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Diameters
 33 lb Spool
0.045 in (1.1 mm) ED037118
1/16 in (1.6 mm) ED037119

UltraCore® 308L

Flux-Cored Gas-Shielded (FCAW-G)

CLASSIFICATIONS:
AWS E308T0-1
E308T0-4
E308LT0-1
E308LT0-4

ULTRACORE® 308L Flux-Cored Shielded Gas Wire designed for weld deposits on general fabrication including piping, tanks, and pressure vessels on 304L and other common austenitic stainless steel applications.

Diameter

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  • 0.045 in (1.1 mm)
  • 1/16 in (1.6 mm)

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  • 33 lb Spool
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DETAILS

ULTRACORE® 308L delivers consistent mechanical properties, superior arc performance, and easy slag removal. Can be used when welding Nitrogen bearing 304LN and titanium stabilized 321.

Features

  • Precision layer wound winding delivers steady spool payoff and more consistent feeding
  • Smooth arc action with minimal spatter reduces post-weld cleaning
  • Polished weld bead appearance reduces post-weld brushing
  • Vacuum sealed foil packaging to keep moisture out

Typical Applications

  • General Fabrication
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Chemical Processing

Welding Positions

  • Flat/Horizontal

Shielding Gas

  • 75% Argon / 25% CO₂ or 100% CO₂

Disclaimers

Warning -

Cancer and Reproductive Harm -

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Service Information

Documentation

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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 A5.22 E308LT0-1, E308LT0-4
ABS AWS A5.22 E308LT0-1, E308LT0-4
CWB AWS A5.22 E308LT0-1, E308LT0-4

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Classification Shielding Gas Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) 		Elongation
% 		Longitudinal Face Bend
E308LT0-1 Requirement 100% CO2 520 (75) min. 30 min. No opening in excess of 1/8 inch
E308LT0-4 Requirement 75-80% Ar, balance CO2 520 (75) min. 30 min. No opening in excess of 1/8 inch
Typical Result, As-welded 100% CO2 550 (80) 57 Passed
Typical Result, As-welded 75-80% Ar, balance CO2 560 (81) 54 Passed

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION

Classification Shielding Gas %C %Cr %Cu %Mn %Mo %N %Ni %P %S %Si Ferrite Number (per AWS A4.2)
E308LT0-1 Requirement 100% CO2 0.04 max. 18.0 - 21.0 0.75 max. 0.5 - 2.5 0.75 max. Info. Only 9.0 - 11.0 0.04 max. 0.03 max. 1.0 max. Info. Only
E308LT0-4 Requirement 75-80% Ar, balance CO2 0.04 max. 18.0 - 21.0 0.75 max. 0.5 - 2.5 0.75 max. Info. Only 9.0 - 11.0 0.04 max. 0.03 max. 1.0 max. Info. Only
Typical Result 100% CO2 0.03 18.5 0.07 1.2 0.05 0.03 10.3 0.02 0.01 0.6 7
Typical Result 75-80% Ar, balance CO2 0.04 18.5 0.05 1.3 0.06 0.03 10.0 0.02 0.01 0.8 8

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Diameter Shielding Gas Polarity CTWD
mm (in.)⁽¹⁾ 		Wire Feed Speed
m/min (in/min) 		Voltage
volts 		Approx. Current
amps 		Melt-off Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr) 		Deposition Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr) 		Efficiency
%
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 5.3 (210) 22-24 140 2.1 (4.6) 1.8 (4.0) 86
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 8.9 (350) 24-26 185 3.6 (8.0) 3.1 (6.9) 86
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 11.4 (450) 26-28 225 4.7 (10.4) 4.0 (8.8) 84
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 25 (1) 3.6 (140) 25-29 155 2.8 (6.2) 2.6 (5.2) 89.6
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 25 (1) 6.4 (250) 27-31 250 5.0 (11.0) 4.2 (9.2) 89.3
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 25 (1) 8.1 (320) 28-32 285 6.0 (13.2) 5.3 (11.7) 88.6

NOTES

Note
⁽¹⁾ To estimate ESO, subtract 1/4 in. (6.0 mm) from CTWD.