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Diameters
 25 lb (11.3 kg) Plastic Spool
 25 lb Spool
 33 lb (15 kg) Plastic Spool
 250 lb (113 kg) Accu-Trak® Drum
 500 lb (227 kg) Accu-Trak® Drum
 1000 lb (454 kg) Precise-Trek™ Reel
0.030 in (0.8 mm) ED037252
0.035 in (0.9 mm) ED037250 ED035060 ED029768 ED032834
0.045 in (1.1 mm) ED019293 ED037251 ED035063 ED029769
1/16 in (1.6 mm) ED019294

Blue Max® 308LSi

MIG (GMAW)

CLASSIFICATIONS:
AWS ER308Si
ER308LSi

BLUE MAX® MIG 308LSI Wire is a common austenitic stainless steels referred to as “18-8” steels, used to primarily weld equipment made with 304 type stainless steel. Versatile electrode designed to weld CrNi austenitic stainless steels (Stainless)

Diameter

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  • 0.030 in (0.8 mm)
  • 0.035 in (0.9 mm)
  • 0.045 in (1.1 mm)
  • 1/16 in (1.6 mm)

Package

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  • 25 lb (11.3 kg) Plastic Spool
  • 25 lb Spool
  • 33 lb (15 kg) Plastic Spool
  • 250 lb (113 kg) Accu-Trak® Drum
  • 500 lb (227 kg) Accu-Trak® Drum
  • 1000 lb (454 kg) Precise-Trek™ Reel
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DETAILS

BLUE MAX® MIG 308LSI MIG Wire designed to be used for proprietary surface lubricant for steady feeding and arc stability, high silicon level for increased puddle fluidity and toe wetting. Typical application on 304 and 304L stainless steels, ASTM A743 or A744 Types CF-8 and CF-3 Performs exceptionally at high wire feed speeds. Higher silicon content improves wetting of the weld metal and potentially higher travel speeds compared to standard 308L products.

Features

  • High silicon level for increased puddle fluidity and toe wetting
  • Proprietary surface lubricant for steady feeding and arc stability
  • Versatile electrode designed to weld CrNi austenitic stainless steels
  • Used to primarily weld equipment made with 304 type stainless steel
  • Higher silicon content improves wetting of the weld metal and potentially higher travel speeds compared to standard 308L products
  • Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online

Typical Applications

  • 304 and 304L stainless steels
  • Common austenitic stainless steels referred to as “18-8” steels
  • ASTM A743 or A744 Types CF-8 and CF-3
  • Performs exceptionally at high wire feed speeds

Welding Positions

  • All

Shielding Gas

  • 98% Argon / Balance O2 90% He / 7.5% Argon / 2.5% CO2

Disclaimers

Warning -

Cancer and Reproductive Harm -

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Service Information

Documentation

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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 ER308LSi, ER308Si
ABS AWS A5.9 ER308LSi, ER308Si

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Classification Shielding Gas Yield Strength @ 0.2% Offset
MPa (ksi) 		Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) 		Elongation
% 		Charpy V-Notch
J (ft-lbs) @ -60°C (-76°F)
Typical Result 98% Ar, 2% O2 430 (63) 620 (90) 35 75 (55)

WIRE COMPOSITION

Classification %C %Cr %Cu %Mn %Mo %N %Nb %Ni %P %S %Si %Ti Ferrite Number (Delong ©) Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©)
ER308LSi Requirement 0.03 max. 19.5 - 22.0 0.75 max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.75 max. 9.0 - 11.0 0.03 max. 0.03 max. 0.65 - 1.00
ER308Si Requirement 0.08 max. 19.5 - 22.0 0.75 max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.75 max. 9.0 - 11.0 0.03 max. 0.03 max. 0.65 - 1.00
Typical Result 0.02 19.9-20.1 0.10 1.7-2.0 0.08 0.06 0.03 max. 9.6-10.7 0.03 0.01 0.75-0.93 0.01 12 11

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Diameter Transfer Mode Shielding Gas Polarity CTWD
mm (in.)⁽¹⁾ 		Wire Feed Speed
m/min (in/min) 		Voltage
volts 		Approx. Current
amps 		Deposition Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr)
0.035 in (0.9 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 3.0 (120) 19-20 55 0.9 (2.0)
0.035 in (0.9 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 4.6 (180) 19-20 85 1.4 (3.0)
0.035 in (0.9 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 5.8 (230) 20-21 105 1.8 (3.9)
0.035 in (0.9 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 7.6 (300) 20-21 125 2.3 (5.0)
0.035 in (0.9 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 8.9 (350) 21-22 140 2.7 (5.9)
0.035 in (0.9 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 10.2 (400) 22-23 160 3.1 (6.7)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 2.5 (100) 19-20 100 1.1 (2.8)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 3.2 (125) 19-20 120 1.5 (3.5)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 3.8 (150) 21 135 1.7 (4.2)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 4.4 (175) 21 140 2.0 (4.8)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 5.6 (220) 22 170 2.6 (6.1)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 6.4 (250) 22-23 175 2.9 (6.9)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Short Circuit Transfer 90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 7.0 (275) 22-23 185 3.2 (7.6)
0.035 in (0.9 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 10.2 (400) 22 180 3.1 (6.7)
0.035 in (0.9 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 10.8 (425) 23 190 3.3 (7.1)
0.035 in (0.9 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 11.4 (450) 23 200 3.5 (7.5)
0.035 in (0.9 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 12.1 (475) 23 210 3.7 (8.0)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 6.1 (240) 23 195 2.8 (6.6)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 6.6 (260) 24 230 3.0 (7.2)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 7.6 (300) 24 240 3.5 (8.3)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 8.3 (325) 25 250 3.8 (9.0)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 13 (1/2) 9.1 (360) 25 260 4.2 (10.0)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 4.4 (175) 25 260 4.3 (9.2)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 5.1 (200) 26 310 4.9 (10.5)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 6.4 (250) 26 330 6.2 (13.1)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 7.0 (275) 27 360 6.8 (14.4)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) Axial Spray Transfer 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 7.6 (300) 28 390 7.4 (15.8)

NOTES

Note
⁽¹⁾ To estimate ESO, subtract 1/8 in (3.2 mm) from CTWD.