StarBlaze SAW 316L
AWS A5.9: ER 316L | EN 12072: S 19 12 3 L
StarBlaze SAW 316L is an extra low carbon stainless steel welding wire designed for Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) applications. With a 19Cr/12Ni/3Mo composition, it offers excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion, stress cracking, and creep, making it ideal for high-temperature environments up to 850°C. The weld metal maintains ferrite content between 4–8% and provides superior mechanical strength and toughness. The wire is coated with a specialised anti-spatter reagent blend (including dichloromethane and methylene chloride) for enhanced feedability and clean welds.
- Diameters: 2.00 mm, 2.40 mm, 3.20 mm, 4.00 mm
- Pack size: 25 kg / 60 lbs
Key Features
- Extra low carbon for enhanced intergranular corrosion resistance
- Excellent creep strength up to 850°C
- Controlled ferrite content (4–8%) for crack resistance
- Suitable for welding 316L and stabilised Mo-bearing stainless steels
- High strength and ductility with good impact values
- Specialised anti-spatter reagent coating for smoother welding
- Compatible with most SAW flux systems for stainless applications
Industries
- Power Generation and Heat Exchangers
- Chemical and Petrochemical Plants
- Pressure Vessel and Boiler Manufacturing
- Stainless Pipe and Plate Fabrication
- Marine and Industrial Processing Equipment
Processes
- Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) with suitable flux
- Fabrication of AISI 316L and stabilised stainless steels
- Continuous welds for pipes, tanks, and thick plate structures
Additional Details
- Suitable for welding austenitic stainless steels in combination with SAW flux
- Excellent resistance to creep, intergranular corrosion, and cracking
- Controlled ferrite content between 4–8%
- Anti-spatter reagent coated (di-chloromethane + methylene chloride)
- Welding current: DC (+)
- Welding Positions: Flat/horizontal (standard for SAW)
- Materials to be Welded:
- 1.4401 (X4CrNiMo17-12-2)
- 1.4435 (X2CrNiMo18-14-3)
- 1.4571 (X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2)
- 1.4583 (X10CrNiMoNb18-12)
- AISI 316L
- Storage: Keep dry; avoid condensation
Product Details
Typical Chemical Composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo | Cu | S | P |
| 0.03 max | 1.50 – 2.20 max | 0.30 -0.60 | 18.00 – 20.00 | 11.00 – 14.00 | 2.00 – 3.00 | 0.25 max | 0.03 max | 0.03 max |
Typical All-Weld Mechanical Properties
| Yield Strength (N/mm²) | Tensile Strength (N/mm²) | Elongation A5 (%) | Impact Energy ISO-V(J) 20°C |
| ≥ 350 | ≥ 520 | ≥ 30% | ≥ 47 |
Recommended Parameters
| Diameter (mm) | 2.00 | 2.40 | 3.20 | 4.00 |
| Current (A) | 190 – 500 | 300 – 500 | 300 – 500 | 300 – 500 |
| Voltage (V) | 24 – 30 | 26 – 30 | 28 – 30 | 28 – 32 |
