General Information:
Product Name: AWS E308L Welding Electrode
Classification: AWS A5.4 / A5.4M: 2012 E308L-XX
Type: Stainless Steel Electrode
Diameter: 1/8" (3.2mm), 5/32" (4.0mm), 3/16" (4.8mm), etc.
Polarity: Direct Current, Electrode Positive (DC+, Reverse Polarity)
Applications and Uses:
- Welding of 18Cr-8Ni stainless steel (AISI 304L, 308L) and similar grades.
- Suitable for various applications including food processing equipment, chemical plants, and architectural structures.
- Provides excellent corrosion resistance and weldability.
Specification:
AWS A5.4 / A5.4M: 2012
Chemical Composition (Typical):
| Element | C (%) | Mn (%) | Si (%) | Cr (%) | Ni (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composition | ≤ 0.04 | 1.0 - 2.5 | 0.30 - 0.65 | 18.0 - 21.0 | 9.0 - 11.0 |
Mechanical Properties (Typical):
| Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation | Charpy V-Notch Impact (Joules) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≥ 550 MPa (80 ksi) | ≥ 380 MPa (55 ksi) | ≥ 35% | ≥ 27J (20 ft-lbf) @ -29°C (-20°F) |
Welding Parameters:
- Current: Direct Current, Electrode Positive (DC+)
- Amperage: Refer to manufacturer's recommendations based on electrode diameter and base metal thickness.
- Electrode extension: Maintain a short to medium arc length.
Packaging:
Electrodes are available in various packaging options, including vacuum-sealed plastic containers and cartons.
Storage and Handling:
- Store electrodes in a dry, cool place.
- Keep electrodes in their original packaging until use.
- Avoid exposure to moisture and humidity.
Safety Precautions:
Follow standard welding safety practices, including the use of proper ventilation, protective clothing, and eye protection.
BRANDS AVAILABLE IN E308L ELECTRODES
ESAB, BOLHER, LINCOLN, KISWEL, SUPERON, GEKA, DAIKO, D&H, WB ALLOYS
Major export to countries and cities:
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Mecca, Medina |
| Qatar | Doha |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City, Hawalli, Ahmadi |
| Turkey | Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya |
| Oman | Muscat, Salalah, Sohar |
| Bahrain | Manama, Muharraq, Riffa |
| Lebanon | Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon |
| Jordan | Amman, Zarqa, Irbid |
| Iraq | Baghdad, Erbil, Basra, Mosul |
| Yemen | Sana'a, Aden, Taiz, Hodeidah |
| Egypt | Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Sharm El Sheikh |
| Libya | Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata |
| Algeria | Algiers, Oran, Constantine |
| Tunisia | Tunis, Sfax, Sousse |
| Morocco | Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fez |
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth |
| Nigeria | Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Ibadan |
| Egypt | Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor |
| Kenya | Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru |
| Morocco | Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fes, Tangier |
| Ghana | Accra, Kumasi, Tamale |
| Angola | Luanda, Huambo, Lobito |
| Tunisia | Tunis, Sfax, Sousse |
| Ivory Coast | Abidjan, Abobo, Bouaké |
| Ethiopia | Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Mekelle |
| Tanzania | Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza |
| Algeria | Algiers, Oran, Constantine |
| Uganda | Kampala, Jinja, Gulu |
| Zimbabwe | Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare |
| Sudan | Khartoum, Omdurman, Port Sudan |
| Senegal | Dakar, Pikine, Touba |
| China | Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu |
| Japan | Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Yokohama |
| India | Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata |
| South Korea | Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu |
| Singapore | Singapore City |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru |
| Thailand | Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket |
| Indonesia | Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan |
| Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang |
| Philippines | Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, Davao City |
| Taiwan | Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung |
| Pakistan | Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad |
| Bangladesh | Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna |
| Nepal | Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur |
| Sri Lanka | Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Jaffna |
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