Stainless Steel Electrodes

SUPERLINK-308L

Name: SUPERLINK-308L
Brand: DEPL

AWS A5.4: E308L-16 EN ISO 3581-A: E 19 9 L R 12 DIN 1913: EStab23/13LBK

A rutile-coated (lime-rutile, -16 type) austenitic stainless steel electrode. E308L-16 type. Produces a smooth, stable arc, fine rippled bead with low spatter, and self-releasing slag. Easy arc striking and re-striking. Easy to use in all positions. Suitable for DC+ (DCEP) power sources; AC machines with sufficient OCV may also be used. Use short arc length and low current to minimise heat input and distortion.

Enquire on WhatsApp Enquiry form Datasheet — coming soon

Weld metal analysis, %
C	Cr	Ni	Mn	Si	P	S
≤0.04%	18.0–21.0%	9.0–11.0%	0.5–2.5%	≤.90%	≤0.04%	≤0.03%

Mechanical properties
Tensile strength	≥520 MPa (75 ksi)
Yield strength	≥350 MPa
Elongation	≥35%

Sizes and current ranges
Diameter	Current range
2.5mm	55–75A
3.15mm	70–100A
4.0mm	100–130A

Welding procedure & parameters

DC+ (DCEP) preferred. All positions. Clean all contaminants with SS wire brush and acetone. Keep arc length short. Use stringer beads in flat/horizontal positions; weave in vertical (max 3× electrode diameter). Interpass temp: ≤150°C. Current: 2.5mm: 55–75A; 3.15mm: 70–100A; 4.0mm: 100–130A.

Typical applications

Welding of low-carbon austenitic SS: AISI 304L, 321, 347. Chemical plant, LNG tanks, cryogenic equipment, food/pharmaceutical machinery where intergranular corrosion resistance is critical. Carbon max 0.04% prevents sensitisation. Weld in all positions with short arc length and intermittent passes to control distortion.

Storage & handling notes

Re-dry at 200°C–250°C/1–2 hrs if moisture is suspected. Do not use carbon steel wire brushes on SS welds. Avoid excessive heat input to maintain corrosion resistance. For 308L, 309L, 316L grades: low carbon content is critical — do not over-bake electrodes.