DETAILS
BLUE MAX® MIG 308L is ideal for ASTM A743 or 744 Types CF-8 and CF-3 castings, it has reduced carbon levels (0.03% max) offer increased resistance to inter-granular corrosion.
Features
- Q2 Lot® - Certified Material Test Report showing actual wire composition, Country of Origin and calculated ferrite number (FN) of each lot is available online in the Certificate Center
- Proprietary surface lubricant for steady feeding and arc stability leading to exceptional performance at high wire feed speeds
- Reduced carbon levels (0.03% max) offer increased resistance to inter-granular corrosion
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
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CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.9 | ER308, ER308L |
| ABS | AWS A5.9 | ER308, ER308L |
| CWB | CSA W48 | ER308, ER308L |
| MIL | MIL-E-19933E AMD1 | MIL-308, MIL-308L |
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. | 9.0 - 11.0 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | ||||
| ER308L 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. | 0.30 - 0.65 | ||||
| Typical Result | 0.01-0.02 | 19.6-20.3 | 0.02-0.33 | 1.2-1.8 | 0.09-0.18 | 0.02-0.09 | 0.00 max. | 10.1-10.6 | 0.01-0.02 | 0.01 max. | 0.36-0.48 | 11-16 | 4-14 |
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 |
| 0.062 in (1.6 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 29-33 | 200-280 |