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Walid Stainless, located in Tunis, Tunisia, has built a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch stainless steel welding consumables. One of their standout products is the **AWS Class E312‑16 electrodes**, specifically designed for welding dissimilar metals and high-temperature alloys, offering impressive strength and resistance to corrosion. These electrodes provide smooth arc performance, stable metal transfer, and robust, crack-resistant weld deposits. With a commitment to advanced production methods and rigorous quality control, Walid Stainless ensures consistent performance across various industries, including power generation, petrochemical, chemical processing, and heavy fabrication, where reliability and durability are paramount.
The AWS Class E312‑16 electrodes are made from austenitic stainless steel, primarily consisting of iron, chromium (25–27%), and nickel (12–15%), along with carefully controlled amounts of manganese, silicon, and low carbon. This high-alloy makeup grants them outstanding resistance to oxidation, scaling, and corrosive environments, making them perfect for joining dissimilar metals like stainless steel to carbon steel or other high-alloy steels. In terms of mechanical properties, the weld metal typically boasts a tensile strength of around 75 ksi (515 MPa) with good elongation, ensuring excellent toughness and ductility.
| Classification | AWS A5.4, E312-16 |
| 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 E312-16 Coated Electrodes Application & uses |
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| C | Cr | Ni | Mo | Mn | Si | P | S | Cu |
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0.15 |
28.0-32.0 | 8.0-10.5 | 0.75 | 0.5-2.5 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
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Designed for high corrosion resistance, these electrodes feature a light coating for better arc stability and smooth weld appearance. They come in sizes such as 1/8 inch and 3/32 inch, ideal for welding dissimilar metals.
Known for enhanced corrosion resistance, these electrodes have a heavier coating that improves arc stability and slag removal. Available in sizes like 3/16 inch and 5/32 inch, they are suitable for high-strength applications and vertical positions.
These electrodes are designed for shielded arc welding, offering excellent corrosion resistance and superior weld strength and durability. Typically available in 1/8 inch and 5/32 inch sizes, they are used for welding stainless steel to carbon steel.
Walid Stainless guarantee top-quality AWS Class E312-16 Electrodes through comprehensive testing, including hardness testing, spectro analysis, PMI, flaring, micro and macro tests, pitting resistance and IGC tests. We provide complete documentation, including commercial invoices, packaging lists with net and gross weights, box numbers and labels. Our legalized Certificate of Origin and Third-Party Inspection Certificates guarantee the superior quality and reliability of every product, ensuring unmatched customer satisfaction.
These AWS Class E312‑16 electrodes are commonly used for welding transitions between different metals, overlay applications, and components that face high temperatures or corrosive conditions. Typical uses include furnace parts, heat-resistant linings, boiler components, pressure vessels, and industrial piping systems. Their versatility, high-temperature performance, and strong corrosion resistance make them a go-to choice for fabrication, repair, and maintenance tasks in challenging industrial settings.







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