UltraCore flux-cored wire
UltraCore flux-cored wire

Diameters / Packaging

Diameters
10 lb Spool
0.045 in (1.1 mm) ED037217

UltraCore® FC 308L

Flux-Cored Gas-Shielded (FCAW-G) | ED037217

CLASSIFICATIONS:
AWS E308T1-1
E308T1-4
E308LT1-1
E308LT1-4

Smooth arc action with minimal spatter reduces post-weld cleaning

DETAILS

ULTRACORE® 308L P 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 spool 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

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

CONFORMANCE

CONFORMANCES SPECIFICATION CLASSIFICATION
AWS AWS A5.22 E308LT1-1, E308LT1-4
ABS AWS A5.22 E308LT1-1, E308LT1-4
CWB AWS A5.22 E308LT1-1, E308LT1-4

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Classification Shielding Gas Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi)
Elongation
%
Longitudinal Face Bend
E308LT1-1 Requirement 100% CO2 520 (75) min. 30 min. No opening in excess of 1/8 inch
E308LT1-4 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 540 (78) 56 Passed
Typical Result, As-welded 75% Ar, 25% CO2 560 (81) 50 Passed

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION

Classification Shielding Gas %C %Cr %Cu %Mn %Mo %N %Ni %P %S %Si Ferrite Number (per AWS A4.2)
E308LT1-1 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
E308LT1-4 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 18.6 0.07 1.2 0.05 0.03 10.4 0.02 0.01 0.6 8
Typical Result 75% Ar, 25% CO2 0.04 19.0 0.07 1.4 0.06 0.03 10.4 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) 5.1 (200) 22-24 130 2.0 (4.3) 1.5 (3.3) 76.7
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 8.4 (330) 24-26 180 3.3 (7.2) 2.6 (5.7) 79.1
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 11.2 (440) 26-28 220 4.3 (9.5) 3.5 (7.8) 82.1
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 25 (1) 3.6 (140) 24-26 160 2.5 (5.6) 2.2 (4.8) 85.7
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 25 (1) 5.0 (195) 24-26 200 3.5 (7.8) 3.0 (6.7) 85.8
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 25 (1) 6.4 (250 25-27 220 4.6 (10.1) 3.9 (8.6) 85.6

NOTES

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