Stainless Steel

ARF SS-308


  • Classifications :
    AWS : E 308 16
    IS      : E 19.9 R16
    BS    : E 19.9 R

  • Characteristics :
    Stainarc 308 is an AC/DC rutile coated stainless steel electrode with unique low moisture absorption coating which deposits low carbon 19 Cr, 10 Ni type metal. Weld metal suitable for high polish, excellent weldability characteristics and slag detachability. Weld beads are smooth, unifrom and of excellent appearance.

  • Applictions :
    Stainarc 308 is ideally suited for Weding of stainless steel of A ISI 301.302,304,308 and their cast versions used for hospital apparatus, aircraft frames, drugs and pharmaceuticals equipments. Apparatus for nitric acid, milk pump impellers and shafts, valve faces, valve seats snd chemical plants. steel of any thickness.

  • All Weld :
    C = 0.08% Max
    Mn = 0.5-2.5

  • Meetal properties :
    Si = 0.3-0.9
    S = 0.035% Max
    P = 0.03 Max
    cr = 18.0-21.0
    Ni = 9.0-11.0

  • All Weld :
    UTS = 560-660 N/mm2

  • Mechanical properties :
    YS = 350-450 N/mm2
    Elong = 35-45%
    CVN Impact Value (J) at-29'C: 70-100

  • Precautions :
    Ensure that the electrodes are perfectly dru before use. In case of moisture pick-up redry the electrodes at 200'C. Clean the weld area thoroughly free of any surace contaminations.



CURRENT RANGE & PACKING DATA: AC/DC (+)
SIZE LENGHT RANGE NO of PCS/PKT NO of pcs/Box
2.5 350 60-80 110 440
3.15 350 80-110 60 300
4.0 350 110-140 40 200
5.0 350 140-180 30 120