Arcaloy 316LF5-16 is an electrode where the composition has been balanced to give a weld deposit with a minimum ferrite content of 5 FN. Designed to weld type 316, 316L steels. Usable on AC or DC current.
Arcaloy 316LF5-16 is a E316L-16 electrode where the composition has been balanced to give a weld deposit with a minimum ferrite content of 5 FN. It can be used to weld Type 316L stainless steel where the presence of molybdenum is not detrimental.
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| Yield Stress | 65 ksi, 450 MPa |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 83 ksi, 570 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 40 % |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| C | 0.03 % |
| Mn | 1.5 % |
| Si | 0.4 % |
| Cr | 19 % |
| Ni | 12 % |
| Mo | 2.5 % |
| Cu | 0.2 % |
| Ferrite | 6 FN |
| Part No. | Model / Product Description | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| 251181400 | AC 316LF5-16 1/4X14X10#HS | 662303014001 |
| 251181806 | AC 316LF5-16 1/8X14X10#HS | 662303014018 |
| 251183109 | AC 316LF5-16 3/16X14X10#HS | 662303014025 |
| 251183307 | AC 316LF5-16 3/32X9X6#HS SPECIAL ORDER ONLY | 662303014032 |
| 251183315 | AC 316LF5-16 3/32X12X10#HS | 662303074685 |
| 251185302 | AC 316LF5-16 5/32X14X10#HS | 662303014049 |
| Diameter | Flat | Vertical | Overhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 in., 1.6 mm | 20-35 Amps | 15-25 Amps | 20-30 Amps |
| 5/64 in., 2.0 mm | 30-50 Amps | 25-35 Amps | 30-40 Amps |
| 3/32 in., 2.4 mm | 40-70 (Plus 60-85) Amps | 35-50 (40-60) Amps | 40-60 Amps |
| 1/8 in., 3.2 mm | 65-100 (Plus 90-120) Amps | 55-70 (70-80) Amps | 60-85 Amps |
| 5/32 in., 4.0 mm | 100-145 (Plus 140-165) Amps | 85-100 (80-90) Amps | 95-120 Amps |
| 3/16 in., 4.8 mm | 130-190 (Plus 180-210) Amps | 100-115 Amps | 125-150 Amps |
| 1/4 in., 6.4 mm | 205-290 Amps |
Arcaloy 316LF5-16 electrodes are used for welding Types 316 and 316L stainless steels and have a minimum ferrite content of five as per the WRC-92 Constitution Diagram. In many cases they can also be used for the welding of Types 304 and 304L with some exceptions such as nitric acid service. The basic-rutile thin coating of Arcaloy 316LF5-16 gives an excellent combination of welding performance in all positions and a high resistance to cracking. It is therefore a good choice for a multitude of welding applications including tight joints.
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