DETAILS
Blue Max® MIG wire is designed to perform exceptionally at high wire feed speeds
Features
- Controlled Low Ferrite (Range: 3-5 FN)
- Charpy V-Notch test results capable of exceeding 27 J (20 ft•lbf) @ -196°C (-320°F)
- Exceeds 15 mils (0.38 mm) of lateral expansion @ -196°C (-320°F)
Typical Applications
- LNG Storage
- Cryogenic vessels and piping
- Power Generation
Welding Positions
- All
Shielding Gas
- 98% Ar/ 2% O2
Disclaimers
Service Information
Documentation
BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page
See test result disclaimer
CONFORMANCE
CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
---|---|---|
AWS | AWS A5.9 | ER308, ER308L |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Classification | Shielding Gas |
Yield Strength @ 0.2% Offset
MPa (ksi) |
Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) |
Elongation
% |
Charpy V-Notch
J (ft-lbs) @ -196°C (-320°F) |
Lateral Expansion
mil @ -196 °C (-320 °F) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Typical Result, As-welded | 98% Ar, 2% O2 | 390 (57) | 570 (82) | 39 | 43-59 (32-43) | 19-32 |
WIRE COMPOSITION
Classification | %C | %Cr | %Cu | %Mn | %Mo | %N | %Nb | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | Ferrite Number (Delong ©) | Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ER308 Requirement | 0.08 max. | 19.5 - 22.0 | 0.75 max. | 1.0 - 2.5 | 0.75 max. | Info. Only | Info. Only | 9.0 - 11.0 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | Info. Only | Info. Only |
ER308L Requirement | 0.03 max. | 19.5 - 22.0 | 0.75 max. | 1.0 - 2.5 | 0.75 max. | Info. Only | Info. Only | 9.0 - 11.0 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | Info. Only | Info. Only |
Typical Result | 0.02-0.03 | 19.5-20.1 | 0.02-0.20 | 1.7-1.8 | 0.18 max. | 0.06-0.10 | 0.03 max. | 10.6-11.0 | 0.01-0.02 | 0.01-0.02 | 0.34-0.48 | 3-5 | 4-6 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Diameter | Shielding Gas |
Voltage
volts |
Approx. Current
amps |
---|---|---|---|
.035" (0.9 mm) | 98% Ar, 2% O2 | 26-29 | 160-210 |
.045" (1.1 mm) | 98% Ar, 2% O2 | 28-32 | 180-250 |