Shield-Bright 316H was developed for out-of-position welding when required in high temperature service when using 316 steel.
Shield-Bright 316H was developed for welding Type 316H stainless steel and can also be used for Type 316. It contains a higher carbon level (0.04% min.) than 316L filler metals to give greater high temperature strength. The ferrite content is also lower for high temperature service. Typically these are found in applications where the service temperature is above 750°F (400°C).
Shield-Bright 316H was developed for welding in all positions and performs particularly well in the vertical position with excellent slag removal.
* This item is subject to Industry Alloy Surcharges

| As Welded using 75% Ar - 25% CO2 | |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 90 ksi, 620 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 65 ksi, 450 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 40 % |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| 75% Ar / 25% CO2 | |
| C | 0.05% |
| Mn | 1.1% |
| Si | 0.7% |
| Cr | 19% |
| Ni | 12% |
| Mo | 2.3% |
| Cu | 0.15% |
| Ferrite | 5 FN |
| Diameter | Amps | Volts | Wire Feed Speed | Deposition Rate | Efficiency | Electrical Stickout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .035 in, 0.9 mm | 100 A | 23 | 265 ipm, 6.7 cm/min | 2.9 lbs./hr., 1.3 kg./hr. | 83.9 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm |
| 120 A | 23 | 315 ipm, 8 cm/min | 3.4 lbs./hr., 1.5 kg./hr. | 81.4 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm | |
| 140 A | 25 | 405 ipm, 10.3 cm/min | 4.6 lbs./hr., 2.1 kg./hr. | 82.6 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm | |
| 170 A | 26 | 530 ipm, 13.5 cm/min | 5.7 lbs./hr., 2.6 kg./hr. | 81.8 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm | |
| .045 in, 1.2 mm | 130 A | 25 | 227 ipm, 5.8 cm/min | 4.25 lbs./hr., 1.9 kg./hr. | 84 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm |
| 165 A | 26 | 341 ipm, 8.7 cm/min | 6.14 lbs./hr., 2.8 kg./hr. | 83 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm | |
| 190 A | 28 | 445 ipm, 11.3 cm/min | 8.08 lbs./hr., 3.7 kg./hr. | 84 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm | |
| 220 A | 30 | 567 ipm, 14.4 cm/min | 10.24 lbs./hr., 4.6 kg./hr. | 84 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm | |
| 1/16 in, 1.6 mm | 170 A | 25 | 154 ipm, 3.9 cm/min | 5.34 lbs./hr., 2.4 kg./hr. | 83 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm |
| 210 A | 27 | 193 ipm, 4.9 cm/min | 6.89 lbs./hr., 3.1 kg./hr. | 82.5 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm | |
| 250 A | 28 | 243 ipm, 6.2 cm/min | 8.57 lbs./hr., 3.9 kg./hr. | 83 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm | |
| 300 A | 29 | 321 ipm, 8.2 cm/min | 11.43 lbs./hr., 5.2 kg./hr. | 83 % | 1/2 - 1 inches, 12.5 - 25 mm |
75%Ar / 25%CO2 or 100%CO2