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Afrox TIG 318Si

Welding Consumables

TIG 318Si is used to weld titanium or niobium-stabilised grades

of molybdenum-bearing austenite stainless steels, or as an
alternative electrode for unstabilised grades such as 316/316L.
It is not recommended for structural service above 400ºC. It is also
used for depositing corrosion resistance overlays and valve seat
inlays on medium carbon alloy steels.

Classifications
AWS A5.9 ER318
EN ISO 14343-A W 19 12 3 Nb (nearest)
EN ISO 14343-B SS 318 Si (nearest)

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,045 % Chromium 19,0
% Manganese 1,3 % Nickel 9,5
% Silicon 0,8 % Molybdenum 2,5
% Sulphur 0,01 % Copper 0,2
% Phosphorous 0,02 Ferrite Number 10,0
% Niobium 0,6

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

Tensile Strength 655 MPa
0,2% Proof Stress 440 MPa
% Elongation on 4d 42

12 Impact Energy at +20°C

Microstructure
90 J
Austenite with 3 - 14FN (3 - 12%
ferrite), typically 10FN

Packing Data
TIG (DC-)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) Amps (A) Volts (V) (kg)
1,6 100 12 5,0 W030457
2,4 100 12 5,0 W030459
Suggested shielding gas: Argon
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Afrox MIG/TIG 347

Welding Consumables
MIG/TIG 347 is used to weld titanium and niobium stabilised
18/8 stainless steel types 321 and 347. Also suitable for
unstabilised grades such as 304/304L. Service temperatures are
typically -100°C to approximately 400°C. Applications are similar
to 308L and include food, brewery, pharmaceutical equipment,
architectural, general fabrication and nuclear engineering. The
347 consumables covered here are generally not suitable for
service in elevated temperature structural applications where 0,04
- 0,08% carbon is specified for creep resistance.

Classifications
AWS A5.9 ER347
EN ISO 14343-A G/W 19 9 Nb
EN ISO 14343-B SS 347

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon <0,04 % Chromium 19,5
% Manganese 1,5 % Nickel 9,7
% Silicon 0,4 % Molybdenum 0,2
% Sulphur 0,005 % Copper 0,1
% Phosphorous 0,02 % Niobium 0,6
Ferrite Number 8,0

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

Tensile Strength 660 MPa
0,2% Proof Stress
% Elongation on 4d
450 MPa
42
12
Impact Energy at -20°C 100 J
Microstructure Austenite with a controlled level of
ferrite, normally in the range 3 - 12FN

TIG (DC-)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) Amps (A) Volts (V) (kg)

1,6 100 12 5,0 W030461

2,0 100 12 5,0 W030462
2,4 100 12 5,0 W030463
Suggested gas for welding: Stainshield , Stainshield Plus (MIG), Argon (TIG)
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