being strictly tested through hardness, spectro analysis, PMI, flaring, micro and macro tests, pitting resistance, and IGC tests. We provide all commercial invoices, packaging lists, and labels along with the attested Certificate of Origin and Third-Party Inspection Certificates, which assure quality products and exceptional customer satisfaction.
These AWS Class E308/308L-16 Electrodes are extensively utilized in welding austenitic stainless steels for critical and industrial applications. You’ll often find them in chemical processing equipment, pressure vessels, pipelines, food and beverage processing machinery, and pharmaceutical equipment. They’re also used in marine structures, architectural fabrication, industrial machinery, and construction projects where corrosion resistance and weld integrity are crucial. With their impressive mechanical properties, resistance to corrosion, and user-friendly nature, these electrodes provide durable solutions for a wide range of applications.
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