E 316 L–15
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Special welding electrode for stainless and heat-resistant steels

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AWS/ASME SFA – 5.4: E 316 L–15
DIN 8556 : E 19 12 3L B20+
PreEN 1600: E19 12 3L B42
Comparable No. of material 1.4430

Application/properties:

Basic electrode for welding of austenitic stainless Cr-Ni-Mo steels having an extra low carbon content, as well as for temperatures up to +400°C. This electrode has a stable arc.

Weld metal analysis in % (typical values):

C Mn Si Cr Ni Mo
0.025 1 0.4 18.5 11.5 2.7

Mechanical Properties of all-weld metal:

(single values are typical values)

Tensile Strength
( N/mm )
Yield Strength 0.2%
( N/mm )
Elongation
A5 (%)
Impact energy(j)
ISO - V
20°C+
600 420 35 75

Welding Parameters
Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Amperage (A)
2.5 250 45 – 80
3.25 350 70 – 120
4.0 350 100 – 150
5.0 350 140 – 210

Materials:

DIN EN standard 1.4401 X5CrNiMo 17 12 2; 1.4404 X2CrNiMo 17 13 2 G-X2CrNiMoN 18 10; 1.4429 X2CrNiMoN 17 13 3; 1.4406 X2CrNiMoN 17 12 2; 1.4408 G-X5CrNiMo 18 10; 1.4436 X5CrNiMo 17 13 3; 1.4581 G-X5CrNiMoNb 18 10; 1.4435 X2CrNiMo 18 14 3; 1.4571 X6CrNiMoTi 17 12 2; 1.4580 X6CrNiMoNb 17 12 2; 1.4583 X10CrNiMoNb 18 12.
Other Standard S31653; AISI 316L; 316Ti; 316Cb

Rebaking:

required at 300°C for 2 hours.