ER308L

Class: ER308L
AWS: A5.9

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.9 | ASME SFA A5.9

Weld Process Used for Mig: (GMAW) and Submerged Arc (SAW)

AWS Chemical Composition
C = 0.03 max
Cr = 19.5-22.0
Ni = 9.0 – 11.0
Mo = 0.75 max
Mn = 1.0 – 2.5
Si = 0.30 – 0.65
P = 0.03 max
S = 0.03 max
Cu = 0.75 max

Available Sizes

Diameter X Spool Sizes Diameter X Coil Sizes
.025 x 2#, 10#, 25# 1/16 x 60# & mill coil
.030 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# 5/64 x 60# & mill coil
.035 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# 3/32 x 60# & mill coil
.045 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# 1/8 x 60# & mill coil
1/16 x 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# 3/16 x 60# & mill coil
5/32 x 60# & mill coil

Application
ER308L has the same analysis as type 308 except the carbon content has been held to a maximum of .03% to reduce the possibility of intergranular carbide precipitation. ER308L is ideal for welding Types 304L, 321, and 347 stainless steels. This is a suitable wire for applications at cryogenic temperatures.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.02 Si = 0.32 Mn = 1.70
P = 0.011 S = 0.009 Cr = 20.0
Ni = 10
Mechanical Properties (R.T.)  
Yield Strength 57,000 psi
Tensile Strength 87,000 psi
Elongation 34%
Reduction of Area 56%

Deposited All Weld Metal Properties
Data is typical for ER308L weld metal deposited by Mig using Argon + 2% oxygen as the shielding gas. Data on sub-arc is not presented, as sub-arc is dependent on the type of flux used.

Recommended Welding Parameters

GMAW “Mig Process” Reversed Polarity
Wire Diameter Wire Feed Amps Volts Shielding Gas Gas CFH
Short Arc Welding .030 13-26 40-120 16-20 Argon+2% O2 25
.035 13-26 60-140 16-22 Argon+2% O2 25
Spray Arc Welding .035 20-39 140-220 24-29 Argon+2% O2 38
.045 16-30 160-260 25-30 Argon+2% O2 38
1/16 10-16 230-350 27-31 Argon+2% O2 38

Other shielding Gases may be used for Mig welding. Shielding gases are chosen taking Quality, Cost, and Operability into consideration

Recommended Welding Parameters

SAW “Submerged Arc Welding Process” Reversed Polarity Suggested
Wire Diameter Amps Volts
3/32 250-450 28-32
1/8 300-500 29-34
5/32 400-600 30-35
3/16 500-700 30-35

Both Agglomerated and fused fluxes can be used for submerged arc welding.

Note: The chemical composition of the flux mainly affects the chemistry of the weld metal and consequently its corrosion resistance and Mechanical properties.