E 308 L–17~
1508jc ama 1508jc

Special welding electrode for stainless and heat-resistant steels

AMA 1508JC

AWS/ASME SFA – 5.4: ~ E 308 L–17
Comparable No. of material 1.4316
DIN 8556: E 19 9 L R 23
prEN 1600: E 19 9L R 12

Application/properties:

Electrode for welding of austenitic stainless Cr-Ni-Steels having an extra low carbon content, as well as for temperatures up to +350°C; non-scaling up to +800°C. Fine-droplet metal transfer, good wash-in of joint sides, finely- rippled bead surface, easily removable slag. Easy arc striking and restriking.

Weld metal analysis in % (typical values):

C Mn Si Cr Ni
0.025 0.8 0.9 19 10

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+
580 400 35 65

OCV>50V

Welding Parameters
Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Amperage (A)
2.5 250 45– 80
3.25 300 - 350 70– 120
4.0 350 100– 150
5.0 350 140 – 210

Materials:

DIN EN standard 1.4306 X2CrNi 19 11 G–X2CrNiN 18 9; 1.4301 X5CrNi 18 10; 1.4311 X2CrNiN 18 10; 1.4312 G-X10CrNi 18 8; 1.4541 X6CrNiTi 18 10; 1.4546 X5CrNiNb 18 10; 1.4550 X6CrNiNb 18 10; 1.4303 X4CrNi 18 12; 1.4306 X2CrNi 19 11; 1.4308 G-X6CrNi 18 9; 1.4310 X12CrNi 1 7 7; 1.4319 X5CrNi 17 8
Other Standard AISI 304, 304L, 304LN, 302, 321, 347; ASTM A157 Gr. C9; A320 Gr.B8C

Rebaking:

required at 350°C to 400°C for 2 hours.