Core-Bright 308L was developed for flat and horizontal welding without the use of a shielding gas when joining 304 or 304L stainless steel.
Welds types 301, 302, 304, 304L, 321, and 347 stainless steels and austenitic steels. Used extensively for welding chemical plant equipment.
* This item is subject to Industry Alloy Surcharges

| Yield Strength | 62 ksi, 427 MPa |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 90 ksi, 621 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 40 % |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| C | 0.025 % |
| Mn | 1.5 % |
| Si | 0.6 % |
| Cr | 19.9 % |
| Ni | 9.9 % |
| Ferrite | 9 FN |
| Diameter | ESO | Wire Feed Speed | Amps | Volts | Deposition Rate | Average Deposition Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/64 in, 2.0 mm | 3/4 in., 19 mm | 137 ipm, 348 cm/min | 210 | 24 | 7.1 lbs./hr., 3.2 kg./hr. | 86 % |
| 181 ipm, 460 cm/min | 250 | 26 | 9.5 lbs./hr., 4.3 kg./hr. | 87 % | ||
| 236 ipm, 599 cm/min | 300 | 27 | 12.0 lbs./hr., 5.4 kg./hr. | 85 % | ||
| 3/32 in, 2.4 mm | 1 in., 25 mm | 112 ipm, 284 cm/min | 250 | 26 | 8.4 lbs./hr., 3.8 kg./hr. | 85 % |
| 136 ipm, 345 cm/min | 300 | 28 | 10.2 lbs./hr., 4.6 kg./hr. | 85 % | ||
| 184 ipm, 467 cm/min | 350 | 29 | 13.9 lbs./hr., 6.3 kg./hr. | 88 % | ||
| 221 ipm, 561 cm/min | 400 | 30 | 16.2 lbs./hr., 7.3 kg./hr. | 85 % | ||
| 273 ipm, 693 cm/min | 450 | 30 | 20.6 lbs./hr., 9.3 kg./hr. | 85 % | ||
| 1-1/2 in., 38 mm | 133 ipm, 338 cm/min | 250 | 26 | 10.0 lbs./hr., 4.5 kg./hr. | 89 % | |
| 178 ipm, 402 cm/min | 300 | 28 | 13.5 lbs./hr., 6.1 kg./hr. | 89 % | ||
| 227 ipm, 577 cm/min | 350 | 29 | 17.1 lbs./hr., 7.8 kg./hr. | 87 % | ||
| 302 ipm, 767 cm/min | 400 | 30 | 22.7 lbs./hr., 10.3 kg./hr. | 87 % | ||
| 343 ipm, 871 cm/min | 450 | 30 | 25.9 lbs./hr., 11.7 kg./hr. | 87 % |
All listed prices are in U.S. dollars and represent the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for sale in the United States. Actual selling price will be determined by the Distributor. Prices are subject to change without notice.