DENTIFICATION
GFC 308L, E308LT – 1/4
CLASSIFICATION
AWS/SFA 5.22:E308LT – 1/4
DESCRIPTION
GFC 308L is stainless steel fluxcored wire for all position welding to be used with CO2 or Argon + Co2 mixed shielding gases. This wire benefits from a fast freezing slag system.
WELD METAL ANALYSIS (RANGE) %
| C | Mn | Si | S | P | Cr | Ni | Mo | Cu |
| 0.04 max | 0.5 - 2.5 | 1.0 max | 0.030 max | 0.030 max | 18.0 - 21.0 | 9.0 - 11.0 | 0.75 max | 0.75 max |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (RANGE)
| UTS (MPa) | EL (%) (L=4D) | CVN Impact Value | |
| Temp | Joules | ||
| 550 min | 30 min | -30°C | 60 |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Its designed for welding of 18% Cr. 8% Ni Stainless Steel.
• For welding AlSi stainless steels such as 304, 304L, 321-UNS alloys such as S30400 S30403 etc.
• For fabrication of chemical tanks, storage tanks, pipe lines, reaction vessels, etc.
SHIELDING GAS :
a. 100% Co2
b. 80% Ar + 20% Co2
PACKING PARAMETERS
| Size (mm) | Amps DC (+) | Voltage (V) | Weight / Spool (kg) |
| 1.2 | 120 - 240 | 23 - 30 | 12.5 / 15.0 |
| 1.6 | 160 - 290 | 25 - 32 | 12.5 / 15.0 |