STEELOMATIC-316
STEELOMATIC-316
DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATIONS: STEELOMATIC-316 is a rutile coated 18Cr-12Ni-2.3 Mo electrode having pleasing operation characteristics both in AC and DC (+). The weld metal has controlled ferrite content to ensure crack free deposits. The presence of molybdenum improves the corrosion resistance in reducing media. The weld metal possesses high creep strength as well. The electrodes can be used for welding AISI 316 and equivalent stainless steel grades.
NOTES ON USAGE:
- Ensure that electrodes are dry enough. In case of moisture pick-up, ready the electrodes at 250°C for 30 to 60 minutes. Thereafter, either allow the oven to cool slowly to about 60° C, or transfer them to a holding oven maintained at 50°C – 60°C.
- Clean the joint faces to remove moisture, grease or any foreign matter.
- Employ welding currents within the prescribed range.
- Keep the arc as short as possible.
- Restrict weaving of electrode to within two and a half times the core wire diameter.
- Use stainless steel wire brush for cleaning the weld beads.