DETAILS
Blue Max® MIG wire is designed to perform exceptionally at high wire feed speeds
Features
- Low carbon content reduces the possibility of carbide precipitation and intergranular corrosion
- The 2-3% molybdenum improves pitting corrosion resistance of the weld deposit
- Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online
Typical Applications
- Maintenance and Repair
- Power Generation
- Process Industries
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 | ER316, ER316L |
| ABS | AWS A5.9 | ER316, ER316L |
| CWB | CSA W48 | ER316, ER316L |
| MIL | MIL-E-19933E AMD1 | MIL-316L |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %C | %Cr | %Cu | %Mn | %Mo | %N | %Nb | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | Ferrite Number (Delong ©) | Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER316 Requirement | 0.08 max. | 18.0 - 20.0 | 0.75 max. | 1.0 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | 11.0 - 14.0 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | ||||
| ER316L Requirement | 0.03 max. | 18.0 - 20.0 | 0.75 max. | 1.0 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | 11.0 - 14.0 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | ||||
| Typical Result | 0.01-0.02 | 18.5-18.7 | 0.03-0.13 | 1.6-1.8 | 2.1-2.6 | 0.03 | 0.01 max. | 11.8-12.2 | 0.02 | 0.01 max. | 0.39-0.40 | 8-12 | 7-11 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
| Diameter | Shielding Gas |
Voltage
volts |
Approx. Current
amps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.030 in (0.8 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 26-29 | 160-210 |
| 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 |