STAINLESS CORED WIRE
E308LT1-1 is most frequently used for base metals of similar composition such as AISI Types 301, 302, 304, 305 and 308.
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E309LT1-1 is used for welding similar alloys in wrought or cast form; occasionally, to weld Type 304 base metals when severe corrosion conditions exist; and, at times, welding dissimilar steels.
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E316LT1-1 is used for welding similar alloys (containing about 2% molybdenum); also for high temperature service applications (the presence of molybdenum provides increased creep resistance at elevated temperatures).
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Chemical Composition (%):
Product | C | Mn | Si | S | P | Cr | Ni | Mo | Cu | Fe |
| E308LT1 - 1 | 0.04 | 0.5 - 2.5 | 1 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.0 - 21.0 | 9.0 - 11.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Rem. |
| E309LT1 - 1 | 0.04 | 0.5 - 2.5 | 1 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.0 - 25.0 | 12.0 - 14.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Rem. |
| E316LT1 - 1 | 0.04 | 0.5 - 2.5 | 1 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.0 - 22.0 | 11.0 - 14.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | 0.5 | Rem. |
Shielding Gases:100% CO2 can be used, even in the vertical-up and overhead positions. While AWS A5.22 indicates the “1” suffix for CO2 external shielding, the use of other shielding is not restricted. If an argon with 20 to 25% CO2 mixture is selected, the voltage may be somewhat lower than with 100% CO2. Generally, a gas flow rate of 40 cfh is suggested as a norm from which adjustments can be made, depending on variables encountered.
Material Thickness | Welding Current (Amps) | Arc Voltage | Weld Position | Type of Joint | Deposition, ipm |
| 3/8" | 110 - 140 | 21 - 24 | Vertical Up | Butt & Fillet | 4 - 8 |
| 1/4" | 120 - 130 | 26 - 29 | Flat | Butt | 10 - 14 |
| 1/4" | 110 - 130 | 26 - 29 | Flat | Fillet | 12 - 16 |
| 3/8" | 70 - 90 | 22 - 25 | Vertical Up | Butt & Fillet | 6 - 10 |
| 3/32" | 100 - 120 | 24 - 27 | Horizontal | Butt | 12 - 16 |
| 3/8" | 150 - 200 | 26 - 28 | Overhead | Fillet | 8 - 12 |
| 1/8" | 70 - 90 | 25 - 27 | Flat | Butt | 12 - 16 |
| 3/8" | 170 - 200 | 28 - 32 | Flat | Fillet | 10 - 16 |
| 3/8" | 150 - 200 | 27 - 30 | Overhead | Fillet | 12 - 14 |
| 1/4" | 150 - 180 | 26 - 30 | Horizontal | Butt | 10 - 16 |
| 3/8" | 150 - 180 | 26 - 30 | Overhead | Fillet | 10 - 14 |
| 1/4" | 210 - 220 | 27 - 30 | Flat | Butt | 14 - 16 |
| 3/8" | 220 - 250 | 27 - 30 | Flat | Fillet | 12 - 18 |
| 3/8" | 130 - 160 | 21 - 24 | Vertical Up | Butt & Fillet | 6 - 8 |
| 1/4" | 150 - 200 | 27 - 30 | Horizontal | Butt | 10 - 16 |
| 1/4" | 180 - 200 | 29 - 32 | Flat | Butt | 12 - 16 |
Stock Numbers and Sizes:
Alloy
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Stock Number
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Size
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Weight
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Metric
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STAINLESS FLUXCORE
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316FLCH8
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FLUXCORE E316LT1-1.045 (1.14mm) X 25# S/S
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25lb.
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11.34kg
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316FLCF8
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FLUXCORE E316LT1-1.035 (.88mm) X 25# S/S
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25lb.
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11.34kg
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309FLC38
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FLUXCORE E309LT1-1 1/16 (1.6mm) X 25# S/S
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25lb.
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11.34kg
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309FLCH8
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FLUXCORE E309LT1-1.045 (1.14mm) X 25# S/S
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25lb.
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11.34kg
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309FLCF8
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FLUXCORE E309LT1-1.035 (.88mm) X 25# S/S
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25lb.
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11.34kg
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308LFC38
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FLUXCORE E308LT1-1 1/16 (1.6mm) X 25# S/S
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25lb.
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11.34kg
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308FLCH8
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FLUXCORE E308LT1-1.045 (1.14mm) X 25# S/S
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25lb.
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11.34kg
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308LFCF8
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FLUXCORE E308LT1-1.035 (.88mm) X 25# S/S
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25lb.
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11.34kg
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