E 308 H–16
1560ja ama 1560ja

Special welding electrode for stainless and heat-resistant steels

AMA 1560JA

AWS/ASME SFA – 5.4: E 308 H–16
DIN 8556: E 19 9 R 26
EN 1600: E 19 9 H R 42

Application/properties:

Electrode for welding of austenitic stainless Cr-Ni-steels or cast steel having an high carbon content. 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
0.06 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 60

OCV>70V

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 1.4948 X6CrNi 18 11; 1.4878 X12CrNiTi 18 9
Other Standard AISI 304, 304H, 321H, 347H

Rebaking:

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