AWS A5.9 : ER309L
EN 14343 B : SS309L
JIS Z 3321 : Y309L
▶︎ Characteristics: stainless steel TIG rod
It is modified 308L austenitic stainless steel to higher silicon content to improve welding properties such as higher welding speed.
▶︎ Applications:
It is used for oil and gas refineries, stainless steel sheet metal works, rail car fabrication industry include welding of AISI 308L in chemical.
▶︎ Notes on Usage:
1. For TIG process, use DC(-) current , Argon Shield and Tungsten Electrode.
2. For MIG process, use Spray Transfer or Short Circuit Transfer mode.
3. 98%Argon – 2%O₂ shielding gas is recommended in MIG process.
▶︎ Classification:
AWS A5.9 ER308LSi
JIS Z3321 Y308LSi
▶︎ Typical chemical composition of weld metal (wt%)
| C | Cr | Ni | Mn | Si |
| 0.025 | 19.9 | 10.4 | 2.25 | 0.78 |
▶︎ Typical mechanical properties of weld metal
| TS N/mm2 | EL % |
| 590 | 42 |
▶︎ Sizes and Weight per pack.
| Wire size (mm) | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Weight per box (kg) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
