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YAWATA 316L-16 (For 18%Cr-8%Ni-2%Mo)

YAWATA 316L-16 now comes in small and economical-to-use size. The 4-piece vacuum pack will make sure that nothing goes to waste. It is a DIY favourite!!

Classification : AWS A 5.4 : E316L-16, JIS Z 3221 : ES316L-16, DIN 8556 : E 19 12 2 LR 26

Approvals : ABS, TIS

Applications : Welding of all chromium-nickel steel with low or medium C content, as well as titamium and niobium stabilized chromium-nickel steel of 18%Cr-12%Ni-2%Mo type, e.g. material DIN No. 1.4401,1.4404, 1.4435, 1.4436, 1.4571, 1.4573, 1.4580, 1.4583, AISI 316, 316L, 318.

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YAWATA 316L-16 is a rutile high-alloy extra-low carbon electrode (ELC) for non-stabilized and stabilized chromium-nickel steels resistant to atmospheric corrosion of the 18%Cr-8%Ni-2%Mo type. Resistant to grain disintegration of operating temperatures up to 350℃. Smooth running, good striking and restriking. Regular appearance. Finely rippled, smooth junction, easy slag removal.

Classification

AWS A 5.4 : E316L-16

JIS Z 3211 : ES318L-16

DIN 8556 : E 19 12 2 LR 26

Chemical Composition

	C	Si	Mn	P	S	Cr	Ni	Mo	Cu
Req.	≤0.04	≤1.00	0.5-2.5	≤0.040	≤0.030	17.0-20.0	11.0-14.0	2.0-3.0	≤0.75
Typ.	0.03	0.72	1.3	0.029	0.019	19.3	11.8	2.3	0.13

Req. = Requirement
Typ. = Typical results
N.S. = Not Specified
C.L. = Combined Limit for Mn + Ni + Cr + Mo + V

Mechanical Properties

	Tensile Strength N/mm² (kgf/mm²)	Elongation %	Charpy 2V-notch J (kgf.m)
			at-20^๐C	at-40^๐C
Req.	≥500 (51)	≥28	≥XXX	≥XXX
Typ.	440	46	140	57

Recommended Size and Power Range

Diameter /Length (mm)	2.0/250	2.6/300	3.2/350	4.0/350	5.0/350
Welding Position	Current (A)
F	40-50	55-70	80-100	110-140	140-170
V, OH	35-45	45-65	70-90	100-130	-

Recommendations for Use

1. Use dry electrodes only. Damp electrodes should be re-dried at 150～250℃ for 60 minutes before use.
2. Dirt such as oil, grease and dust should be completely removed from groove.
3. Keep weaving width to less than 2.5 times electrode diameter.