316LSi TIG (GTAW)

ER316LSi Stainless steel GTAW (TIG) welding rod is primarily used to weld low carbon molybdenum-beaing austenitic alloys. The lower carbon content of .03% max. is used to avoid carbide precipitation. The additional silicon content increases the wetting action and yields a smooth bead.

Features

• Stainless steel 316LSi welding rod welds type 316 and similar alloys
• Successfully used for high temperature applications
• 88,000 psi tensile strength (as welded)
• 59,000 psi yield strength (as welded)
• 40% elongation; 60% reduction of area (as welded)
• 89 HRB Rockwell B hardness (as welded)
• 180 HRB Brinell hardness (as welded)
• 45 ft./lb. @ room temperature Charpy V (as welded)
• Conforms to ANSI/AWS A5.9, ASME SFA 5.9 CLASS ER 316LSi

Typical Applications

• Maintenance and repair
• Power generation
• Process industries

Welding Positions

• All

Shielding Gas

• 98% Ar/ 2% O2