STAINLESS STEEL

MANUAL METAL ARC WELDING ELECTRODES

NOBLE - 308

Stainless Steel Electrodes

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CLASSIFICATION AWS - A5.4: E308-16

Characteristics: NOBLE - 308 is Rutile base, radiographic quality 18-8 stainless-steel electrode for resistance to corrosion and cracking. It gives High arc stability and low spatter losses. The resulted weld metal has excellent creep strength and mechanical properties. It works on AC (70 V OCV) as well as DC (+).

Applications: NOBLE - 308 is suitable for the welding of stainless steel types 301, 302, 304 and 308. It is suitable for Building up surfaces on centrifugal pump impellers and shafts, valve faces, seats, chemical plants, steel furniture etc.

Mechanical Properties

Mechanical Tests AWS Specifications
Tensile Strength 550 N/mm2 (Min.)
Elongation 30 % (Min.)

If Moist: Re-dry at 250° C For 1 Hr.

Weld Metal Chemistry (%)

Elements C Mn Si Ni Cr Mo S P
Range 0.08 Max 2.5 Max 0.90 Max 8 - 11 18 - 21 0.5 Max 0.03 Max 0.04 Max
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Packing Specifications

Size (mm) Pkts./Case Wt./Pkt. Current (Amp.)
AC(70V), DC (+)
2.50 x 350 05 2 kg. 65 - 90
3.15 x 350 05 2 kg. 80 - 100
4.00 x 450 05 2 kg. 100 - 135
5.00 x 450 05 2 kg. 135 - 180