

E383-16
E383-16 welding electrode is a high-alloy austenitic stainless steel electrode with Cr-Ni-Mo-Cu weld metal, designed for corrosion-resistant welding of compatible high-alloy stainless steels. It provides a stable arc, low spatter and easy slag removal for all-position SMAW welding. E383-16 is suitable for demanding chemical environments, including sulfuric and phosphoric acid service.

ER420
ER420 is copper-coated high-carbon 13Cr martensitic stainless steel solid wire, suitable for GMAW (MIG/MAG) and GTAW (TIG) welding.

E308L-17 Stainless Steel Welding Electrode
E308L-17 stainless steel welding electrode is a low-carbon Cr-Ni covered electrode classified under AWS A5.4. Its Type 17 coating is designed for smooth arc operation, attractive weld bead formation and easy slag removal. It is commonly used for suitable 304 and 304L stainless steel fabrication. GD WELD can provide product specifications and quotation information according to your required sizes and order quantity.

E312-16 Stainless Steel Welding Electrode
E312-16 is a high-alloy stainless steel covered electrode classified under AWS A5.4. Its chromium-rich weld metal, typically around 29% Cr and 9–10% Ni, offers good resistance to weld cracking in challenging applications. It is commonly selected for dissimilar-metal joints, difficult-to-weld steels, tool steel repairs and buffer layers before hardfacing. Confirm suitability against the base materials and qualified welding procedure.

ER347 Stainless Steel Welding Wire
ER347 stainless steel welding wire is a niobium-stabilized filler metal for joining suitable austenitic stainless steels. It is commonly selected for Type 347 stainless steel and certain Type 321 applications where resistance to intergranular corrosion is an important consideration. Contact GD WELD for available sizes, technical specifications and export quotations.

E316LT1-1/-4 Stainless Steel Flux Cored Welding Wire
E316LT1-1/-4 stainless steel flux cored welding wire is designed for gas-shielded FCAW of 316L-type stainless steels. Its chromium-nickel-molybdenum weld metal supports applications requiring resistance to pitting and general corrosion. Suitable for selected chemical, process and stainless steel fabrication projects, subject to material compatibility and welding procedures.

E309LT1-1/-4 Stainless Steel Flux Cored Welding Wire
E309LT1-1/-4 stainless steel flux cored welding wire is designed for gas-shielded FCAW of dissimilar metals and stainless steel fabrication. It is commonly used for joining stainless steel to carbon or low-alloy steel, as well as selected cladding and transition-layer applications. Contact GD WELD for available sizes, technical data and quotations.

E308LT1-1C Stainless Steel Flux Cored Welding Wire
E308LT1-1C stainless steel flux cored welding wire is designed for gas-shielded FCAW of compatible 304 and 304L stainless steels. Using CO₂ shielding gas and DCEP polarity, it supports efficient welding in industrial fabrication. The supplied test report records 0.026% carbon, 611 MPa tensile strength and 42% elongation. Suitable for stainless steel tanks, piping, food processing equipment and general fabrication, subject to application requirements.

E316L-16 Stainless Steel Welding Electrode
E316L-16 is a low-carbon covered electrode for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), classified under AWS A5.4. It is primarily used for welding 316L and compatible molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steels. Its chromium-nickel-molybdenum weld-metal composition is designed for suitable corrosive service environments. The low carbon limit helps reduce chromium carbide precipitation, while molybdenum contributes to resistance against pitting and crevice corrosion.

E308L-16 Stainless Steel Welding Electrode
E308L-16 is a low-carbon stainless steel stick electrode classified under AWS A5.4 for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). It is primarily used for welding 304L and compatible 18Cr-8Ni austenitic stainless steels. Its low-carbon weld metal helps reduce chromium carbide precipitation, supporting intergranular corrosion resistance when the welding procedure and service conditions are suitable.
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