Specifications:
- AWS/ASME SFA A5.4 : E 309L-16
- EN ISO 3581-A-E 23 12 L R 12
Description and Application
- Rutile coated low carbon electrode for joining of dissimilar steels (austenitic steels to mild and low alloy steels).
- Suitable for welding similar metal joints (23% Cr- 12% Ni) and austenitic – martenistic steels of 13% Cr – 6% Ni type.
- Used for buffer layers in hard facing applications.
- Focused and stable arc. Easy slag release.

Typical all weld metal composition [wt%]
C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni |
0.025 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 22.00 | 12.00 |
Typical all weld metal mechanical properties
Rp 0.2 [MPa] | Rm [MPa] | A5 [%] | Impact [ISO-V] |
420 | 560 | 40 | 60 J @ 20°C |
Welding positions

RE-DRYING
300°C/2H
Diameter | Length | Current [amps] | ||
in | mm | in | mm | |
5/64 | 2.0 | 12 | 300 | 30-60 |
3/32 | 2.5 | 12 | 300 | 40-70 |
1/8 | 3.25 | 14 | 350 | 70-110 |
5/32 | 4.0 | 14 | 350 | 110-140 |
3/16 | 5.0 | 14 | 350 | 140-180 |