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Afrox 316L (-196)

Welding Consumables

Afrox 316L (-196) is a rutile basic coated low carbon electrode for
welding 19% chromium, 12% nickel and 3% molybdenum type
stainless steel. It has been specially formulated for applications
requiring low temperature properties at -196C for use in cryogenic
applications. It is batch tested for tensile, charpy impact values and
lateral expansion at -196C.

Classifications
AWS A5.4 E316L-17
EN ISO 3581-A E 19 12 3 L R 12
SANS 3581-A E 19 12 3 L R 12

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,03 % Nickel 12,1
% Manganese 0,6 % Molybdenum 2,6
% Silicon 0,8 % Phosphorous 0,01
% Chromium 18,2 % Copper 0,05
% Sulphur 0,01

Typical Mechanical Properties

(All weld metal in the as welded condition)
0,2% Proof Stress 320 MPa min
Tensile Strength 540 - 640 MPa min
% Elongation on 4d 30 min

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Lateral Expansion at -196C 0,38 mm
Charpy V-Notch at -196C >30 J
% Moisture Content 0,086

Packing Data
(DC+ AC 70 OCV min)
Diameter Electrode Length Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) (mm) (A) (kg)
2,5 350 40 - 80 3 x 4,0 W087755
3,25 350 80 - 120 3 x 4,0 W087756
4,0 350 100 - 150 3 x 4,0 W087757
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Oerlikon Supranox 316L

Welding Consumables
Supranox 316L is a rutile coated low carbon electrode for welding
19% chromium, 12% nickel and 3% molybdenum type non-
stabilised austenitic stainless steels.

Applications
Applications include brewery equipment, pharmaceutical
equipment, architectural and general fabrication, transport, food
and nuclear applications.

Classifications
AWS A5.4 E316L-16
EN ISO 3581-A E 19 12 3 L R 12
SANS 3581-A E 19 12 3 L R 12

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,03 max % Phosphorous 0,01
% Manganese 0,60 % Chromium 18,2
% Silicon 0,80 % Nickel 12,1
% Sulphur 0,01 % Molybdenum 2,6

Typical Mechanical Properties

(All weld metal in the as welded condition)
Yield Strength >380 MPa
Tensile Strength 540 - 640 MPa
% Elongation on 4d
Charpy V-Notch at +20C
>30
>55 J 12
Packing Data
(DC+ AC 42 V OCV)
Diameter Electrode Length Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) (mm) (A) (kg)
2,5 300 45 - 80 3 x 5,0 W113062
3,2 350 70 - 120 3 x 5,0 W113063
4,0 350 100 - 150 3 x 5,0 W113064
5,0 350 130 - 230 3 x 5,0 W113065
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Metrode Ultramet 316NF

Welding Consumables

Ultramet 316NF is a rutile low silica coated low carbon electrode

for welding 19% chromium, 12% nickel and 3% molybdenum
type non-stabilised austenitic stainless steels. Special control of
residuals coupled with a high manganese content ensures freedom
from microfissuring. The deposit is ferrite-free and non-magnetic.
The fully austenitic microstructure gives excellent strength and
toughness at cryogenic temperatures down to -196C. It also has
useful toughness down to -269C for superconducting applications.

Applications
The non-magnetic properties make it ideal for welding fittings on
minesweepers and offshore downhole instrumentation collars.
It also finds applications in LPG and LNG storage vessels and for
fabricating zinc baths. It can be used to weld pipes and fittings in
cryogenic applications in oil refineries and as a corrosion resistant
overlay for resisting concentrated nitric acid.

Re-baking
Dry electrodes at 300C for 2 hours.

Classifications
AWS A5.4 E316LMn-16 (nearest)
EN ISO 3581-A E 18 15 3 L R 3 2 (nearest)
EN ISO 3581-B ES 316Mn-16 (nearest)

Typical Chemical Analysis

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% Carbon <0,03 % Chromium 18,0
% Manganese 3,0 % Nickel 16,0
% Silicon 0,4 % Molybdenum 2,8
% Sulphur 0,01 % Copper <0,1
% Phosphorous 0,02 % Nitrogen 0,15

Typical Mechanical Properties

(All weld metal in the as welded condition)
0,2% Proof Stress 430 MPa
Tensile Strength 610 MPa
% Elongation on 4d 38
% Elongation on 5d 35
Charpy V-Notch at -196C 60 J
Lateral Expansion at -196C mm mils 0,7 mm (28 mils)
Magnetic Permeabilty 1,01 max

Packing Data
(DC+ AC 50 V OCV)
Diameter Electrode Length Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) (mm) (A) (kg)
2,5 300 60 - 90 4,5 (can) W078582
3,2 350 75 - 120 5,0 (can) W078583
4,0 350 100 - 155 5,0 (can) W078584
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Oerlikon Supranox 317L

Welding Consumables
Supranox 317L is a rutile high alloy extra-low carbon (ELC) for
chromium-nickel steels of the 19% chromium, 12% nickel and
4% molybdenum type. The increased molybdenum content gives
higher pitting corrosion resistance and elevated temperature
strength. Smooth bead appearance. Low spatter loss. Easy slag
removal.

Re-baking
Re-dry electrodes at 300C for 2 hours.

Classifications
AWS A5.4 E317L-16
EN ISO 3581-A E 19 13 4 N L R
EN ISO 3581-B ES 317L-16

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon <0,03 % Chromium 19,0
% Silicon 0,7 % Nickel 12,5
% Manganese 0,5 % Molybdenum 3,5

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

Tensile Strength 550 - 660 MPa
Yield Strength >380 MPa
% Elongation on 5d >30
Impact Energy at +20C >40 J
Ferrite Number WRC (1992) 15FN 12
Packing Data
(DC+ AC 70 OCV min)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) (A) (kg)
2,5 50 - 75 3 x 5,0 W113412
3,2 75 - 110 3 x 5,0 W113413
4,0 110 - 150 3 x 5,0 W113414
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Oerlikon Inox 347

Welding Consumables

Inox 347 is a rutile type electrode for welding chromium-nickel

steels of the niobium or titanium stabilised 18% chromium,
and 8% nickel type. Low spatter loss. Stable arc. Regular bead
appearance. Easy slag removal.

Re-baking
Re-dry electrodes at 300C for 2 hours.

Classifications
AWS A5.4 E347-16
EN ISO 3581-A E 19 9 Nb R
EN ISO 3581-B ES 347-16

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon <0,03 % Chromium 19,0
% Manganese 0,7 % Nickel 10,0
% Silicon 0,7 % Niobium 0,6

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

Tensile Strength 550 - 650 MPa
Yield Strength >400 MPa
% Elongation on 5d >30
Impact Energy at +20C >50 J

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Packing Data
(DC+ AC 70 OCV min)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) (A) (kg)
2,5 45 - 80 3 x 5,0 W113072
3,2 70 - 120 3 x 5,0 W113073
4,0 100 - 150 3 x 5,0 W113074
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Afrox E3CR12

Welding Consumables
Afrox E3CR12 is a heavily coated 13% chromium alloyed electrode
suitable for all-position welding of 13% chromium ferritic steels.
The deposited weld metal is sound with a low inclusion content
and exhibits good toughness at temperatures down to -20C. The
electrode features a smooth, stable, low spatter arc on DC+. Weld
bead appearance is good with a smooth uniform ripple. The slag
is readily removed from the weld surface in all positions. Afrox
E3CR12 has been especially developed for the welding of 3CR12
material. The weld metal has similar corrosion properties to that
of 3CR12 without over alloying, i.e. in contrast to the 300 series
electrodes.

Classifications
AWS A5.4 E410NiMo
EN ISO 3581-A E13 4 R 26
EN ISO 3581-B ES 410 NiMo-26

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,03 % Nickel 4,8
% Manganese 0,16 % Molybdenum 0,48
% Silicon 0,4 % Sulphur 0,01
% Chromium 12,0 % Phosphorous 0,03

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

PWHT 605C x 1 hr

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Yield Strength 850 MPa
Tensile Strength 920 MPa
% Elongation on 5d 18
Charpy V-Notch at +20C 40 - 55 J
Charpy V-Notch at -20C 25 - 35 J

Packing Data
(DC+ AC 70 OCV min)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) (A) (kg)
3,2 70 - 130 3 x 5,0 W075843
4,0 100 - 170 3 x 5,0 W075844
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Oerlikon Batox Cu (904L)

Welding Consumables

Batox Cu (904L) gives a fully austenitic low carbon weld metal

with molybdenum and copper, with good resistance to corrosion
in sulphuric, phosphoric and other inorganic and organic acids.
They are not normally chosen for resistance to corrosion in
concentrated nitric acid. For service in severe chloride pitting
media, overmatching nickel-based weld metal is recommended. It
is the preferred weld metal for some lower alloy austenitics such
as Creusot UHB 34L and UHB 734L for wet process phosphoric acid
service. Applications include tanks and process vessels, piping
systems, agitators, rotors, cast pumps and valves for use in the
fertiliser, phosphoric and sulphuric environments. It is also used
in some offshore applications, including overlays on mild and low
alloy steels.

Re-baking
Re-dry electrodes at 300 - 350C for 2 hours.

Classifications
AWS A5.4 E385-16
EN ISO 3581-A E 20 25 5 Cu N L R
EN ISO 3581-B ES 385-16 (nearest)

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,03 max % Nickel 24,0
% Manganese 1,0 % Molybdenum 4,0
% Silicon 0,8 % Copper 1,3
% Sulphur 0,005 % Niobium 0,1

12 % Phosphorous
% Chromium
0,02
21,0
% Nitrogen 0,08

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

Tensile Strength 580 MPa min
0,2% Proof Stress 375 MPa min
% Elongation on 5d 32 min
Impact Energy at -196C 35 J min
Microstructure In the as welded condition the weld
metal microstructure is fully austenitic

Packing Data
(DC+ AC OCV 70 V min)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) (A) (kg)
2,5 50 - 75 5,0 W113092
3,2 65 - 105 5,0 W113093
4,0 85 - 150 5,0 W113094
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Oerlikon Inox 4462

Welding Consumables
Inox 4462 is a rutile coated electrode designed for the welding
of austenitic-ferritic duplex steels. The weld deposit has a
ferrite content of 25 - 30% providing resistance to stress
corrosion cracking and pitting in chloride and hydrogen sulphide
environments at service temperatures up to 300C. The electrode
has good re-strike characteristics with excellent bead profile
and overall ease of operation. Suitable for use on AC and DC and
welding transformers with low OCV. Suitable for welding SAF 2205
and LDX 2101.

Re-baking
Re-dry electrodes at 300C for 2 hours.

Classifications
AWS A5.4 E2209-16
EN ISO 3581-A E 2293 N L R
EN ISO 3581-B ES 2209-16

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon <0,04 % Nickel 9,0
% Silicon 0,8 % Molybdenum 3,0
% Manganese 0,9 % Nitrogen 0,1
% Chromium 22,0

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

Tensile Strength >760 MPa
0,2% Proof Stress >620 MPa 12
% Elongation on 4d >25
Impact Energy at +20C >55 J

Packing Data
(DC+ AC OCV 42 V min)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) (A) (kg)
2,5 50 - 80 3 x 5,0 W113002
3,2 70 - 120 3 x 5,0 W113003
4,0 90 - 150 3 x 5,0 W113004
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Metrode Supermet 2506 Cu

Welding Consumables

Supermet 2506 Cu consumables are designed to match similar

super duplex alloys, usually supplied as castings. The addition
of copper improves corrosion resistance in sulphuric acid media
and also increases strength and wear resistance, but toughness
is reduced in comparison to alloys with <1% Cu. The composition
is controlled to ensure a minimum Pitting Resistance Equivalent
(PRE) of 40 to match the super duplex alloys and provide excellent
resistance to pitting in chloride media. Applications include pumps
and valves, corrosion/wear resisting parts and process equipment
for use in offshore oil and gas industries, pulp, paper and textile
industries, and chemical and petrochemical plants.

Re-baking
Re-dry electrodes at 200 - 250C for 1 - 2 hours.

Classifications
AWS A5.4 E2553-16
EN ISO 3581-A E 2593 Cu N L R
EN ISO 3581-B ES 2593-16

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,03 % Nickel 8,0
% Manganese 1,0 % Molybdenum 3,5
% Silicon 0,4 % Copper 1,7
% Sulphur 0,1 % Nitrogen 0,22
% Phosphorous 0,02 % PREn 41,0
% Chromium 25,5
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Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)
Tensile Strength 925 MPa
0,2% Proof Stress 780 MPa
% Elongation on 4d 17
% Elongation on 5d 16
% Reduction of Area 25
Impact Energy at +20C 35 J
Impact Energy at -30C 22 J
Hardness 30 HRc

Packing Data
(DC+ AC OCV 70 V min)
Diameter Current Canned Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) (A) (kg)
3,2 75 - 120 5,0 W078371
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Metrode Ultramet 2507

Welding Consumables
Ultramet 2507 is designed for welding wrought, forged or cast
super duplex stainless steels for service normally in the as welded
condition. Duplex stainless steel pipe, plate, fittings and forgings
have an approximate 50:50 microstructure of austenite with a
ferrite matrix. This, coupled with general alloying level, confers:
High strength compared with standard austenitic steels,
e.g. Type 316L
Good general corrosion resistance in a range of
environments
High resistance to chloride induced stress corrosion
cracking (CSCC)
High resistance to pitting attack in chloride environments,
e.g. seawater.
These alloys are finding widening application in the offshore oil/
gas, chemical and petrochemical process industries, e.g. pipework
systems, flowlines, risers, manifolds, etc.
Re-baking
Re-dry electrodes at 200 - 250C for 1 - hours.

Classifications
ANS A5.4 E2594-16
EN ISO 3581-A E 2594 Cu N L R 12
EN ISO 3581-B ES 2594-16 (nearest)

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,03 % Nickel 9,5
% Manganese
% Silicon
1,0
0,8
% Molybdenum
% Copper
4,0
0,1
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% Sulphur 0,01 % Nitrogen 0,25
% Phosphorous 0,02 % PREn 42,0
% Chromium 25,5

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

Tensile Strength 890 MPa
0,2% Proof Stress 750 MPa
% Elongation on 4d 26
% Elongation on 5d 24
% Reduction in Area 35
Impact Energy at -20C 28 J
Impact Energy at -50C 21 J
Hardness 28 HRc

Packing Data
(DC+ AC OCV 55 V min)
Diameter Current Canned Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) (A) (kg)
3,2 75 - 120 4,5 W078375
4,0 100 - 155 4,6 W078376