DETAILS
BLUE MAX® MIG 312 welding applications should be limited to 800°F (420°C) the weld deposits exhibit high tensile strength and offer some resistance to abrasion
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
- The weld deposits exhibit high tensile strength and offer some resistance to abrasion
- Applications should be limited to 800°F (420°C)
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 | ER312 |
| CWB | CSA W48 | ER312 |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %C | %Cr | %Cu | %Mn | %Mo | %N | %Nb | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | Ferrite Number (Delong ©) | Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER312 Requirement | 0.15 max. | 28.0 - 32.0 | 0.75 max. | 1.0 - 2.5 | 0.75 max. | 8.0 - 10.5 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | ||||
| Typical Result | 0.10-0.12 | 30.4-31.4 | 0.02-0.15 | 1.8 | 0.03-0.21 | 0.05-0.06 | 0.01 max. | 9.0-10.1 | 0.02 | 0.003 max. | 0.36-0.43 | 46 | 70-74 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
| Diameter | Shielding Gas |
Voltage
volts |
Approx. Current
amps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |