DETAILS
EXCALIBUR® 308/308L-17 ideal for 304 and 304L stainless steels, Flux coating provides smooth arc transfer in all positions except vertical down on sizes 5/32” and smaller. Diameters up to and including 5/32 in (4.0mm) are designed for all position welding except vertical down. 3/16 in (4.8 mm) diameter Flat and Horizontal only.
Features
- Flux coating provides smooth arc transfer in the flat and horizontal positions and slag is self-peeling for easy removal
- Versatile electrode designed to weld several types of austenitic stainless steels
- Designed with low carbon levels to help eliminate carbide precipitation in high temperature service
- Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual deposit composition and ferrite number (FN) by ferrite scope available online
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CONFORMANCE
CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
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AWS | AWS A5.4 | E308-17, E308L-17 |
ABS | AWS A5.4 | E308-17, E308L-17 |
CWB | CSA W48 | E308-17, E308L-17 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Classification |
Yield Strength @ 0.2% Offset
MPa (ksi) |
Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) |
Elongation
% |
---|---|---|---|
E308-17 Requirement | 550 (80) min. | 30 min. | |
E308L-17 Requirement | 520 (75) min. | 30 min. | |
Typical Result, As-welded | 420-440 (61-64) | 570-610 (82-89) | 37-46 |
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
Classification | %Bi | %C | %Cr | %Cu | %Mn | %Mo | %N | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | Ferrite Number (per AWS A4.2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
E308-17 Requirement | 0.08 max. | 18.0 - 21.0 | 0.75 max. | 0.5 - 2.5 | 0.75 max. | 9.0 - 11.0 | 0.04 max. | 0.03 max. | 1.00 max. | |||
E308L-17 Requirement | 0.04 max. | 18.0 - 21.0 | 0.75 max. | 0.5 - 2.5 | 0.75 max. | 9.0 - 11.0 | 0.04 max. | 0.03 max. | 1.00 max. | |||
Typical Result | 0.001-0.002 | 0.02-0.03 | 19.1-20.3 | 0.04-0.34 | 0.8-1.0 | 0.04-0.33 | 0.05-0.09 | 9.5-10.4 | 0.02-0.03 | 0.01-0.02 | 0.66-0.90 | 4-13 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Diameter | Polarity⁽¹⁾ |
Current
Amps |
---|---|---|
3/32 in (2.4 mm) | DC+ | 40 - 80 |
3/32 in (2.4 mm) | AC | 40 - 80 |
1/8 in (3.2 mm) | DC+ | 75 - 110 |
1/8 in (3.2 mm) | AC | 75 - 110 |
5/32 in (4.0 mm) | DC+ | 95 - 150 |
5/32 in (4.0 mm) | AC | 95 - 150 |
3/16 in (4.8 mm) | DC+ | 130 - 200 |
3/16 in (4.8 mm) | AC | 130 - 200 |
NOTES
Note |
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⁽¹⁾ Preferred polarity is listed first. |