STARGOLD 303 – Ferrite-Balanced Electrode for All Steel Types
STARGOLD 303 is a high-performance MMA electrode engineered to deliver exceptional strength and durability across a wide range of steel grades. With its ferrite-balanced composition, it offers crack-resistant, high-strength welds ideal for fabrication and repair of mixed and unknown steels.
Whether you’re dealing with dissimilar steel joints or critical repairs, STARGOLD 303 ensures structural integrity, ease of use, and excellent weld finish — making it a versatile solution in demanding industrial environments.
Available Packs: 3.15mm, 4.00mm, 5.00mm
Key Features
- Ferrite-balanced weld metal to resist cracking
- High tensile strength and ductility
- Excellent arc stability and bead appearance
- Suitable for a wide variety of steels
- Ideal for both fabrication and maintenance
Industries
- Heavy Engineering
- Construction
- Shipbuilding
- Equipment Maintenance
- Fabrication Workshops
Processes
- Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW)
- Multi-steel Fabrication
- Dissimilar Steel Jointing
Additional Details
- Store in a dry and moisture-free environment
- Keep electrodes sealed until use to prevent moisture absorption
- Re-bake if exposed to humidity, as per TDS guidelines
- Suitable for applications involving varying steel compositions
- Refer TDS for more details
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