DETAILS
Blue Max® MIG wire is designed to perform exceptionally at high wire feed speeds
Features
- Used in welding similar alloys in cast or wrought form
- Reduced carbon levels (0.03% max) offer increased resistance to inter-granular corrosion
- Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online
Typical Applications
- General Fabrication
- Joining dissimilar metals
- Can be used at temperatures up to 700 degrees F
Welding Positions
- All
Shielding Gas
- 98% Ar/ 2% O2
Disclaimers
Service Information
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 | ER309, ER309L |
| ABS | AWS A5.9 | ER309, ER309L |
| CWB | CSA W48 | ER309, ER309L |
| MIL | MIL-E-19933E AMD1 | MIL-309 |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %C | %Cr | %Cu | %Mn | %Mo | %N | %Nb | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | Ferrite Number (Delong ©) | Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER309 Requirement | 0.12 max. | 23.0 - 25.0 | 0.75 max. | 1.0 - 2.5 | 0.75 max. | 12.0 - 14.0 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | ||||
| ER309L Requirement | 0.03 max. | 23.0 - 25.0 | 0.75 max. | 1.0 - 2.5 | 0.75 max. | 12.0 - 14.0 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | ||||
| Typical Result | 0.01-0.02 | 23.5 | 0.05-0.08 | 1.6 | 0.03-0.04 | 0.05-0.06 | 0.00 max. | 13.4-13.6 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.35-0.42 | 13 | 11 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
| Diameter | Shielding Gas |
Voltage
volts |
Approx. Current
amps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.035 in (0.9 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 26-29 | 160-210 |
| 0.045 in (1.1 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 28-32 | 180-250 |
| 1/16 in (1.6 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 29-33 | 200-280 |