The ESAB 251183315 Arcaloy® 316LF5-16 Stainless Steel Electrode is a high-quality E316L-16 electrode, engineered for superior performance in stainless steel welding applications. The composition is balanced to provide a minimum ferrite content of 5 FN, ensuring excellent hot cracking resistance and weld integrity. This electrode is commonly used for welding Type 316 and 316L stainless steel, and can also be used on Type 304L stainless steel where molybdenum content is not an issue.
Designed for petrochemical, food and beverage, and general fabrication applications, this electrode meets AWS A5.4 and ASME SFA 5.4 standards, ensuring compliance with stringent industry requirements. The hermetically sealed can preserves the electrode’s low moisture content, preventing contamination and ensuring consistent, high-quality weld deposits.
Features:
- E316L-16 Classification: Provides excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in chloride and acidic environments.
- Minimum 5 FN Ferrite Content: Ensures hot cracking resistance and strong, ductile welds.
- Low Carbon Content (0.04% Min): Reduces carbide precipitation, improving resistance to intergranular corrosion.
- Smooth Arc Characteristics: Produces stable arc performance, reducing spatter and improving weld bead appearance.
- Hermetically Sealed Packaging: Maintains low moisture content, preventing hydrogen-induced cracking.
- Meets Stringent Standards: Certified to AWS A5.4, ASME IX F No. 5, QPL MIL-E-22200/2, and CSA W48.
Markets:
- Petrochemical Industry: Ideal for welding stainless steel components in chemical processing plants.
- Food & Beverage Processing: Ensures sanitary, corrosion-resistant welds in stainless steel equipment.
- Chemical Industry: Used for fabricating and repairing chemical storage tanks and piping systems.
- General Fabrication: Suitable for stainless steel structural welding and custom fabrication projects.
- Marine & Offshore: Provides excellent corrosion resistance in saltwater and harsh marine environments.
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Ensures clean, contamination-free welds in stainless steel process equipment.
- Power Generation: Used in nuclear and fossil fuel power plants for stainless steel piping and components.
Specifications:
- Trade Name: Arcaloy® 316LF5
- AWS Classification: E316L-16, E316-16
- Diameter: 3/32″ (2.4mm)
- Length: 12″
- Weight: 10 lbs
- Ferrite Content: Minimum 5 FN
- Packaging: Hermetically sealed can
- Standards:
- AWS A5.4
- ASME SFA 5.4
- ASME IX F No. 5
- QPL MIL-E-22200/2
- CWB Certified to CSA W48
The ESAB Arcaloy® 316LF5-16 stainless steel electrode is a trusted choice for welders needing corrosion-resistant, high-strength welds in chemical, food processing, and general stainless steel fabrication. Whether working on industrial piping, structural components, or sanitary applications, this electrode delivers smooth arc performance, low spatter, and reliable results, making it an essential tool for professional welders.
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