StarBlaze SS 308L (Z)
AWS A5.4: E 308L-16 | DIN EN 1600: E 19 9 LR 12 | DIN EN ISO 3581-A: E 19 9 LR 12 | Werkstoff Nr. 1.4316
Excellent Corrosion Resistance, Superior Weld Appearance, Low Carbon Stainless Steel Welding
An extra low carbon rutile-basic coated austenitic stainless steel electrode with controlled ferrite content of approximately 8% for maximum resistance to cracking and corrosion. StarBlaze SS 308L (Z) features a low moisture pickup coating, soft fusion characteristics, spatter-free arc, easy slag removal, excellent restriking, and exceptional weld bead appearance. It offers excellent corrosion resistance and scaling resistance up to 800°C, making it ideal for welding 18/8 type stainless steels used in process industries and fabrication applications. Supplied in vacuum-packed packaging for enhanced storage stability and performance.
Available Packs
Dimensions: 2.50 mm x 350 mm, 3.15 mm x 350 mm, 4.00 mm x 350 mm, 5.00 mm x 450 mm
Pack Sizes: 2.5 Kg Vacuum Pack, 4 Kg Vacuum Pack, 5 Kg Vacuum Pack
Master Box: 20 Kg, 30 Kg, 40 Kg, Customisable packaging available on request
Extra low carbon weld deposit
Controlled ferrite content of approximately 8%
Excellent resistance to cracking
Superior corrosion resistance
Excellent scaling resistance up to 800°C
Spatter-free arc characteristics
Soft fusion and smooth metal transfer
Very easy slag removal
Exceptional weld bead appearance
Easy restriking characteristics
Low moisture pickup coating
Suitable for AC and DC+ polarity
Chemical Processing Plants
Food Processing Equipment Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Industry
Power Generation Plants
Petrochemical Industry
Pressure Vessel Fabrication
Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
Stainless Steel Process Equipment Fabrication
Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA/SMAW) of austenitic stainless steels
Fabrication of tanks and vessels
Heat exchanger manufacturing and repair
Boiler fabrication
Process piping welding
Reactor and turbine fabrication
General stainless steel maintenance and repair
Suitable for service temperatures from -120°C to +350°C
Scaling resistance up to 800°C
Designed for welding 18/8 type stainless steels
Suitable for UNS S30400 (304)
Suitable for UNS S30403 (304L)
Suitable for UNS S30800 (308)
Suitable for UNS S30803 (308L)
Suitable for UNS S32100 (321)
Suitable for UNS S34700 (347)
Keep electrodes dry and avoid condensation
Maintain interpass temperature below 200°C
Re-drying is generally not required
If necessary, re-dry at 300–350°C for 1 hour
Supplied in vacuum-packed packaging
Product Details
Typical Chemical Composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | P | S |
| 0.02 | 0.90 | 0.80 | 19.0 | 10.0 | 0.015 | 0.010 |
Typical Mechanical Properties (All Weld Metal)
| Tensile Strength Rm (N/mm²) | Elongation A5 (%) | Charpy Impact Value (ISO-V J RT) |
| 610 | 40 | 70 |
Recommended Welding Parameters
| Diameter (mm) | Amperage Range (A) |
| 2.50 | 50-80 |
| 3.15 | 70-110 |
| 4.00 | 100-150 |
| 5.00 | 140-190 |
