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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, including submerged arc welding (SAW) systems. One of their standout products is the **AWS Class ER316/316L SAW wire and its compatible flux**, designed to produce high-quality, corrosion-resistant welds while ensuring excellent productivity in both automatic and mechanized welding processes. This dynamic duo guarantees smooth arc action, deep penetration, and clean weld deposits with minimal defects. Walid Stainless is committed to rigorous quality control and adheres to international standards, catering to industries like chemical processing, food and beverage, power generation, petrochemical, and heavy fabrication, where reliable corrosion resistance and consistent performance are crucial.
The AWS Class ER316/316L SAW wire is an austenitic stainless steel consumable, primarily made up of iron, chromium (16–18%), nickel (10–14%), and molybdenum (2–3%). The low-carbon variant, 316L, is designed to reduce carbide precipitation, enhancing resistance to intergranular corrosion after welding. When paired with the right neutral or basic SAW fluxes, it yields weld metal with a tensile strength typically around 75 ksi (515 MPa) and impressive elongation, ensuring excellent ductility and toughness. The right flux combination promotes a smooth bead appearance, minimizes impurity pickup, and maintains consistent mechanical properties across lengthy welds.
| Classification | AWS A5.9, ER316/316L |
| Form | Welding Fluxes and Wires |
| Type Of Welding | Submerged Arc Welding |
| Thickness available | Upto 4 mm |
| AWS ER316/316L SAW & Flux Application & uses |
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| C | Cr | Ni | Mo | Mn | Si | P | S | Cu |
| 0.03 | 23.0-25.0 | 12.0-14.0 | 0.75 | 1.0-2.5 | 0.30-0.65 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
| Tensile Strength, kpsi: | 86* |
| Yield Strength, kpsi: | 58* |
| Elongation %: | 40* |
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Alloy ER316/316L SAW and Flux are used in submerged arc welding for stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and a clean, slag-free weld for applications in harsh environments.
AWS A5.9 ER316/316L SAW and Flux Welding Wire is designed for submerged arc welding of stainless steel, providing strong, corrosion-resistant welds with a clean, slag-free finish for demanding applications.
AWS Class ER316/316L Submerged Arc Welding Flux provides excellent arc stability, ensuring high-quality, corrosion-resistant welds with minimal spatter and a clean, slag-free finish for stainless steel applications.
We ensure comprehensive documentation for our AWS Class ER316/316L SAW and FLUX products, providing transparency and reliability. Our documents include a commercial invoice, packaging list, fumigation certificate, heat treatment chart and a quality assurance plan. The package also includes a NABL-approved lab test report, confirming compliance with stringent standards. Our commitment to quality is further validated through various test certificates, such as MTC as per EN 10204/3.1b, PMI Test Certificate, 100% radiography test report and a Third-Party Inspection Certificate. These measures collectively guarantee 100% client satisfaction and confidence in the integrity of our products.
AWS Class ER316/316L SAW wire and flux systems are commonly utilized for welding 316 and 316L stainless steels in large-scale fabrication and industrial production settings. Typical applications include pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping systems, heat exchangers, and structural components that are exposed to corrosive or chloride-rich environments. Their exceptional corrosion resistance, robust mechanical properties, and high deposition rates make them perfect for fabrication, maintenance, and repair projects in demanding industrial environments around the globe.
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