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Lecong Stainless Manufacturer and Suppliers in Da Nang, Vietnam, offers high-quality stainless welding consumables like AWS Class E308/308L-16 electrodes. These electrodes are specifically designed for welding 18Cr-8Ni austenitic stainless steels, delivering great weldability, corrosion resistance, and strength. The “L” grade offers a low-carbon option to lessen carbide precipitation, ensuring a long service life in corrosive settings. With smooth arc characteristics, minimal spatter, and easy slag removal, E308/308L-16 electrodes are widely trusted across many industries. Lecong Stainless maintains strict adherence to international standards, supplying these electrodes for essential stainless steel fabrication and repair in Vietnam and abroad.
AWS Class E308/308L-16 electrodes generally contain 19–21% chromium and 9–11% nickel, with carbon capped at a maximum of 0.04% in the “L” grade. This makeup provides strong corrosion resistance and lowers the chance of intergranular corrosion after welding. Mechanical properties include a tensile strength of about 80,000 psi, a yield strength near 60,000 psi, and an elongation around 35%. Weld deposits retain toughness, ductility, and resistance to cracking under service conditions. These electrodes offer steady arc stability, smooth bead formation, and high-quality welds suitable for both fabrication and maintenance of stainless steel structures.
| Classification | AWS A5.4, E308/308L-16 |
| Form | Welding Electrode, Welding Rods |
| Type Of Current | AC-DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive) |
| Welding Position | F, V, OH, H |
| Size | 2.0 mm, 2.50 mm, 3.15 mm, 4.00 mm, 5.0 mm |
| AC/DC+ | AC or DC (+) |
| JIS Specification | BS 2926 19.9 A R |
| Other Specification | DIN 8556 E19 9 R 23 A |
| AWS E308/308L-16 Coated Electrodes Application & uses |
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| C | Cr | Ni | Mo | Mn | Si | P | S | Cu |
| 0.04 | 18.0-21.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 0.75 | 0.5-2.5 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
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These electrodes offer high corrosion resistance and are suitable for welding 18-8 stainless steel. They have a heavy coating for enhanced stability and smoother arc performance. Sizes typically range from 1/8″ to 5/32″ in diameter.
Offering excellent corrosion resistance, these electrodes are used for welding similar types of stainless steel. The light coating aids in maintaining a clean arc with minimal spatter. They are available in sizes from 3/32″ to 1/8″ in diameter.
These electrodes provide robust corrosion resistance and are designed for shielded arc welding processes. They ensure stable arc performance and minimal weld defects. Common sizes include 1/16″ to 3/16″ in diameter.
Lecong Stainless provides the best AWS Class E308/308L-16 Electrodes after being strictly tested through hardness, spectro analysis, PMI, flaring, micro and macro tests, pitting resistance, and IGC tests. We provide all commercial invoices, packaging lists, and labels along with the attested Certificate of Origin and Third-Party Inspection Certificates, which assure quality products and exceptional customer satisfaction.
AWS Class E308/308L-16 electrodes are extensively used in industries needing welding of Type 304, 304L, and similar stainless steels. They work well in food processing plants, breweries, dairy equipment, and chemical tanks where corrosion resistance is vital. The low-carbon version (308L) is preferred for welded structures that must resist intergranular corrosion at high temperatures. Applications also include pipelines, pressure vessels, refinery equipment, and general stainless steel fabrication. Lecong Stainless supplies these electrodes to meet the increasing demand in Vietnam and global markets, ensuring strong, durable welds in essential industrial and structural applications.
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