Stainless Steel Products PDF

® ®
BLUE MAX AND RED BARON PRODUCT CATALOG
Stainless Steel and High Alloy Consumables

About The Lincoln Lincoln’s Stainless Steel and High Alloy
Electric Company Consumables
Lincoln Electric is the world’s leading Lincoln Electric’s Stainless Steel and High Alloy product lines are the
choice of welders all over the world who demand quality, consistency,
manufacturer of welding equipment and reliability, and performance. You’ll find that they’re well-suited for a wide
consumables. Our focus is on helping range of structural and general fabrication applications.
companies make their welding
Blue Max — A complete line of products for Stick, TIG, MIG,
operations more effective, more Flux-Cored, and Sub-Arc welding. These
efficient, more profitable. premium quality stainless steel and high alloy products
are designed for operator appeal, sound welds, low
We are dedicated to two equally spatter, excellent bead appearance and easy
important goals: exceptional quality and slag removal.
exceptional service. Our field support Red Baron — These stick electrodes are the ultimate in moisture
resistance. The distinctive red coating is uniquely
team –– with hundreds of field sales formulated for outstanding resistance to moisture
engineers and thousands of pick-up and starting porosity.
knowledgeable and responsive Lincoln Industry-leading Consistency

distributors in countries all over the Consistency matters to you, and it matters to us. We go to incredible
world –– is the largest in the industry. lengths to make sure that our stainless products are among the most
consistent on the market.
Innovative thinking.
• We check and re-check every pound of incoming raw steel and flux.
A quality, service-first attitude.
• Our manufacturing processes are the most meticulously designed,
Fresh approaches to design, diligently monitored, and technically advanced in the industry.
manufacturing, and packaging. • Diameter and chemical composition of every coil are verified at 19
Worldwide strength. individual points.
That’s Lincoln Electric. Exceptional Chemical Composition

In test after test, Lincoln’s chemical composition has been shown to be
more consistent than that of other products on the market!
• Incredibly tight tolerances means less adjusting, less waste, cleaner
welds, and increased efficiency!
Stainless Steel
2 www.lincolnelectric.com
Outstanding Arc Stability
More efficient welding translates to a better bottom line! Arc stability Contents Page
makes the difference! Product Introduction . . . . . . . . . 2-3
• Our stainless steel and high alloy products deliver one of the most
Selection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
stable arcs on the market today!
Red Baron Stick Electrode . . 13-21
Superior Feedability Blue Max Stick Electrode . . . 22-33
Set it, and forget it! Blue Max High Alloy Stick
Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-39
• Our stainless steel and high alloy wires feed beautifully, so your
welders can concentrate on welding – instead of on adjustments Blue Max Gas-Shielded,
and restarts. Flux-Cored Wire . . . . . . . . . 40-44
• Using Lincoln products can help you reduce costly downtime! Outershield Gas-Shielded,
Metal-Cored Wire . . . . . . . . . 45-46
Blue Max MIG and TIG
Product Breadth
Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-59
You’ll find there’s a great Lincoln stainless steel and high alloy product
for virtually every welding application. Blue Max Submerged Arc
Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-62
Blue Max and Lincolnweld®
Best of all, it’s backed by the best welding company in the world Submerged Arc Flux . . . . . . 63-68
Blue Max and Red Baron products are designed, manufactured, Cut Length TIG Consumables . .69
and backed by Lincoln Electric – the world’s most respected name
in welding. Agency Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . .70
• Our field support team includes hundreds of field sales engineers
and thousands of distributors in countries throughout the world! Packaging Types . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Important Information On Our Website

Consumable AWS Certificates:
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/products/certificates/
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS):
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/product/msds/
Arc Welding Safely Checklist:
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/community/safety/
Safe Practices Article:
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/knowledge/articles/content/
lenstaybl.asp
Request E205 Safety Booklet:
http://content.lincolnelectric.com/pdfs/products/literature/e205.pdf
Stainless Steel
STAINLESS STEEL CONSUMABLE SELECTION GUIDE
Base Materials Welding Consumables

MIG/TIG/
Regular N-alloyed Stick Electrodes SAW FCW
X80-11Cr2Ni AWS Class Basic Basic Rutile LNM/LNT/LNS Blue Max
X80-13Cr4.5Ni2Mo
E(R) 2209 Jungo 4462 Arosta 4462 LNT/LNM/LNS 4462

X2CrNiMoCuWN 25-7-4 E(R) 2553 (1) Jungo Zeron 100X LNT/LNM/LNS Zeron 100X
Superduplex
Superduplex E(R) 2553 (1) Jungo Zeron 100X LNT/LNM/LNS Zeron 100X
S32750
2205 E(R)2209 (1) Jungo 4462 Arosta 4462 LNT/LNM/LNS 4462

S31803
304L 304LN E(R) 308/308L Red Baron 308/308L-V MR Lincoln ER308/308L Blue Max FC-308L
Red Baron 308/308L MR Blue Max MIG 308LSi
S30453 Blue Max 308/308L AC-DC Blue Max S308/308L
321 / 347 E347 Blue Max /Red Baron LNT/LNM 347Si

347 MR
316L 316LN E(R)316/316L Red Baron 316/316L-V MR Lincoln ER316/316L Blue Max FC-316L
Red Baron 316/316L MR Blue Max MIG 316LSi
S31653 Blue Max 316/316L AC-DC Blue Max S316/316L
317L 317LN EN 18 16 5 Arosta 4439 LNT/LNM 4439Mn

S31725 S31726
310S E310-16 Red Baron 310MR

310H
Alloy 904L E(R)385 (1) Jungo 4500 LNT/LNM 4500

N08904
Alloy 28 E(R)383 (1) NiCro 31/27

N08028
254SMO E(R)NiCrMo-3 NiCro 60/20 LNT/LNM/LNS

S31254 NiCro 60/20
654SMO E(R)NiCrMo-13 NiCroMo 59/23 LNT/LNM NiCroMo

S32654 59/23
Alloy 625 E(R)NiCrMo-3 NiCro 60/20 LNT/LNM NiCro 60/20
Alloy 600 ENiCrFe-3 NiCro 70/15Mn LNT/LNMNiCro

Alloy 601 E(R)NiCrFe2 (1) NiCro 70/19 70/19
Alloy C4-C22-C276 E(R)NiCrMo-13 NiCroMo 59/23 LNT/LNMNiCroMo

Alloy 59 59/23
Dissimilar Metals E(R)309L Red Baron 309/309L-V MR Lincoln ER309/309L Blue Max FC-309L
Butter layer CrNi cladsteel Red Baron 309/309L MR Blue Max MIG 309LSi Blue Max FCP-309L
E(R)309LSi Blue Max 309/309L AC-DC Blue Max S309/309L
Dissimilar Metals E309Mo Blue Max Arosta

Butter layers CrNiMo cladsteels 309Mo
Dissimilar Metals E307 Blue Max Arosta 307 LNM 307

Work hardening manganese steel ER307Si
Dissimilar Metals N.A. Blue Max 2100

"Hard-to-weld" applications
ASTM A353/353M ENiCrMo-6 Nyloid 2 SRP LNS NiCro

ASTM A553/553M ERNiCroMo-3 60/20-BM2000
Duplex/Superduplex Regular Stainless Fully austenitic CrNiMo- Dissimilar Metals 9% Nickel Steel
steel & Ni-base alloys Butter layers
(1) Nearest Classification
Stainless Steel
Stick (SMAW)
CrNi-steel, low carbon or Cb-stabilized

General corrosion resistant welded structures
Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

Red Baron 308/308L-V MR E308-15/E308L-15 NA
Red Baron 308L MR E308L-16 NA
Red Baron 347 MR E347-16 NA
Blue Max 308/308L AC-DC E308-17/E308L-17 NA
Blue Max 347 AC-DC E347-17 NA
CrNiMo-steel, low carbon or Cb-stabilized

Increased pitting and general corrosion resistant welded structures

Red Baron 316/316L MR E316-16/E316L-16 NA
CrNiMo-steel, fully austenitic

Special corrosion resistant steel grades, with increased pitting resistance in oxidizing and reducing media

Blue Max Arosta 4439 NA E 18 16 5 NL R 32
Blue Max Jungo 4500 E385-16 (1) E 20 25 5 Cu NL R 12
CrNiMo-duplex stainless steel

Austenitic-Ferritic structure in weld metal; highly stress corrosion resistant in 22% Cr and super-duplex stainless steel grades

Blue Max Arosta 4462 E2209-16 (1) E 22 9 3 NL R 32
Blue Max Jungo 4462 E2209-15 E 22 9 3 NL B 22
Blue Max Jungo Zeron 100X E2553-15 (1) E 25 9 4 NL B 42
CrNi(Mo)-steel buffer grades

Electrode types for welding buffer layers, dissimilar joints and difficult weldable materials

Red Baron 309/309L MR E309-16/E309L-16 NA
Blue Max Arosta 309Mo E309MoL-16 E 23 12 2 L R 32
Blue Max 2100 NA NA
CrNiMn-steel dissimilar steel

Fully austenitic 5% Mn alloyed grades for welding dissimilar steel grades, armour plates and difficult to weld steels

Blue Max Arosta 307 E307-16 (1) E 18 8 Mn R 12
CrNi-steel heat resistant

Electrodes for welding CrNi-steel grades for high temperature applications; stable structure; 310 type highly oxidation resistant

Red Baron 308/308H MR E308-16/E308H-16 NA
Red Baron 310 MR E310-16 NA
Ni-base fully austenitic NiCr(Mo) alloys

Ni-base fully austenitic grades with increased resistance against pitting, corrosion and high resistance to high temperature oxidation

Blue Max NiCro 31/27 E383-16 (1) E 27 31 4 Cu L R 12
Blue Max NiCro 60/20 ENiCrMo-3 E Ni 6625 (NiCr22Mo9Nb)
Blue Max NiCro 70/15 Mn ENiCrFe-3 E Ni 6182 (NiCr15Fe6Mn)
Blue Max NiCro 70/19 ENiCrFe-2 (1) E Ni 6082 (NiCr20Mn3Nb)
Blue Max Nyloid 2 ENiCrMo-6 E Ni 6620 (NiCr14Mo7Fe)
Stainless Steel
MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW)

High alloyed
Complete range of corrosion resistant weld metal grades; types for butter layers, dissimilar metal welding,
duplex and super-duplex stainless steel

Blue Max 308LSi ER308Si/308LSi NA
Blue Max LNM 347Si ER347Si G 19 9 NbSi
Blue Max LNM 4439Mn NA G 18 16 5 NL (1)
Blue Max LNM 4462 ER2209 G 22 9 3 NL
Blue Max LNM Zeron 100X ER2553 (1) G 25 9 4 NL
Blue Max LNM 4500 ER385 G 20 25 5 Cu L
Blue Max LNM 307 ER307 (1) G 18 8 Mn
Lincoln TIG ER308/308L ER308/ER308L NA
Blue Max LNT 347Si ER347Si W 19 9 NbSi
Blue Max LNT 4439Mn NA W 18 16 5 NL (1)
Blue Max LNT 4462 ER2209 W 22 9 3 NL
Blue Max LNT Zeron 100X ER2553 (1) W 25 9 4 NL
Blue Max LNT 4500 ER385 W 20 25 5 Cu L
Ni-base fully austenitic NiCr(Mo) alloys

Blue Max LNM NiCro 60/20 ERNiCrMo-3 S Ni 6625 (NiCr22Mo9Nb)
Blue Max LNM NiCro 70/19 ERNiCr-3 S Ni 6082 (NiCr20Mn3Nb)
Blue Max LNT NiCro 60/20 ERNiCrMo-3 S Ni 6625 (NiCr22Mo9Nb)
Blue Max LNT NiCro 70/19 ERNiCr-3 S Ni 6082 (NiCr20Mn3Nb)
Submerged Arc (SAW)
Single/multi-run fillet welding

Plate and pipes in single wire or tandem set-up

Blue Max S308/308L ER308/308L NA
Blue Max LNS 4462 ER2209 S 22 9 3 NL
Blue Max LNS NiCro 60/20 ERNiCrMo-3 S Ni 6625 (NiCr22Mo9Nb)
Flux-Cored (FCAW)
Rutile Flux-Cored wires

Gas-shielded flux-cored wire for welding stainless steel. For downhand position and out of position (P) welding

Blue Max FC-308L E308LT0-1/E308LT0-4/E308T0-1/E308T0-4 NA
Blue Max FCP-309L E309LT1-1/E309LT1-4/E309T1-1/E309T1-4 NA
Blue Max FCP-316L E316LT1-1/E316LT1-4/E316T1-1/E316T1-4 NA
• Blue Max LNM - MIG (GMAW) Wire

• Blue Max LNT - TIG (GTAW) Cut Length Rod
• Blue Max LNS - Submerged Arc (SAW) Wire
• Blue Max FC - Flux-Cored (FCAW) Wire
Stainless Steel
STRUCTURE DIAGRAM FOR STAINLESS STEEL WELD METAL
308 = All 308 and 347 Products

316 = All 316 Products
A = 307 E = 309LMo I = 4439

B = 308 F = 4462 K = 310
C = 316 G = Zeron 100X L = 4500
D = 309 H = 312
Schaeffler: Ni eq = Ni + 30C + 0.5Mn [%]
Schaeffler: Cr eq = Cr + Mo + 1.5Si + 0.5Nb [%]
Stainless Steel
Electrode AWS Recommended General Page

Name Number Polarity Description No.
Red Baron® Stainless Steel Stick Electrode
Red Baron 308L MR E308L-16 DC+ Red Baron 308L MR is designed for joining type 304 and 304L 13
AC stainless steels and other common austenitic stainless steels referred
to as "18-8" steels. This low carbon version of Red Baron 308/308H
MR provides better resistance to intergranular corrosion than higher
carbon deposits. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Red Baron 308/308L-V MR E308-15, DC+ Red Baron 308/308L-V MR is designed specifically for vertical 14
E308L-15 down welding and for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels
and other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-
8" steels. Excellent for thin gauge materials and pipe.
Red Baron 308/308H MR E308-16, DC+ Red Baron 308/308H MR is designed for joining type 304 and 15
E308H-16 AC 304L stainless steels and other common austenitic stainless
steels referred to as "18-8" steels. Provides improved high tem-
perature strength. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Red Baron 309/309L MR E309-16, DC+ Red Baron 309/309L MR is designed for joining stainless steels 16
E309L-16 AC to carbon steels or low alloy steels. All-position welding, except
vertical down.
E309L-15 down welding and for joining stainless steels to carbon steels or
low alloy steels. Excellent for thin gauge materials and pipe.
Red Baron 310 MR E310-16 DC+ Red Baron 310 MR is designed for joining type 310S stainless 18
AC steels, type 310H wrought and type CK-20 castings. Contains
25%Cr and 20%Ni. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Red Baron 316/316L MR E316-16, DC+ Red Baron 316/316L MR is designed for joining extra low carbon 19
E316L-16 AC molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316
and 316L. All-position welding, except vertical down.
E316L-15 down welding and for joining extra low carbon molybdenum
bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L.
Excellent for thin gauge materials and pipe.
Red Baron 347 MR E347-16 DC+ Red Baron 347 MR is designed for joining type 347 and 321 21
AC wrought steel and CF-8C cast steel. Added niobium (columbium)
provides increased protection against chrome carbide precipita-
tion along grain boundaries. All-position welding, except vertical
down.
Blue Max® Stainless Steel Stick Electrode
Blue Max Arosta 307 E307-16(1) DC+ Blue Max Arosta 307 is designed for joining difficult to weld 22
AC steels or dissimilar steels. Added manganese provides improved
resistance to hot cracking. All-position welding, except vertical
down.
Blue Max 308/308L AC-DC E308-17, DC+ Blue Max 308/308L AC-DC is designed for joining type 304 and 23
E308L-17 AC 304L stainless steels and on other common austenitic stainless
steels referred to as "18-8" steels. All-position welding, except
vertical down.
Blue Max 309/309L AC-DC E309-17 DC+ Blue Max 309/309L AC-DC is designed for joining stainless steels 24
E309L-17 AC to carbon steels or low alloy steels. All-position welding, except
vertical down.
Stainless Steel
Blue Max® Stainless Steel Stick Electrode (continued)
Blue Max Arosta 309Mo E309MoL-16 DC+ Blue Max Arosta 309Mo is designed for joining carbon steel to 25
AC stainless steel, root passes in cladding applications and joining
difficult to weld or dissimilar steels. Maximum plate thickness in butt
welds is 1/2" (1.2mm). All-position, except vertical down.
Blue Max 316/316L AC-DC E316-17, DC+ Blue Max 316/316L AC-DC is designed for joining extra low carbon 26
E316L-17 AC molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316
and 316L. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max 347 AC-DC E347-17 DC+ Blue Max 347 AC-DC is designed for joining type 347 and 321 27
AC wrought steel and CF-8C cast steel. Added niobium (columbium)
provides increased protection against chrome carbide precipitation
along grain boundaries. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max 2100 — DC+ Blue Max 2100 is designed for joining difficult to weld or dissimilar 28
AC steels and "hard-to-weld" applications. Provides high resistance to
cracking with high strength. All-position welding, except vertical
down.
Blue Max Jungo 4500 E385-16(1) DC+ Blue Max Jungo 4500 is designed for joining fully austenitic 20%Cr, 29
AC 25%Ni and 5%Mo stainless steels, such as type 904L. Provides
excellent corrosion resistance. All-position welding, except
vertical down.
Blue Max Arosta 4439 DC± Blue Max Arosta 4439 is designed for joining type 317L, 317LN or 30
AC equivalent stainless steels. Added molybdenum provides improved
resistance against pitting corrosion and high resistance against
intergranular and stress corrosion. All-position welding, except
vertical down.
Blue Max Arosta 4462 E2209-16 DC± Blue Max Arosta 4462 is designed for joining duplex stainless steels, 31
AC such as type 2205, for applications with service temperatures up to
480ºF (250ºC) and down to -40ºF (-40ºC). Provides high resistance
to general corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion. All-position weld-
ing, except vertical down.
Blue Max Jungo 4462 E2209-15 DC+ Blue Max Jungo 4462 is designed for joining 22% Cr duplex stain- 32
less steels for applications with service temperatures up to 480ºF
(250ºC) and down to -58ºF (-50ºC). Provides high resistance to
general corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion. All-position welding,
except vertical down.
Blue Max Jungo Zeron 100X E2553-15(1) DC+ Blue Max Jungo Zeron 100X is designed for joining 25% Cr super 33
duplex stainless steels. Core wire alloyed. Provides improved corro-
sion resistance, high strength and reliable impact toughness.
All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max® High Alloy Stick Electrode
Blue Max SL 9Cr (P91) E9016-B9 H4 DC± Blue Max SL9Cr is designed for joining 9% Cr, 1% Mo creep and 34
AC hydrogen resistant steels used in the power generation and petro-
chemical industries for applications with service temperatures up to
1200ºF (650ºC). All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max NiCro 31/27 E383-16(1) DC+ Blue Max NiCro 31/27 is designed for joining 31% Ni, 27% Cr, 3.5% 35
AC Mo steels, such as Alloy 28, and dissimilar metals with service tem-
perature up to 840ºF (450ºC). All-position welding, except vertical
down.
(1) Nearest Classification.
Stainless Steel
Blue Max® High Alloy Stick Electrode (continued)
Blue Max NiCro 60/20 ENiCrMo-3 DC+ Blue Max Nicro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, 36
such as Alloy 625, for applications with both high and low tempera-
tures. Provides improved corrosion resistance. All-position welding,
Blue Max NiCro 70/19 ENiCrFe-2(1) DC+ Blue Max NiCro 70/19 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, 37
such as Alloys 600 and 601, and dissimilar metals that require
postweld heat treatment. Provides high resistance against oxidation
with excellent impact toughness at low temperatures. All-position
welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max NiCro 70/15Mn ENiCrFe-3 DC+ Blue Max NiCro 70/15Mn is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, 38
such as Alloy 600, and dissimilar metals that require postweld heat
treatment. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max Nyloid 2 ENiCrMo-6 DC+ Blue Max Nyloid 2 is designed specifically for joining 9% nickel 39
AC steels and other low temperature steels. Provides high deposition
rate – 150% recovery. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max Gas-Shielded, Flux-Cored Wire
Blue Max FC-308L E308LT0-1, DC+ Blue Max FC-308L is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stain- 40
E308LT0-4, less steels and other common austenitic stainless steels referred to
E308T0-1, as "18-8" steels. Provides a low carbon deposit. Optimized for
E308T0-4 downhand and horizontal positions only.
Blue Max FC-309L E309LT0-1, DC+ Blue Max FC-309L is designed for joining stainless steels to carbon 41
E309LT0-4, steels or low alloy steels. Provides a low carbon deposit. Optimized
E309T0-1, for downhand and horizontal positions only.
E309T0-4
Blue Max FC-316L E316LT0-1, DC+ Blue Max FC-316L is designed for joining extra low carbon 42
E316LT0-4, molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316
E316T0-1, and 316L. Provides a low carbon deposit. Optimized for downhand
E316T0-4 and horizontal positions only.
Blue Max FCP-309L E309LT1-1, DC+ Blue Max FCP-309L is designed for joining stainless steels to carbon 43
E309LT1-4, steels or low alloy steels. Provides a low carbon deposit. All-position
E309T1-1, welding, except vertical down.
E309T1-4
Blue Max FCP-316L E316LT1-1, DC+ Blue Max FCP-316L is designed for joining extra low carbon 44
E316LT1-4, molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316
E316T1-1, and 316L. Provides a low carbon deposit. All-position welding,
E316T1-4 except vertical down.
Stainless Steel Gas-Shielded, Metal-Cored Wire
Outershield® MC-409 EC409 DC+ Outershield MC-409 is designed for joining 409 stainless steel used 45
on exhaust systems in the automotive industry. Single pass welding.
Outershield MC-409W EC409 DC+ Outershield MC-409W is designed for joining 409 stainless steel 46
used on exhaust systems in the automotive industry. Improved
wetting action on certain applications compared to Outershield
MC-409. Single pass welding.
Stainless Steel
Blue Max® Stainless Steel and High Alloy MIG(LNM)/TIG(LNT) Wire
Blue Max LNM 307 ER307(1) DC+ Blue Max LNM 307 is designed for joining difficult to weld steels or 47
dissimilar steels. Added manganese provides improved resistance to
hot cracking.
Blue Max MIG 308LSi ER308Si, DC+ Blue Max MIG 308LSi is designed for joining type 304 and 304L 48
ER308LSi stainless steels and other common austenitic stainless steels
referred to as "18-8" steels. Optimized for chemistry, arc perform-
ance and feedability.
Blue Max MIG 309LSi ER309Si, DC+ Blue Max MIG 309LSi is designed for joining stainless steels to 49
ER309LSi carbon steels or low alloy steels. Optimized for chemistry, arc
performance and feedability.
Blue Max MIG 316LSi ER316Si, DC+ Blue Max MIG 316LSi is designed for joining extra low carbon 50-51
ER316LSi molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316
and 316L. Optimized for chemistry, arc performance and feedability.
Blue Max LNT 347Si, ER347Si DC+ Blue Max LNT and LNM 347Si are designed for joining Ti or Nb (Cb) 52
Blue Max LNM 347Si stabilized CrNi steels. Provides excellent resistance to intergranular
corrosion and oxidizing environments.
Blue Max LNT 4500, ER385 DC+ Blue Max LNT and LNM 4500 are designed for joining fully austenitic 53
Blue Max LNM 4500 20%Cr, 25%Ni and 5%Mo stainless steels, such as type 904L.
Provides excellent corrosion resistance.
Blue Max LNT 4439Mn, ER317L(1) DC+ Blue Max LNT and LNM 4439Mn are designed for joining type 317L, 54
Blue Max LNM 4439Mn 317LN or equivalent stainless steels. Added molybdenum provides
improved resistance against pitting corrosion and high resistance
against intergranular and stress corrosion.
Blue Max LNT 4462, ER2209 DC+ Blue Max LNT and LNM 4462 are designed for joining duplex stain- 55
Blue Max LNM 4462 less steels, such as type 2205, for applications with service tempera-
tures up to 480ºF (250ºC) and down to -40ºF (-40ºC). Provides high
resistance to general corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion.
Blue Max LNT Zeron 100X, ER2553(1) DC+ Blue Max LNT and LNM Zeron 100X are designed for joining super 56
Blue Max LNM Zeron 100X duplex stainless steels, such as type 2507. Provides high resistance
against pitting and crevice corrosion.
Blue Max LNT 9Cr (P91) ER90S-B9(1) DC+ Blue Max LNT 9Cr (P91) is designed for joining 9% Cr, 1% Mo creep 57
and hydrogen resistant steels used in the power generation and
petrochemical industries for applications with service temperatures
up to 1200ºF (650ºC).
Blue Max LNT NiCro 60/20, ERNiCrMo-3 DC+ Blue Max Nicro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, 58
Blue Max LNM NiCro 60/20 such as Alloy 625, for applications with both high and low tempera-
tures. Provides improved corrosion resistance.
Blue Max LNT NiCro 70/19, ERNiCr-3 DC+ Blue Max LNT and LNM NiCro 70/19 is designed for joining nickel- 59
Blue Max LNM NiCro 70/19 based alloys, such as Alloys 600 and 601, and dissimilar metals that
require postweld heat treatment. Provides high resistance against
oxidation with excellent impact toughness at low temperatures.
Stainless Steel
Blue Max Stainless Steel Submerged Arc Wire
Blue Max S308/308L ER308, DC+ 60

Blue Max S308/308L is designed to be used primarily with basic
ER308L DC-
fluxes. Balanced chromium and nickel levels provide enough
AC
ferrite in the weld metal for high resistance to hot cracking.
Blue Max S309/309L ER309, DC+ 61
Blue Max S309/309L is designed to be used primarily with basic
ER309L DC-
fluxes that recover nearly all of the wire chromium in the deposit.
AC
Provides good resistance to hot cracking.
Blue Max S316/316L ER316, DC+ Blue Max S316/316L is designed to be used primarily with basic 62
ER316L DC- fluxes that recover nearly all of the wire chromium in the deposit.
AC Provides good resistance to hot cracking.
Blue Max LNS 4462 Blue Max LNS 4462 is designed for joining duplex (ferritic- 63
austenitic) stainless steel.
Blue Max LNS NiCro 60/20 Blue Max LNS NiCro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based 64
alloys. Depending on the application, it is also suitable for weld-
ing fully austenitic stainless steels, 9% Ni-steel and dissimilar joints.
Blue Max and Lincolnweld® Submerged Arc Flux
Blue Max 2000 — DC+ Blue Max 2000 is a neutral basic flux designed for joining the 65
AC more difficult stainless steels, such as type 347 and 2205, and
nickel-based alloys. Provides maximum toughness and ductility
with duplex stainless steels.
Blue Max 3000 — — Blue Max 3000 is a chromium alloy flux designed for cladding 66
applications where ferrite content of at least 4 FN is desired with
309L strip on carbon steel in one layer.
Blue Max 4000 — — Blue Max 4000 is a neutral flux designed for cladding 67
applications using the electroslag process with stainless steel
or nickel-based alloy strip electrodes.
Lincolnweld ST-100 — — Lincolnweld ST-100 is an alloy flux designed for use with solid 68
stainless steel electrodes to compensate for chromium in the
wire that is not recovered in the weld deposit.
Lincoln Stainless Steel Cut Length Consumables
Lincoln ER308/308L ER308, DC- Lincoln ER308/308L is designed for joining type 304 and 304L 69
ER308L stainless steels and other common austenitic stainless steels
referred to as "18-8" steels.
Lincoln ER309/309L ER309, DC- Lincoln ER309/309L is designed for joining stainless steels to 69
ER309L carbon steels or low alloy steels.
Lincoln ER316/316L ER316, DC- Lincoln ER316/316L is designed for joining extra low carbon 69
ER316L molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type
316 and 316L.
Stainless Steel
®
Red Baron 308L MR
Stainless Steel Stick Electrode (AWS E308L-16)
Red Baron 308L MR is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels and
other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels. This low carbon
version of Red Baron 308/308H MR provides better resistance to intergranular
corrosion than higher carbon deposits. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Advantage Lincoln Welding Positions

• Distinctive red coating is uniquely formulated for outstanding
resistance to moisture pickup and starting porosity.
• Excellent for all-position welding, except vertical down. 1G
➔
2F 2G
➔
1F 3F 3G
• Controlled ferrite content in weld deposit for maximum crack
resistance.
• Excellent slag removal, often self-peeling on downhand and
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G
horizontal welds.
• Lot control numbers printed on each electrode.
Conformance
• ISO 9001 and 14001 certified — manufactured to standards for
environmental and quality management systems. AWS A5.4-92: E308L-16
ASME SFA-5.4: E308L-16
ABS: E308L-16
Typical Applications CWB/CSA: W48-01
• A 20% chromium, 10% nickel, grade coated electrode, for Military: MIL-308L-16 (Contact Lincoln District Office)
joining type 302, 304 and 308 stainless steels.
• A743 and A744 Type CF-8 cast materials.
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
8 Lb. (3.6 kg) 10 lb. (4.5 kg) 5 Lb. (2.3 kg) Current (Amps)
Diameter Easy Open Cans Easy Open Cans Carton 3/32” 1/8” 5/32” 3/16”
Inches (mm) (48 Lb. Master) (60 Lb. Master) (40 lb. Master) Polarity (2.4 mm) (3.2 mm) (4.0 mm) (4.8 mm)
3/32 (2.4) ED020388 ED020392

1/8 (3.2) ED020389 ED020393 DC+ / AC 40 - 70 60 - 100 90 - 140 120 - 185
5/32 (4.0) ED020390 ED020394
3/16 (4.8) ED020391
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – As Required per AWS A5.4-92
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation Ferrite

psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) Number
Requirements 75,000 (517) 35

AWS E308L-16 — min. min. —
54,000 - 61,000 78,000 - 86,000

Test Results (372 - 421) (538 - 593) 50 - 55 8-9
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION - As Required per AWS A5.4-92
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %S %P %Cu
Requirements 0.04 0.75 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

AWS E308L-16 max. 18.0 - 21.0 9.0 - 11.0 max. 0.5 - 2.5 max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.02 - 0.03 19.5 - 19.8 9.7 - 10.3 0.04 - 0.13 0.6 - 0.9 0.29 - 0.36 0.02 0.03 0.10
Stainless Steel
®
Red Baron 308/308L-V MR
Stainless Steel Stick Electrode (AWS E308-15, E308L-15)
Red Baron 308/308L-V MR is designed specifically for vertical down welding and for joining
type 304 and 304L stainless steels and other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as
"18-8" steels. Excellent for thin gauge materials and pipe.

• A vertical down version of Red Baron 308/308L MR. 1G
➔
2F 2G
➔
1F 3F 3G
• Controlled ferrite content in weld for maximum crack
resistance.
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G
➔
6G
➔
3G 5G
environmental and quality management systems.
Conformance
AWS A5.4-92: E308-15, E308L-15
Typical Applications ASME SFA-5.4: E308-15, E308L-15
• A 20% chromium, 10% nickel grade coated electrode, for joining ABS: E308-15, E308L-15
type 304 and 304L stainless steels in the vertical down position.
• Can be used on other more common austenitic stainless steels
referred to as “18-8” stainless.

8 Lb. (3.6 kg) Current (Amps)
Diameter Easy Open Cans 3/32” 1/8”
Inches (mm) (48 Lb. Master) Polarity (2.4 mm) (3.2 mm)
3/32 (2.4) ED025079

1/8 (3.2) ED025080 DC+ 60 - 70 90 - 100

Requirements
AWS E308L-15 75,000 (517) min. 35
AWS E308-15 — 80,000 (552) min. min. —
66,000 91,000
Test Results (455) (627) 44 8 - 10
Requirements 0.04(1) 0.75 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

Test Results 0.03 19.9 9.9 - 10.2 0.05 - 0.09 0.7 - 0.8 0.69 - 0.73 0.01 0.02 0.08
(1) AWS Requirement for E308-15 is 0.08% max. carbon.
Stainless Steel
®
Red Baron 308/308H MR
Stainless Steel Stick Electrode (AWS E308-16, E308H-16)
Red Baron 308/308H MR is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels and other
common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels. Provides improved high temper-
ature strength. All-position welding, except vertical down.

• Excellent for all-position welding except vertical down. 1G
➔
2F 2G
➔
1F 3F 3G
resistance.
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G
horizontal welds.
Conformance
environmental and quality management systems. AWS A5.4-92: E308-16, E308H-16
ASME SFA-5.4: E308-16, E308H-16
ABS: E308-16, E308H-16
Typical Applications Military: MIL-308-16 (Contact Lincoln District Office)
• A 20% chromium, 10% nickel grade coated electrode, for join-
ing type 304 an 304L stainless steels.
• Can be used on other more common austenitic stainless steels
referred to as “18-8” stainless.
8 Lb. (3.6 kg) 10 lb. (4.5 kg) Current (Amps)

Diameter Easy Open Cans Easy Open Cans 3/32” 1/8” 5/32” 3/16”
Inches (mm) (48 Lb. Master) (60 Lb. Master) Polarity (2.4 mm) (3.2 mm) (4.0 mm) (4.8 mm)
3/32 (2.4) ED020397

1/8 (3.2) ED020398 DC+ / AC 40 - 70 60 - 100 90 - 140 120 - 185
5/32 (4.0) ED020399
3/16 (4.8) ED020400


AWS E308-16, E308H-16 — min. min. —
63,000 - 79,000 86,000 - 93,000

Test Results (434 - 545) (593 - 641) 41 - 48 2-4
Requirements 0.75 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

AWS E308H-16 0.04 - 0.08 18.0 - 21.0 9.0 - 11.0 max. 0.5 - 2.5 max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.05 - 0.06 19.7 - 20.3 9.9 - 10.1 0.03 - 0.07 0.7 - 0.8 0.30 - 0.40 0.02 0.03 0.17
Stainless Steel
®
Red Baron 309/309L MR
Red Baron 309/309L MR is designed for joining stainless steels to carbon
steels or low alloy steels. All-position welding, except vertical down.

• High chromium level that improves corrosion and oxidation 1G
➔
2F 2G
➔
1F 3F 3G
resistance.
• Good for all-position welding, except vertical down.
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G
resistance.
horizontal welds. Conformance
• Lot control numbers printed on each electrode. AWS A5.4-92: E309-16, E309L-16
ASME SFA-5.4: E309-16, E309L-16
ABS: E309-16, E309L-16
CWB/CSA: W48-01
Military: MIL-309-16, MIL-309L-16 (Contact Lincoln District Office)
Typical Applications
• A 24% chromium, 13% nickel grade coated electrode, used for
joining stainless steels to carbon or low alloy steels.
8 Lb. (3.6 kg) 10 lb. (4.5 kg) 5 Lb. (2.3 kg) Current (Amps)
Diameter Easy Open Cans Easy Open Cans Carton 3/32” 1/8” 5/32” 3/16”
Inches (mm) (48 Lb. Master) (60 Lb. Master) (40 lb. Master) Polarity (2.4 mm) (3.2 mm) (4.0 mm) (4.8 mm)
3/32 (2.4) ED020401 ED020405

1/8 (3.2) ED020402 ED020406 DC+ / AC 40 - 70 60 - 100 90 - 140 120 - 185
5/32 (4.0) ED020403 ED020407
3/16 (4.8) ED020404

Requirements
AWS E309L-16 75,000 (517) min. 30
AWS E309-16 — 80,000 (552) min. min. —
66,000 - 68,000 84,000 - 85,000

Test Results (455 - 469) (579 - 586) 38 - 47 10 - 18
Requirements 0.04(1) 0.75 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

Test Results 0.02 - 0.04 23.9 - 24.5 12.6 - 13.2 0.05 - 0.09 1.0 - 1.5 0.33 - 0.38 0.02 0.03 0.09
Stainless Steel
®
stainless steels to carbon steels or low alloy steels. Excellent for thin gauge materials and
pipe.

• Vertical down version of Red Baron 309/309L MR. 1G
➔
2F 2G
➔
1F 3F 3G
• Good for all position welding — optimized for vertical down.
resistance.
➔
3G 4G
➔
4F 5G
➔
5G 6G
Conformance
AWS A5.4-92: E309-15, E309L-15
Typical Applications ASME SFA-5.4: E309-15, E309L-15
• A 24% chromium, 13% nickel grade coated electrode, used for ABS: E309-15, E309L-15
joining stainless steels to carbon steels or low alloy steels in the
vertical down position.

3/32 (2.4) ED025081

1/8 (3.2) ED025082 DC+ 60 - 70 90 - 100

Requirements
AWS E309L-15 75,000 (517) min. 30
AWS E309-15 — 80,000 (552) min. min. —
71,000 93,000
Test Results (489) (641) 38 6-8
Requirements 0.04(1) 0.75 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

Test Results 0.03 23.6 - 23.9 13.6 - 13.8 0.03 - 0.05 0.7 - 1.0 0.74 - 0.82 0.01 0.02 0.06
Stainless Steel
®
Red Baron 310 MR
Stainless Steel Stick Electrode (AWS E310-16)
Red Baron 310 MR is designed for joining type 310S stainless steels, type 310H wrought
and type CK-20 castings. Contains 25%Cr and 20%Ni. All-position welding, except
vertical down.

• Good for all position welding except vertical down. 1G
➔
2F 2G
➔
1F 3F 3G
horizontal welds.
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G
Conformance
AWS A5.4-92: E310-16
Typical Applications ASME SFA-5.4: E310-16
• A 25% chromium 20% nickel grade coated electrode, CWB/CSA: W48-01
recommended for types 310S and 310H wrought materials and
A743 type CK-20 cast materials.
• Use on buffer layers and dissimilar steels.

Diameter Easy Open Cans Easy Open Cans 3/32” 1/8” 5/32”
Inches (mm) (48 Lb. Master) (60 Lb. Master) Polarity (2.4 mm) (3.2 mm) (4.0 mm)
3/32 (2.4) ED020410

1/8 (3.2) ED020411 DC+ / AC 40 - 70 60 - 100 90 - 140
5/32 (4.0) ED020412


AWS E310-16 — min. min. —
61,000 - 63,000 90,000 - 93,000

Test Results (421 - 434) (620 - 641) 39 - 46 0
Requirements 0.75 0.75 0.03 0.03 0.75

AWS E310-16 0.08 - 0.20 25.0 - 28.0 20.0 - 22.5 max. 1.0 - 2.5 max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.12 - 0.14 25.9 - 26.6 21.4 - 22.0 0.05 - 0.07 2.0 - 2.1 0.45 - 0.54 <0.01 0.02 0.06
Stainless Steel
®
Red Baron 316/316L MR
Red Baron 316/316L MR is designed for joining extra low carbon molybdenum
bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L. All-position welding,

• Good for all-position welding, except vertical down. 1G
➔
2F 2G
➔
1F 3F 3G
• Controlled ferrite content in weld for maximum crack
resistance.
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G
horizontal welds.
Conformance
environmental and quality management systems. AWS A5.4-92: E316-16, E316L-16
ASME SFA-5.4: E316-16, E316L-16
ABS: E316-16, E316L-16
Typical Applications CWB/CSA: W48-01
• A 19% chromium, 12% nickel coated electrode with over 2% Military: MIL-316-16, MIL-316L-16 (Contact Lincoln District Office)
molybdenum, designed primarily for welding molybdenum
bearing austenitic stainless steels such as type 316 and 316L.

3/32 (2.4) ED025083

1/8 (3.2) ED025084 DC+ / AC 40 - 70 60 - 100 90 - 140 120 - 185
5/32 (4.0) ED025085
3/16 (4.8) ED025086

Requirements
AWS E316L-16 — 70,000 (483) min. 30
AWS E316-16 75,000 (520) min. min. —
62,000 - 65,000 81,000 - 85,000

Test Results (427 - 448) (558 - 586) 40 - 54 8 - 13
Requirements 0.04(1) 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

AWS E316L-16 max. 17.0 - 20.0 11.0 - 14.0 2.0 - 3.0 0.5 - 2.5 max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.03 - 0.04 18.7 - 19.2 11.4 - 12.1 2.2 - 2.4 0.7 - 0.9 0.29 - 0.39 0.02 0.03 0.26
Stainless Steel
®
extra low carbon molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L.
Excellent for thin gauge materials and pipe.

• Vertical down version of Red Baron 316/316L MR. 1G
➔
2F 2G
➔
1F 3F 3G
• Excellent slag control.
• Controlled ferrite content in the weld for maximum crack
resistance.
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G
➔
6G
➔
3G 5G
Conformance
AWS A5.4-92: E316-15, E316L-15
ASME SFA-5.4: E316-15, E316L-15
Typical Applications ABS: E316-15, E316L-15
• A 19% chromium, 12% nickel coated electrode with over 2%
molybdenum, designed primarily for welding molybdenum bear-
ing austenitic stainless steels such as type 316 and 316L.

3/32 (2.4) ED025087

1/8 (3.2) ED025088 DC+ 60 - 70 90 - 100

Requirements
AWS E316L-15 70,000 (483) min. 30
AWS E316-15 — 75,000 (517) min. min. —
68,000 90,000
Test Results (469) (620) 38 4 - 12
Requirements 0.04(1) 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

Test Results 0.02 18.6 - 19.3 12.0 - 12.4 2.2 - 2.6 0.7 0.72 - 0.74 0.01 0.02 0.24
Stainless Steel
®
Red Baron 347 MR
Red Baron 347 MR is designed for joining type 347 and 321 wrought steel and CF-8C
cast steel. Added niobium (columbium) provides increased protection against chrome
carbide precipitation along grain boundaries. All-position welding, except vertical
down.

• Good for all-position welding, except vertical down.
➔
1G
➔
1F 2F 2G 3F 3G
• The niobium (columbium) content in Red Baron 347 MR
inhibits chromium carbide precipitation.
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G
resistance.
horizontal welds. Conformance
• Lot control numbers printed on each electrode. AWS A5.4-92: E347-16
ASME SFA-5.4: E347-16
ABS: E347-16
CWB/CSA: W48-01
Military: MIL-347-16 (Contact Lincoln District Office)
• A 20% chromium, 10% nickel, coated electrode with 0.04%
niobium (columbium), designed especially for type 347 or 321
stainless steel and A743 or A744 type CF-8C cast steels.

Diameter Easy Open Cans Easy Open Cans 3/32” 1/8” 5/32”
Inches (mm) (48 Lb. Master) (60 Lb. Master) Polarity (2.4 mm) (3.2 mm) (4.0 mm)
3/32 (2.4) ED020420

1/8 (3.2) ED020421 DC+ / AC 40 - 70 60 - 100 90 - 140
5/32 (4.0) ED020422


AWS E347-16 — min. min. —
64,000 - 69,000 87,000 - 94,000

Test Results (441 - 476) (600 - 648) 44 - 49 6 - 11
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %NB (Cb) %S %P %Cu
Requirements 0.08 0.75 0.90 8xC min. 0.03 0.04 0.75

AWS E347-16 max. 18.0 - 21.0 9.0 - 11.0 max. 0.5 - 2.5 max. to 1.0 max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.03 - 0.04 19.2 - 20.0 9.6 - 10.0 0.03 - 0.20 0.7 - 0.9 0.33 - 0.43 0.27 - 0.40 0.02 0.02 0.17
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max Arosta 307
Stainless Steel Stick Electrode (Similar to AWS E307-16)
Blue Max Arosta 307 is designed for joining difficult to weld steels or dissimilar
steels. Added manganese provides improved resistance to hot cracking. All-position

• Outstanding resistance to moisture pick-up and starting porosity.
• 5% manganese for improved resistance to hot-cracking.
• Usable on AC or DC+.
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
• Armor plate 4F
➔
4G
➔
5G 6G
• Hardenable steels
• Non-magnetic austenitic steels Conformance
• Work hardening austenitic manganese steels
Similar to AWS A5.4-92: E307-16
• Dissimilar metals such as carbon steel to stainless steel EN 1600-97: E18 8 Mn R 12
Current Range (Amps)

Diameter 5.7 Lb. (2.6 kg) 10 Lb. (4.5 kg) 10.3 Lb. (4.7 kg) 2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm
mm (in.) Carton Carton Carton Polarity (3/32”) (1/8”) (5/32”)
2.5 (3/32) ED031270

3.2 (1/8) ED031271 AC / DC+ 70 - 80 90 - 120 110 - 140
4.0 (5/32) ED031272
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – As required per AWS A5.4-92
Charpy V-Notch
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation ft•lbf (Joules)
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 68°F (20°C) @ -76°F (-60°C)

— —
E307-16(1) — min. min.
Test Results 65,000 (450) 95,000 (650) 35 81 (110) 55 (75)
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION - As required per AWS A5.4-92
Requirements 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

E307-16(1) 0.04 - 0.14 18.0 - 21.5 9.0 - 10.7 0.5 - 1.5 3.30 - 4.75
max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.09 18.5 8.5 0.50 5.00 0.60 0.025 0.035 0.75
(1) Nearest classification.
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max 308/308L AC-DC
Blue Max 308/308L AC-DC is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels
and on other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels. All-
position welding, except vertical down.

• Distinctive blue coating means a very smooth arc with spray
type metal transfer.
• Excellent operator appeal — low spatter, and exceptional
➔
1G
➔
1F 2F 2G 3F 3G
wetting action. Can be lightly dragged without freezing to
the weld.
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G
Typical Applications Conformance

• For joining 304 and 304L stainless steels. AWS A5.4-92: E308-17, E308L-17
ASME SFA-5.4: E308-17, E308L-17
• Can also be used to join other common austenitic stainless
CWB/CSA: W48-01
steel referred to as “18-8” steels.
• ASTM A743 or A744 Types CF-8 and CF-3.
• Diameters up to and including 5/32” (4.0mm) are designed for
all-position welding,except vertical down.
• 3/16” (4.8mm) diameter is generally used for flat and horizontal
only.
• Requires a wider weave technique in the vertical up position
than does a Red Baron stick electrode.

3/32 (2.4) ED025089

1/8 (3.2) ED025090 DC+ / AC 40 - 80 75 - 110 95 - 150 130 - 200
5/32 (4.0) ED025091
3/16 (4.8) ED025092

Requirements
AWS E308L-17 75,000 (520) min. 35
AWS E308-17 — 80,000 (552) min. min. —
62,000 - 68,000 85,000 - 92,000

Test Results (427 - 469) (586 - 634) 42 - 50 6 - 11
Requirements 0.04(1) 0.75 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

Test Results 0.03 20.0 - 20.5 9.7 - 9.9 0.20 0.6 - 0.7 0.56 - 0.77 0.02 0.03 0.22
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max 309/309L AC-DC is designed for joining stainless steels to carbon steels or
low alloy steels. All-position welding, except vertical down.

➔
1G
➔
1F 2F 2G 3F 3G
the weld.
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G

• For joining carbon steels and low alloy steels to austenitic AWS A5.4-92: E309-17, E309L-17
stainless steels. ASME SFA-5.4: E309-17, E309L-17
CWB/CSA: W48-01
• ASTM A240 Type 309S.
• ASTM A743 or A744 Type CG-12.
all-position welding, except vertical down.
positions only.

3/32 (2.4) ED025093

1/8 (3.2) ED025094 DC+ / AC 40 - 80 75 - 110 95 - 150 130 - 200
5/32 (4.0) ED025095
3/16 (4.8) ED025096

Requirements
AWS E309L-17 75,000 (520) min. 30
AWS E309-17 — 80,000 (552) min. min. —
66,000 - 71,000 85,000 - 90,000

Test Results (455 - 489) (586 - 620) 37 - 45 7 - 11
Requirements 0.04(1) 0.75 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

Test Results 0.02 - 0.04 23.5 - 24.0 13.0 - 13.5 0.05 - 0.09 0.7 - 0.9 0.72 - 0.77 0.01 0.03 0.17
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max Arosta 309Mo
Stainless Steel Stick Electrode (AWS E309MoL-16)
Blue Max Arosta 309Mo is designed for joining carbon steel to stainless steel, root passes
in cladding applications and joining difficult to weld or dissimilar steels. Maximum plate
thickness in butt welds is 1/2" (1.2mm). All-position, except vertical down.

• High corrosion resistance.
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
• Joining carbon and low alloy steels to stainless steel
• Root passes in cladding.
Conformance
AWS A5.4-92: E309MoL-16
EN 1600-97: E23 12 2 LR 32
ABS, BV, DNV, LR, GL
TUV, Controlas, DB, RINA
5.7 Lb. 10.3 Lb. 10.5 Lb. 11.9 Lb. Current Range (Amps)
Diameter (2.6 kg) (4.7 kg) (4.7 kg) (5.4 kg) 2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm 5.0 mm
mm (in.) Carton Carton Carton Carton Polarity (3/32”) (1/8”) (5/32”) (3/16”)
2.5 (3/32) ED031266

3.2 (1/8) ED031267 AC / DC+ 40 - 80 60 - 80 80 - 150 140 - 190
4.0 (5/32) ED031268
5.0 (3/16) ED031269
Charpy V-Notch
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation Ferrite ft•lbf (Joules)
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) Number @ 68°F (20°C) @ -4°F (-20°C) @ -76°F (-60°C)

— — — —
E309MoL-16 — min. min.
Test Results 89,000 (580) 101,500 (700) 30 15 - 25 42 (57) 37 (50) 33 (45)
Requirements 0.04 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

E309MoL-16 max. 22.0 - 25.0 12.0 - 14.0 2.0 - 3.0 0.5 - 2.5 max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.02 23.0 12.5 2.7 0.8 0.80 0.02 0.03 0.75
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max 316/316L AC-DC is designed for joining extra low carbon molybdenum bearing
austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L. All-position welding, except vertical down.

• Excellent operator appeal — low spatter, and exceptional wetting
➔
1G
➔
1F 2F 2G 3F 3G
action. Can be lightly dragged without freezing to the weld.
• Designed to contain considerable ferrite, for maximum crack
resistance.
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G

• For joining 316 and 316L stainless steels. Not intended for joints AWS A5.4-92: E316-17, E316L-17
in service in the urea manufacture industry. ASME SFA-5.4: E316-17, E316L-17
CWB/CSA: W48-01
• ASTM A240 Types 316 and 316L.
• ASTM A743 or A744 Types CF-8M and CF-3M.
all-position welding, except vertical down.
• 3/16” (4.8mm) diameter is generally used for flat and
horizontal only.

3/32 (2.4) ED025097

1/8 (3.2) ED025098 DC+ / AC 40 - 80 75 - 110 95 - 150 130 - 200
5/32 (4.0) ED025099
3/16 (4.8) ED025100

Requirements
AWS E316L-17 — 70,000 (483) min. 30
AWS E316-17 75,000 (520) min. min. —
68,000 85,000
Test Results (469) (586) 45 13
Requirements 0.04(1) 0.90 0.030 0.040 0.75

Test Results 0.03 19.1 - 19.7 11.6 - 12.7 2.1 - 2.4 0.8 - 1.0 0.61 - 0.72 0.014 0.024 0.26
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max 347 AC-DC
Blue Max 347 AC-DC is designed for joining type 347 and 321 wrought steel and CF-8C cast
steel. Added niobium (columbium) provides increased protection against chrome carbide pre-
cipitation along grain boundaries. All-position welding, except vertical down.

➔
1G
➔
1F 2F 2G 3F 3G
the weld.
• Niobium (columbium) found in Blue Max 347 AC-DC provides
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G
added corrosion protection.

• ASTM A240 Types 321 and 347, and ASTM A743 or A744 Type AWS A5.4-92: E347-17
CF-8C. ASME SFA-5.4: E347-17
• Diameters up to and including 5/32” (4.0mm) are designed all
position welding, except vertical down.
positions only.

3/32 (2.4) ED025101

1/8 (3.2) ED025102 DC+ / AC 40 - 80 75 - 110 95 - 150 130 - 200
5/32 (4.0) ED025103
3/16 (4.8) ED025104

Requirements
AWS E347-17 — 75,000 (520) min. 30 —
66,000 - 72,000 89,000 - 96,000

Test Results (455 - 496) (614 - 662) 35 - 47 9 - 13
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %NB (Cb) %S %P %Cu
Requirements 0.08 0.75 0.90 8xC min. 0.03 0.04 0.75

AWS E347-17 max. 18.0 - 21.0 9.0 - 11.0 max. 0.5 - 2.5 max. to 1.0 max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.03 19.6 - 20.1 9.8 - 10.1 0.05 - 0.10 0.7 - 0.8 0.50 - 0.80 0.28 - 0.39 0.01 0.02 0.10
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max 2100
Stainless Steel Stick Electrode
Blue Max 2100 is designed for joining difficult to weld or dissimilar steels and
"hard-to-weld" applications. Provides high resistance to cracking with high
strength. All-position welding, except vertical down.

• Very smooth arc with spray type metal transfer.
• Excellent operator appeal — low spatter, smooth arc and
exceptional wetting action. Can be lightly dragged without 1G
➔
2F 2G
➔
1F 3F 3G
freezing to the weld.
• Blue Max 2100 is designed for “hard-to-weld” applications.
• Provides high resistance to cracking, yet high strength when
➔
➔
4F 4G 5G 6G
joining steels that are normally difficult to weld.
• Designed for all-position welding, except vertical down.
• Use on high carbon steels, low alloy, high strength steels,
manganese steels, and tool steels.
• Can be used for a base in hardfacing or stainless steel cladding
applications.
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
1 Lb. (0.5 kg) 8 lb. (3.6 kg) 10 Lb. (4.5 kg)

Diameter Tubes Easy Open Cans Easy Open Cans
Inches (mm) (20 Lb. Master) (48 Lb. Master) (60 Lb. Master)
3/32 (2.4) ED025109 ED021415

1/8 (3.2) ED025110 ED021416
5/32 (4.0) ED021417
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
97,000 117,000
Test Results (669) (807) 22 > 50
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Current (Amps)
3/32” 1/8” 5/32”
Polarity (2.4 mm) (3.2 mm) (4.0 mm)
DC+ / AC 40 - 80 75 - 110 95 - 150
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max Jungo 4500
Stainless Steel Stick Electrode (Similar to AWS E385-16)
Blue Max Jungo 4500 is designed for joining fully austenitic 20%Cr, 25%Ni and
5%Mo stainless steels, such as type 904L. Provides excellent corrosion resistance.

• Easy slag removal.
• Smooth arc and bead appearance.
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
• AISI 904L
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
• UNS N08904
• Phosphoric acid applications Conformance
• Sulfuric acid applications
Similar to AWS A5.4-92, E385-16
• Paper mill equipment EN 1600-97: E 20 25 5 Cu NL R 12
TUV

Diameter 6.3 Lb. (2.9 kg) 12.5 Lb. (5.7 kg) 13 Lb. (6 kg) 2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm
2.5 (3/32) ED031276

3.2 (1/8) ED031277
4.0 (5/32) ED031278 DC+ 45 - 70 60 - 105 80 - 145
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 68°F (20°C) @ 14°F (-10°C)

— —
E385-16(1) — min. min.
Test Results 59,400 (410) 90,000 (620) 40 59 (80) 74 (100)
Requirements 0.03 0.75 0.02 0.03

E385-16(1) max. 19.5 - 21.5 24.0 - 26.0 4.2 - 5.2 1.0 - 2.5 max. max. max. 1.2 - 2.0
Test Results 0.02 20.0 25.0 5.0 1.2 0.9 0.02 0.03 1.5
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max Arosta 4439
Stainless Steel Stick Electrode
Blue Max Arosta 4439 is designed for joining type 317L, 317LN or equivalent
stainless steels. Added molybdenum provides improved resistance against
pitting corrosion and high resistance against intergranular and stress corrosion.

• Outstanding resistance against pitting corrosion.
• Premium quality and performance.
• High intergranular and stress corrosion resistance.
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
• Composition is controlled to produce constant properties.
➔
4G
➔
Typical Applications 4F 5G 6G
• AISI 317L • UNS S31725

Conformance
• AISI 317LN • UNS S31726
EN 1600-97 E 18 16 5 NL R32
• AISI 316L • UNS S31603
TUV, Controlas, DNV, BV
• AISI 316LN • UNS S31653

Diameter 6.1 Lb. (2.8 kg) 10.3 Lb. (4.7 kg) 11.2 Lb. (5.1 kg) 2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm
2.5 (3/32) ED031284

3.2 (1/8) ED031285 DC+ 45 - 70 60 - 110 90 - 145
4.0 (5/32) ED031286
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 68°F (20°C) @ -4°F (-20°C) @ -320°F (-169°C)
Requirements 43,500 (300) 69,600 (480) 25

— — —
EN1600-97 min. min. min.
Test Results 63,800 (440) 94,300 (650) 35 52 (70) 52 (70) 37 (50)
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %S %P %Cu %N
Requirements .04 1.20 0.025 0.035 0.75 0.20

17.0 - 20.0 15.5 - 19.0 3.5 - 5.0 1.0 - 4.0
EN1600-97 max. max. max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.020 18.0 17.0 4.6 1.3 0.8 0.020 0.030 0.70 0.18
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max Arosta 4462
Duplex Stainless Steel Stick Electrode
(Similar to AWS E2209-16)
Blue Max Jungo 4462 is designed for joining 22% Cr duplex stainless steels for
applications with service temperatures up to 480ºF (250ºC) and down to
-58ºF (-50ºC). Provides high resistance to general corrosion, pitting and stress
corrosion. All-position welding, except vertical down.

• Vacuum packaged “Sahara ReadyPack”.
• Usable on AC, DC+ or DC-.
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
• Good all-position welding, except vertical down.
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G

• UNS S31803 Similar to AWS A5.4-92: E2209-16
• UNS S31500 EN 1600-97: E22 9 3 NL R 32
BV 2209, GL 4462, RINA 2209
• UNS S31200 DNV, TUV, Controlas
• UNS S32304
• Dissimilar metals such as carbon steel to duplex stainless TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
steel.
2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm 5.0 mm
Polarity (3/32”) (1/8” (5/32”) (3/16”)
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
AC or DC± 40 - 75 80 - 110 80 - 150 140 - 220
3.3 Lb. (1.5 kg) 3.5 Lb. (1.6 kg) 4.0 Lb. (1.8 kg) 4.4 Lb. (2.0 kg)
Diameter Sahara Sahara Sahara Sahara
mm (in.) ReadyPack ReadyPack ReadyPack ReadyPack
2.5 (3/32) ED031244

3.2 (1/8) ED031245
4.0 (5/32) ED031246
5.0 (3/16) ED031247
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) Number @ 68°F (20°C) @ -22°F (-30°C) @ -40°F (-40°C)

— — — —
E2209-16(1) — min. min.
Test Results 94,200 (650) 116,000 (800) 27 30-55 49 (60) 36 (50) 30 (40)
Requirements 0.040 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

E2209-16(1) max. 21.5 - 23.5 8.5 - 10.5 2.5 - 3.5 0.5 - 2.0 max. max. max. max. 0.08 - 0.20
Test Results 0.020 22.5 9.5 3.2 0.80 1.0 0.02 0.03 0.20 0.16
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max Jungo 4462
Duplex Stainless Steel Stick Electrode (AWS E2209-15)
Blue Max Jungo 4462 is designed for joining 22% Cr duplex stainless steels for
applications with service temperatures up to 480ºF (250ºC) and down to
-58ºF (-50ºC). Provides high resistance to general corrosion, pitting and stress
corrosion. All-position welding, except vertical down.

• Vacuum packaged in “Sahara ReadyPack”.
• Exceptional pipe welding characteristics and puddle control
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
during out-of-position welding.
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
• UNS S31200
Conformance
• UNS S31500
AWS A5.4-92: E2209-15
• UNS S31803 EN 1600-97: E22 9 3 NL B 22
• UNS S32309 DNV, Controlas
• ASTM 2205
• Dissimilar metals such as carbon steel to duplex stainless TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
steel.
Polarity 2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm
(3/32”) (1/8”) (5/32”)
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING DC+ 50 - 80 70 - 110 90 - 140
3.0 Lb. (1.4 kg) 3.3 Lb. (1.5 kg) 4.0 Lb. (1.8 kg)
Diameter Sahara Sahara Sahara
mm (in.) ReadyPack ReadyPack ReadyPack
2.5 (3/32) ED031251

3.2 (1/8) ED031252
4.0 (5/32) ED031253
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) Number @ 68°F (20°C) @ -22°F (-30°C) @ -40°F (-40°C) @ -58°F (-50°C)

— — — — —
E2209-15 — min. min.
Test Results 94,200 (650) 116,000 (800) 28 30-60 58 (80) 55 (75) 52 (70) 33 (45)
Requirements 0.040 0.90 0.03 0.04 0.75

E2209-15 max. 21.5 - 23.5 8.5 - 10.5 2.5 - 3.5 0.5 - 2.0 max. max. max. max. 0.08 - 0.20
Test Results 0.025 23.5 9.0 3.0 1.6 0.50 0.02 0.03 0.75 0.15
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max
Jungo Zeron 100X
Super Duplex Stainless Steel Stick Electrode
(Similar to AWS E2553-15)
Blue Max Jungo Zeron 100X is designed for joining 25% Cr super duplex stainless
steels. Core wire alloyed. Provides improved corrosion resistance, high strength
and reliable impact toughness. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Welding Positions
Advantage Lincoln
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
• Core wire alloyed.
• High pitting and crevice corrosion resistance.
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
Conformance
• ASTM A276, A357, A473
Similar to AWS A5.4-92, E2553-15
• ASTM 2205, 2507
EN 1600-97: E25 9 4 NL B 42
• Zeron 100
• UNS S32760
• UNS S32550
• UNS S31803 Current Range (Amps)
3.2 mm 4.0 mm
Polarity (1/8”) (5/32”)
DC+ 70 - 100 100 - 130

DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
1.75 Lb. (0.8 kg) 4 Lb. (1.8 kg)

Diameter Sahara Sahara
mm (in.) ReadyPack ReadyPack
3.2 (1/8) ED031257

4.0 (5/32) ED031259
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) Number @ -22°F (-20°C) @ -50°F (-46°C)

— —
E 2553-15(1) — min. min.
Test Results 107,300 (740) 133,000 (920) 24 30 - 60 36 (50) 33 (45)
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %S %P %Cu %N %W
Requirements 0.06 1.0 0.03 0.04

E 2553-15(1) max. 24.0 - 27.0 6.5 - 8.5 2.9 - 3.9 0.5 - 1.5 max. max. max. 1.5 - 2.5 0.10 - 0.25 —
Test Results 0.03 25.0 9.5 3.6 0.8 0.3 0.025 0.03 0.8 0.2 0.7
(1) Nearest classification
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max SL 9Cr (P91)
Low Hydrogen, High Alloy Electrode (AWS E9016-B9 H4)
Blue Max SL9Cr is designed for joining 9% Cr, 1% Mo creep and hydrogen
resistant steels used in the power generation and petrochemical industries for
applications with service temperatures up to 1200ºF (650ºC). All-position welding,

• Outstanding resistance to moisture pick-up.
• Use DC± or AC polarity. 1G 2G
➔
2F 4G
➔
3G 5G
• Low diffusible hydrogen content.
Conformance
AWS A5.5-96 E9016-B9 H4
ASTM ASME EN 1599-97 E CrMo 91 B32 H5
• Developed for power plant and petrochemical industries.
• A199 T91 • SA 182-F91
Diffusible Hydrogen - As required per AWS A5.5-96
• A200 T91 • SA 213-T91 (mL/100g weld deposit)
• A213 T91 • SA 335-P91
Requirements (AWS E9016-B9 H4): 4 max.
• A335 P91 • SA 336-F91 Actual Results: <3
• A336 F91 • SA 369-FP91
• SA 387-Grade 91
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
3 Lb. (1.4 kg) 3.3 Lb. (1.5 kg) 4 Lb. (1.8 kg)
Diameter Sahara Sahara Sahara
mm (in.) ReadyPack ReadyPack ReadyPack
2.5 (3/32) ED031235

3.2 (1/8) ED031236
4.0 (5/32) ED031237
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – As required per AWS A5.5-96 TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Charpy V-Notch Current Range (Amps)

Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation ft•lbf (Joules) 2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 68°F (20°C) Polarity (3/32”) (1/8”) (5/32”)
Requirements 77,000 (530) 90,000 (620) 17

—
E9016-B9 H4 min. min. min. AC / DC± 0 - 90 85 - 140 130 - 175
Test Results
Stress Relieved 1 hr 94,300 (650) 116,000 (800) 20 37 (50)
@ 1375°F (745°C)
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %S %P %Cu %V %N %Cb (Nb)
Requirements 0.08 - 0.13 8.0 - 10.5 1.0 0.85 - 1.20 1.25 0.30 0.01 0.01 0.25 0.15 - 0.30 0.02 - 0.07 0.02 - 0.10
E9016-B9 H4 max. max. max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.09 8.3 0.6 1.0 0.6 0.2 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.2 0.04 0.04
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max NiCro 31/27
Nickel-Based Stick Electrode (Similar to AWS E383-16)
Blue Max NiCro 31/27 is designed for joining 31% Ni, 27% Cr, 3.5% Mo steels,
such as Alloy 28, and dissimilar metals with service temperature up to 840ºF
(450ºC). All-position welding, except vertical down.

• Easy slag removal.
• Smooth arc and bead appearance.
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
4F
➔
4G
➔
• Alloy 28 5G 6G
• UNS N08028
• AISI 904L
Conformance
• UNS N08904
• Phosphoric acid applications Similar to AWS A5.4-92: E383-16
EN 1600-97: E 27 31 9 Cu Lr 12
• Sulfuric acid applications TUV

Diameter 4.0 Lb. (1.8 kg) 4.4 Lb. (2.0 kg) 2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm
mm (in.) Tube Tube Polarity (3/32”) (1/8”) (5/32”)
2.5 (3/32) ED031279

3.2 (1/8) ED031280 AC / DC± 40 - 70 70 - 95 110 - 150
4.0 (5/32) ED031281
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 68°F (20°C)
Requirements — 75,000 (520) 30 —

E383-16(1) min. min.
Test Results 63,800 (490) 92,800 (640) 38 52 (70)
Requirements 0.03 0.90 0.02 0.02

E383-16(1) max. 26.5 - 29.0 30.0 - 33.0 3.2 - 4.2 0.5 - 2.5 max. max. max. 0.6 - 1.5
Test Results 0.02 27.1 31.0 3.5 0.8 0.90 0.02 0.02 0.9
Stainless Steel
Blue Max™ NiCro 60/20
Nickel-Based Stick Electrode (AWS A5.11A5.11/M-97, ENiCrMo-3)
Blue Max Nicro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloy 625, for
applications with both high and low temperatures. Provides improved corrosion resist-
ance. All-position welding, except vertical down.

• Exceptional resistance to high temperture oxidation [maximum
2200°F (1204°C)].
• Excellent Charpy V-notch impacts at low temperatures — down
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
to -320°F (-196°C).
• Excellent weldability.
4F
➔
4G
➔
5G 6G
• Alloy 625 UNS N06625 Conformance
• Alloy 825 UNS N08825 AWS A5.11/A5.11M-97: ENiCrMo-3
• Dissimilar joints that require postweld heat treatment. EN: E NiCr 20 Mo9 Nb
ISO 14172-03: E Ni 6625
• A353 — 9% nickel stainless steel.
TUV, Controlas
• 254 SMo UNS S31254

2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm
Diameter 3.5 Lb. (1.6 kg) 3.7 Lb. (1.7 kg) 4.6 Lb. (2.1 kg)
Polarity (3/32”) (1/8”) (5/32”)
mm (in.) Tube Tube Tube
2.5 (3/32) ED031287 — —

DC+ 45 - 70 70 - 100 100 - 130
3.2 (1/8) — ED031288 —
4.0 (5/32) — — ED031289
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – As required per AWS A5.11/A5.11M-97
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ -320°F (-196°C)

—
ENiCrMo-3 — min. min.
Test Results 74,000 (510) 111,600 (770) 44 68 (92)
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION - As required per AWS A5.11/A5.11M-97
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %S %P %Cu %Nb+Ta %Fe %Co Others
Requirements 55.0
0.10 20.0 - 23.0 8.0 - 10.0 1.0 0.75 0.02 0.03 0.50 3.15 - 4.15 7.0 0.12 0.50
ENiCrMo-3 min.
Test Results 0.03 22.0 62.0 9.0 0.5 0.35 0.015 0.02 0.50 3.4 2.0 0.12 0.50
All single values are maximums.
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max NiCro 70/19
Nickel-Based Stick Electrode (Similar to AWS ENiCrFe-2)
Blue Max NiCro 70/19 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloys
600 and 601, and dissimilar metals that require postweld heat treatment. Provides
high resistance against oxidation with excellent impact toughness at low
temperatures. All-position welding, except vertical down.

• Excellent resistance to high temperature oxidation [maximum
1500°F (815°C)].
• Excellent Charpy V-notch impacts at low temperatures — down
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
to -320°F (-196°C).
• Resistant to embrittlement after postweld heat treatment.
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
• Alloys 600 and 601 Conformance
• Stainless steel to creep resistant low alloy steels.
Similar to AWS A5.11/A5.11M-97: ENiCrFe-2
• Mild and low alloy steels to nickel-based alloy steels. EN: E22 9 3 NL B 22
ISO 14172-03: E Ni 6082
TUV

Diameter 3.3 Lb. (1.5 kg) 4.0 Lb. (1.8 kg) 2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm
mm (in.) Tube Tube Polarity (3/32”) (1/8”) (5/32”)
2.5 (3/32) ED031294

3.2 (1/8) ED031295 DC+ 45 - 65 70 - 95 100 - 140
4.0 (5/32) ED031296
Charpy V-Notch

—
E NiCrFe-2(1) — min. min.
Test Results 58,000 (400) 94,300 (650) 40 81 (110) 66 (90)
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %S %P %Cu %Fe %Nb + Ta
Requirements
0.10 62.0 0.75 0.02 0.03 0.50 12.0
E NiCrFe-2(1) max. 13.0 - 17.0
min.
0.5 - 2.5 1.0 - 3.5
max. max. max. max. max.
0.5 - 3.0
Test Results 0.03 19.0 67.7 1.5 4.7 0.6 0.015 0.02 0.50 4.0 1.9
(1)
Nearest classification
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max NiCro 70/15Mn
Nickel-Based Stick Electrode (AWS ENiCrFe-3)
Blue Max NiCro 70/15Mn is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloy
600, and dissimilar metals that require postweld heat treatment. All-position weld-
ing, except vertical down.

• Excellent resistance to high temperature oxidation type
applications [maximum 1500°F (815°C)].
• Excellent Charpy v-notch impacts at low temperatures —
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
down to -320°F (196°C).
• Resistant to embrittlement after postweld heat treating.
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
• Alloy 600 (N06600) Conformance
• Stainless steel to creep resistant low alloy steel. AWS A5.11/A5.11M-97: ENiCrFe-3
• Mild and low alloy steels to nickel-based alloy stainless steels. EN : E NiCr 15 Fe 6Mn
ISO: 14172-03 E Ni 6182
Controlas

Diameter 3.5 Lb. (1.6 kg) 3.7 Lb. (1.7 kg) 4.1 Lb. (1.9 kg) 2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm
mm (in.) Tube Tube Tube Polarity (3/32”) (1/8”) (5/32”)
2.5 (3/32) ED031290

3.2 (1/8) ED031291 DC+ 40 - 70 70 - 100 90 - 140
4.0 (5/32) ED031292
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ -320°F (-196°C)

—
ENiCrFe-3 — min. min.
Test Results 58,000 (400) 91,300 (630) 40 92 (125)
%C %Cr %Ni %Mn %Si %S %P %Cu %Fe %Nb + Ta
Requirements 0.10 59.0 1.0 0.015 0.03 0.50 10.0

ENiCrFe-3 max. 13.0 - 17.0 min. 5.0 - 9.5 max. max. max. max. max. 1.0 - 2.5
Test Results 0.025 16.0 Balance 5.5 0.4 0.010 0.02 0.50 7.0 2.0
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max Nyloid 2
Nickel-Based Stick Electrode (AWS ENiCrMo-6)
Blue Max Nyloid 2 is designed specifically for joining 9% nickel steels and other
low temperature steels. Provides high deposition rate – 150% recovery. All-position

• High Charpy v-notch impact toughness at low temperatures,
down to -320° F (-196° C).
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
• Weldable on AC, DC+ or DC-.
• Vacuum packaged in “Sahara ReadyPack”.
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
• ASTM A353 / A353M
Conformance
• ASTM A553 / A553M Type I
AWS A5.11/A5.11M-97: ENiCrMo-6
• ASTM A553 / A553M Type II ISO: 14172-03 E Ni 6620
• ASTM 3.5% nickel steels TUV, GL
• ASTM 5% nickel steels
• ASTM 8% nickel steels TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
• ASTM 9% nickel steels
2.5 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm 5.0 mm
Polarity (3/32”) (1/8” (5/32”) (3/16”)
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
AC or DC± 50 - 95 70 - 145 120 - 190 180 - 280
3.3 Lb. (1.5 kg) 3.7 Lb. (1.7 kg) 4 Lb. (1.8 kg) 4.8 Lb. (2.2 kg)
Diameter Sahara Sahara Sahara Sahara
mm (in.) ReadyPack ReadyPack ReadyPack ReadyPack
2.5 (3/32) ED031403

3.2 (1/8) ED031404
4.0 (5/32) ED031405
5.0 (3/16) ED031406
Charpy V-Notch

— —
ENiCrMo-6 — min. min.
Test Results 65,000 (445) 100,000 (695) 36 73 (100) 63 (85)
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %S %P %Nb + Ta %W %Fe
Requirements 0.10 55.0 1.0 0.02 0.03 10.0

12.0 - 17.0 5.0 - 9.0 2.0 - 4.0 0.5 - 2.0 1.0 - 2.0
ENiCrMo-6 max. min. max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.05 13.0 68.0 6.0 3.0 0.4 0.015 0.02 1.5 1.5 6.0
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max FC-308L
Stainless Steel Gas-Shielded, Flux-Cored Wire
(AWS E308LT0-1, E308LT0-4, E308T0-1, E308T0-4)
Blue Max FC-308L is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels and
other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels. Provides a
low carbon deposit. Optimized for downhand and horizontal positions only.

• Designed to provide attractive operation and a low carbon
deposit whether used with CO2 shielding gas or in gas mixtures.
• Spatter is practically non-existent with 75% Argon, 25% CO2 1F 1G 2F 2G
— with 100% CO2 spatter is still very low.
• Designed for optimum operation in the flat and horizontal
positions.
Shielding Gas
• ISO 9001 and 14001 certified — manufactured to standards for 75% Argon/Balance CO2
environmental and quality management systems. 100% CO2
Conformance
• For joining 304 and 304L stainless and other common austenitic
stainless steel grades referred to as “18-8” steels, in the flat AWS A5.22-95: E308LT0-1, E308LT0-4, E308T0-1, E308T0-4
and horizontal positions. ASME SFA-5.22: E308LT0-1, E308LT0-4, E308T0-1, E308T0-4
• ASTM A240 Types 302, 304 & 304L.
• ASTM A743 or A744 Types CF-8 and CF-3.

DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
Diameter, Polarity Approx. Deposition
CTWD(1) Wire Feed Speed Voltage Current Rate
Diameter 25 lb. (11.3 kg)
Wire Weight in/min (m/min) (volts) (amps) lbs/hr (kg/hr)
Inches (mm) Plastic Spool
0.045 (1.1) ED026991 0.045” (1.1 mm), DC+

250 - 450 5.7 - 10.3
1/16 (1.6) ED026990 3/4” (19 mm) 25 - 31 175 - 250
(6.4 - 11.4) (2.6 - 4.7)
0.407 lb/1000” (7.2 g/m)
1/16” (1.6 mm), DC+

140 - 300 5.4 - 11.6
1” (25 mm) 25 - 30 200 - 300
(3.6 - 7.8) (2.5 - 5.3)
0.736 lb/1000” (13.1 g/m)
(1) To estimate ESO, subtract 1/8” (3 mm) from CTWD.

Requirements
E308LT0-1, E308LT0-4 — 75,000 (520) min. 35 —
E308T0-1, E308T0-4 80,000 (552) min. min.
63,000 - 66,000 87,000 - 91,000

Test Results (434 - 455) (600 - 627) 36 7
Requirements
AWS E308LT0-1, 0.04(1) 1.0 0.03 0.04 0.50
AWS E308LT0-4 max. 18.0 - 21.0 9.0 - 11.0 0.50 0.5 - 2.5 max. max. max. max. —
Test Results 0.03 - 0.04 19.7 - 20.2 9.9 - 10.4 0.22 - 0.34 1.1 - 1.3 0.6 - 0.7 0.01 0.03 0.25 0.07
(1) AWS Requirement for E308T0-1 and E308T0-4 is 0.08% max. carbon.
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max FC-309L
(AWS E309LT0-1, E309LT0-4, E309T0-1, E309T0-4)
Blue Max FC-309L is designed for joining stainless steels to carbon steels or low
alloy steels. Provides a low carbon deposit. Optimized for downhand and
horizontal positions only.

positions Shielding Gas
• Joining carbon or low alloy steels to austenitic stainless steels Conformance
in the downhand and horizontal positions. AWS A5.22-95: E309LT0-1, E309LT0-4, E309T0-1, E309T0-4
• Can also be used on “18-8” steels, if the weldments will not be ASME SFA-5.22: E309LT0-1, E309LT0-4, E309T0-1, E309T0-4
exposed to temperatures of 1000° to 1700°F (538° to 927°C).
• ASTM A240 Types 309S and ASTM A743 or A744 Type CG-12.

Diameter 25 lb. (11.3 kg) CTWD(1) Wire Feed Speed Voltage Current Rate
Inches (mm) Plastic Spool Wire Weight in/min (m/min) (volts) (amps) lbs/hr (kg/hr)
0.045 (1.1) ED026989

0.045” (1.1mm), DC+
1/16 (1.6) ED026988 250 - 450 5.7 - 10.3
3/4” (19 mm) 25 - 31 175 - 250
(6.4 - 11.4) (2.6 - 4.7)
0.407 lb/1000” (7.2 g/m)
1/16” (1.6 mm), DC+

140 - 300 5.4 - 11.6
1” (25 mm) 25 - 30 200 - 300
(3.6 - 7.8) (2.5 - 5.3)
0.736 lb/1000” (13.1 g/m)

Requirements
E309LT0-1, E309LT0-4 — 75,000 (520) min. 30 —
E309T0-1, E309T0-4 80,000 (552) min. min.
65,000 - 67,000 86,000 - 88,000

Test Results (448 - 462) (593 - 607) 34 - 39 15
Requirements
AWS E309LT0-1, 0.04(1) 0.50 1.0 0.03 0.04 0.50
AWS E309LT0-4 max. 22.0 - 25.0 12.0 - 14.0 max. 0.5 - 2.5 max. max. max. max. —
Test Results 0.03 - 0.04 23.5 - 24.1 12.7 - 12.8 0.13 - 0.39 1.1 - 1.3 0.5 - 0.8 0.01 0.03 0.30 0.06
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max FC-316L
(AWS E316LT0-1, E316LT0-4, E316T0-1, E316T0-4)
Blue Max FC-316L is designed for joining extra low carbon molybdenum bearing
austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L. Provides a low carbon
deposit. Optimized for downhand and horizontal positions only.

positions. Shielding Gas
Conformance
• For joining 316 and 316L stainless steels. Should not be used
for Type 316L joints intended for service in the urea manufacture AWS A5.22-95: E316LT0-1, E316LT0-4, E316T0-1, E316T0-4
industry. ASME SFA-5.22: E316LT0-1, E316LT0-4, E316T0-1, E316T0-4
• ASTM A240 Types 316 and 316L.
• ASTM A743 or A744 Types CF-8M and CF-3M.

0.045 (1.1) ED026993 0.045” (1.1mm), DC+

250 - 450 5.7 - 10.3
1/16 (1.6) ED026992 3/4” (19 mm) 25 - 31 175 - 250
(6.4 - 11.4) (2.6 - 4.7)
0.407 lb/1000” (7.2 g/m)
1/16” (1.6 mm), DC+

140 - 300 5.4 - 11.6
1” (25 mm) 25 - 30 200 - 300
(3.6 - 7.8) (2.5 - 5.3)
0.736 lb/1000” (13.1 g/m)

Requirements
E316LT0-1, E316LT0-4 — 70,000 (483) min. 30 —
E316T0-1, E316T0-4 75,000 (517) min. min.
62,000 - 63,000 85,000

Test Results (427 - 434) (586) 39 - 43 4-5
Requirements
AWS E316LT0-1, 0.04(1) 1.0 0.03 0.04 0.50
AWS E316LT0-4 max. 17.0 - 20.0 11.0 - 14.0 2.0 - 3.0 0.5 - 2.5 max. max. max. max. —
Test Results 0.03 - 0.04 18.0 - 18.5 11.2 - 12.7 2.2 - 2.3 1.0 - 1.2 0.4 - 0.6 0.01 0.03 0.30 0.06
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max FCP-309L
(AWS E309LT1-1, E309LT1-4, E309T1-1, E309T1-4)
Blue Max FCP-309L is designed for joining stainless steels to carbon steels or low alloy steels.
Provides a low carbon deposit. All-position welding, except vertical down.

• Designed for out-of-position welding, especially vertical-up
and overhead.
• For many stainless steel applications that involve welding in a
➔
2G 3G
➔
variety of positions — no need for procedure changes. 1F 1G 2F 3F
• Special slag produces a heavy, fast-freezing slag cover, which

is partially self-peeling.
• 75-80% Argon, 25-20% CO2 shielding gas is recommended.
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
• Spatter is practically non-existent with 75% Argon, 25% CO2
Shielding Gas
environmental and quality management systems. 75-80% Argon/Balance CO2
100% CO2
• Joins carbon steels and low alloy steels to austenitic stainless
steels. Conformance
• Can also be used on “18-8” steels, if the weldments will not be AWS A5.22-95: E309LT1-1, E309LT1-4, E309T1-1, E309T1-4
exposed to temperatures of 1000 to 1700°F (538 to 927°C). ASME SFA-5.22: E309LT1-1, E309LT1-4, E309T1-1, E309T1-4
• ASTM A240 Types 309S and ASTM A743 or A744 Type CG-12.

Diameter 25 lb. (11.3 kg) CTWD(1) Wire Feed Speed Voltage Current Rate
Inches (mm) Plastic Spool Wire Weight in/min (m/min) (volts) (amps) lbs/hr (kg/hr)
0.045 (1.1) ED027951 0.045” (1.1mm) 200 (5.1) 24 125 5.0 (2.3)
1/16 (1.6) ED027952 DC+ 300 (7.6) 26 180 7.6 (3.5)
3/4” (19 mm) 400 (10.2) 29 220 10.2 (4.6)
1/16” (1.6 mm) 140 (3.6) 23 155 5.4 (2.4)

DC+ 200 (5.1) 25 205 7.7 (3.5)
7/8” (22 mm) 350 (8.9) 30 315 13.5 (6.1)

Requirements
E309LT1-1, E309LT1-4 — 75,000 (520) min. 30 —
E309T1-1, E309T1-4 80,000 (552) min. min.
70,000 - 72,000 89,000 - 92,000

Test Results (483 - 496) (614 - 634) 31 14 - 20
Requirements
AWS E309LT1-1, 0.04(1) 0.50 1.0 0.03 0.04 0.50
AWS E309LT1-4 max. 22.0 - 25.0 12.0 - 14.0 max. 0.5 - 2.5 max. max. max. max. —
Test Results 0.03 - 0.04 24.6 - 24.9 13.4 - 14.0 0.42 - 0.43 1.8 - 2.2 0.6 - 0.8 0.02 0.03 0.36 0.05
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max FCP-316L
(AWS E316LT1-1, E316LT1-4, E316T1-1, E316T1-4)
Blue Max FCP-316L is designed for joining extra low carbon molybdenum
bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L. Provides
a low carbon deposit. All-position welding, except vertical down.

• Designed for out-of-position welding, especially vertical-up
and overhead.
• Right choice for many stainless steel applications that involve
➔
2G 3G
➔
welding in a variety of positions. 1F 1G 2F 3F
• Special slag system produces a heavy, fast-freezing slag

cover, which is partially self-peeling.
• 75-80% Argon, 25-20% CO2 shielding gas is recommended.
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
• Spatter is practically non-existent with 75% Argon, 25% CO2
Shielding Gas
environmental and quality management systems. 75-80% Argon/Balance CO2
100% CO2
• ASTM A240 Types 316 and 316L and ASTM A743 or A744 Type Conformance
CF-8M and CF-3M.
AWS A5.22-95: E316LT1-1, E316LT1-4, E316T1-1, E316T1-4
• Can also be used on “18-8” steels, if the weldments will not be ASME SFA-5.22: E316LT1-1, E316LT1-4, E316T1-1, E316T1-4
exposed to temperatures of 1000 to 1700°F (538 to 927°C).

0.045” (1.1mm) 200 (5.1) 24 125 5.0 (2.3)
0.045 (1.1) ED027953
DC+ 300 (7.6) 26 180 7.6 (3.5)
1/16 (1.6) ED027954
3/4” (19 mm) 400 (10.2) 29 220 10.2 (4.6)
1/16” (1.6 mm) 140 (3.6) 23 155 5.4 (2.4)

DC+ 200 (5.1) 25 205 7.7 (3.5)
7/8” (22 mm) 350 (8.9) 30 315 13.5 (6.1)

Requirements
E316LT1-1, E316LT1-4 — 70,000 (483) min. 30 —
E316T1-1, E316T1-4 75,000 (517) min. min.
66,000 - 68,000 75,000 - 88,000

Test Results (455 - 469) (517 - 607) 32 - 35 7-9
Requirements
AWS E316LT1-1, 0.04(1) 1.0 0.03 0.04 0.50
AWS E316LT1-4 max. 17.0 - 20.0 11.0 - 14.0 2.0 - 3.0 0.5 - 2.5 max. max. max. max. —
Test Results 0.03 - 0.04 18.8 - 19.2 12.0 - 12.3 2.6 - 2.7 1.7 - 2.1 0.6 - 0.7 0.02 0.03 0.35 0.05
Stainless Steel
®
Outershield MC-409
Stainless Steel Gas-Shielded, Metal-Cored Wire (AWS EC-409)
Outershield MC-409 is designed for joining 409 stainless steel used on exhaust
systems in the automotive industry. Single pass welding.

• Specially designed for the automotive industry for the welding
of stainless steel exhaust systems.
• 98% Argon, 2% O2 shielding gas is recommended.

1G 2F 2G
➔
➔
1F 3F 3G
• Low spatter and minimal slag, which is easily removed by light
brushing.
Shielding Gas
• ISO 9001 and 14001 certified — manufactured to standards for 98% Argon, 2% O2

• Designed for joining components of automotive exhaust AWS A5.9-93: EC-409
systems, such as catalytic converters. ASME SFA-5.9: EC-409
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
400 Lb. (181 kg) 500 Lb. (337 kg)

Diameter 33 Lb. (15 kg) 50 lb. (22.7 kg) Accu-Trak® Accu-Trak
mm (in.) Steel Spool Readi-Reel® Drum Drum
0.045 (1.1) ED031419 ED022527 ED023400 ED027361

1/16 (1.6) ED031420
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES Mechanical Properties

Outershield MC-409 is designed for single
CTWD(1) Wire Feed Speed Voltage Current Rate pass welding. Mechanical properties depend
Wire Weight in/min (m/min) (volts) (amps) lbs/hr (kg/hr) upon dilution and heat input.
0.045” (1.1mm) 180 (4.6) 19 - 21 145 4.2 (1.8)
DC+ 260 (6.6) 21 - 23 205 6.1 (2.8)
5/8” (16 mm) 320 (8.1) 22 - 24 230 7.6 (3.5)
1/16” (1.6 mm) 130 (3.3) 18 - 19 220 5.3 (2.4)

DC+ 200 (5.1) 20 - 21 290 8.6 (3.9)
3/4” (19 mm) 300 (7.6) 22 - 23 380 13.1 (6.0)
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %S %P %Cu %Ti
Requirements 0.08 0.6 0.50 0.8 0.80 0.03 0.03 0.75 10xC min.
AWS EC-409 max. 10.5 - 13.5 max. max. max. max. max. max. max. to 1.5 max.
Test Results 0.03 11.6 - 12.0 0.04 <0.02 0.6 0.50 - 0.53 0.01 0.01 <0.04 1.0
Stainless Steel
®
Outershield MC-409W
Stainless Steel Gas-Shielded, Metal-Cored Wire (AWS EC-409)
Outershield MC-409W is designed for joining 409 stainless steel used on exhaust
systems in the automotive industry. Improved wetting action on certain applications
compared to Outershield MC-409. Single pass welding.

• Specially designed for the automotive industry for the welding
of stainless steel exhaust systems.
• 98% Argon, 2% O2 shielding gas is recommended.

1G 2F 2G
➔
➔
1F 3F 3G
• Low spatter and minimal slag, which is easily removed by light
brushing. Shielding Gas
• ISO 9001 and 14001 certified — manufactured to standards for 98% Argon, 2% O2

• Designed for joining components of automotive exhaust AWS A5.9-93: EC-409
systems, such as catalytic converters. ASME SFA-5.9: EC-409
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
400 Lb. (181 kg) 500 Lb. (337 kg)

Diameter 33 Lb. (15 kg) 50 lb. (22.7 kg) Accu-Trak® Accu-Trak
mm (in.) Steel Spool Readi-Reel® Drum Drum
0.045 (1.1) ED031421 EDS01675 EDS01677 ED027362

1/16 (1.6) ED031422 EDS01676 EDS01678 ED027363
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES Mechanical Properties

Diameter, Polarity Approx. Deposition Outershield MC-409W is designed for single
CTWD(1) Wire Feed Speed Voltage Current Rate pass welding. Mechanical properties
Wire Weight in/min (m/min) (volts) (amps) lbs/hr (kg/hr) depend upon dilution and heat input.
0.045” (1.1mm) 180 (4.6) 19 - 21 145 4.2 (1.8)
DC+ 260 (6.6) 21 - 23 205 6.1 (2.8)
5/8” (16 mm) 320 (8.1) 22 - 24 230 7.6 (3.5)
1/16” (1.6 mm) 130 (3.3) 18 - 19 220 5.3 (2.4)

DC+ 200 (5.1) 20 - 21 290 8.6 (3.9)
3/4” (19 mm) 300 (7.6) 22 - 23 380 13.1 (6.0)
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si %S %P %Cu %Ti
Requirements 0.08 0.6 0.50 0.80 0.80 0.03 0.03 0.75 10xC min.
AWS EC-409 max. 10.5 - 13.5 max. max. max. max. max. max. max. to 1.5 max.
Test Results 0.02 11.0 - 11.1 0.06 - 0.09 <0.02 0.59 0.47 - 0.52 0.01 0.01 <0.04 1.2
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNM 307
Austenitic Stainless Steel MIG Wire (Similar to AWS ER307)
Blue Max LNM 307 is designed for joining difficult to weld steels or dissimilar
steels. Added manganese provides improved resistance to hot cracking.

• Premium performance and quality.
• Composition is controlled to produce constant mechanical
properties. 1G 2G
➔
2F 4G
➔
3G 5G
• 7% manganese for improved resistance to hot-cracking.
Shielding Gas
Typical Applications GMAW: 95% Argon/Balance CO2
• Armor plate GMAW: 97% Argon/Balance O2
• Hardenable steels
• Non-magnetic austenitic steels
Conformance
• Work hardening manganese steels
Similar to AWS A5.9-93: ER307
EN 12072-99: G 18 8 Mn
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING - MIG WIRE
Diameter 33 Lb. (15 kg)

mm (in.) Steel Spool
1.0 (0.040) ED031325

1.2 (0.045) ED031326
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @68°F (20°C) @-184°F (-120°C)
Requirements
ER307(1) — — — — —
Test Results 58,000 (400) 91,400 (630) 40 59 (80) 37 (50)
WIRE COMPOSITION - As required per AWS A5.9-93
%C %Mn %Si %P %S %Cr %Ni %Mo %Cu
Requirements 0.03 0.03 0.75

ER307(1) 0.04 - 0.14 3.3 - 4.75 0.30 - 0.65 max. max. 19.5 - 22.0 8.0 - 10.7 0.5 - 1.5 max.
Test Results 0.08 7.1 0.80 0.03 0.03 19.2 9.0 0.3 0.30
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max MIG 308LSi
Stainless Steel MIG Wire (AWS ER308Si, ER308LSi)
Blue Max MIG 308LSi is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels
and other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels.
Optimized for chemistry, arc performance and feedability.

• Excellent operator appeal — great weld puddle fluidity and Globular and Spray Transfer:
bead shape.
• Superior corrosion and crack resistance.
• Intended to be used with Argon/Oxygen blend for spray 1F 1G 2F 2G
transfer and pulsing, or Helium-rich shielding gas mixtures for Short Circuiting and Pulsed Arc:
short circuiting transfer.
• ISO 9001 and 14001 certified — manufactured to standards
for environmental and quality management systems.
➔
➔
4F 4G 6G
➔
5G
➔
3F 3G
Conformance
• For joining 304 or 304L and other common “18-8” austenitic
stainless steel grades. AWS A5.9-93: ER308Si, ER308LSi
ASME SFA-5.9: ER308Si, ER308LSi
• ASTM A743, A744 Types CF-8 & CF-3. ABS: ER308Si, ER308LSi
Shielding Gas
Short Circuiting Transfer
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
90% Helium / 7-1/2% Argon / 2-1/2% CO2
Diameter 25 Lb. (11.3 kg) 500 lb. (226.8 kg)
Axial Spray Transfer
Inches (mm) Plastic Spool Accu-Trak™ Drum 98% Argon / 2% Oxygen
0.030 (0.8) ED023961

0.035 (0.9) ED019292 ED029768
0.045 (1.1) ED019293 ED029769
1/16 (1.6) ED019294
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – As required per AWS A5.9-93 Typical Operating Procedures

Typical Operating Procedures for Blue Max
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation Ferrite MIG 308LSi can be found on page 52.
Requirements
AWS ER308Si,
ER308LSi — — — —
66,000 92,000
Test Results (455) (634) 46 13
Requirements 0.03(1) 0.75 0.03 0.03 0.75

AWS ER308LSi max. 19.5 - 22.0 9.0 - 11.0 max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.65 - 1.00 max. max. max. —(2)
Test Results 0.01 19.9 10.0 0.16 2.1 0.88 0.01 0.02 0.17 0.05
(1) AWS Requirement for ER308Si is 0.08% max. carbon.

(2) Included in 0.50% max. for other elements not specified.
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max MIG 309LSi
Blue Max MIG 309LSi is designed for joining stainless steels to
carbon steels or low alloy steels. Optimized for chemistry, arc
performance and feedability.

• Excellent operator appeal — great weld puddle fluidity and Globular and Spray Transfer:
bead shape.
• Superior corrosion and crack resistance.
• Intended to be used with Argon/Oxygen blend for spray trans- 1F 1G 2F 2G
fer and pulsing, or Helium-rich shielding gas mixtures for short Short Circuiting and Pulsed Arc:
circuiting transfer.
➔
➔
4F 4G 6G
➔
5G
➔
3F 3G
Conformance
• Joins carbon steels and low alloy steels to austenitic stainless
steels. AWS A5.9-93: ER309Si, ER309LSi
• Use on “18-8” steels, since it overmatches the corrosion ABS: ER309Si, ER309LSi
resistance, if the weldment will not be exposed to temperatures
of 1000 to 1700° F (538 to 927° C).
• ASTM A240 Type 309S. Shielding Gas
• ASTM A743, A744 Type CG-12. Short Circuiting Transfer
90% Helium / 7-1/2% Argon / 2-1/2% CO2
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING 98% Argon / 2% Oxygen

Inches (mm) Plastic Spool Accu-Trak™ Drum
0.030 (0.8) ED023962

0.035 (0.9) ED019295 ED029770
0.045 (1.1) ED019296 ED029771
1/16 (1.6) ED019297

Typical Operating Procedures
Typical Operating Procedures for Blue Max MIG
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation Ferrite 309LSi can be found on page 52.
Requirements
AWS ER309Si,
ER309LSi — — — —
65,000 86,000
Test Results (448) (593) 42 14
Requirements 0.03(1) 0.75 0.03 0.03 0.75

AWS ER309LSi max. 23.0 - 25.0 12.0 - 14.0 max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.65 - 1.00 max. max. max. —(2)
Test Results 0.03 23.5 13.7 0.28 2.0 0.89 0.01 0.02 0.22 0.06

Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max MIG 316LSi
Blue Max MIG 316LSi is designed for joining extra low carbon molybdenum bear-
ing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L. Optimized for chem-
istry, arc performance and feedability.

• Undiluted weld metal is designed to contain considerable Globular and Spray Transfer:
ferrite for high crack resistance.
• Globular and spray transfer are recommended for downhand
and horizontal only. Short circuiting transfer and pulsed arc 1F 1G 2F 2G
can be used for out-of-position welding.
Short Circuiting and Pulsed Arc:
• Intended to be used with Argon/Oxygen blend for spray
transfer and pulsing, or Helium-rich shielding gas mixtures for
short circuiting transfer.
➔
➔
4F 4G 6G
➔
5G
➔
• Should not be used in urea manufacture, as this environment 3F 3G
will attack the ferrite.
• ISO 9001 and 14001 certified — manufactured to standards Conformance
for environmental and quality management systems. AWS A5.9-93: ER316Si, ER316LSi
Typical Applications ABS: ER316Si, ER316LSi
• For joining and cladding 316L joints and overlays. Can also be
used on “18-8 steels. Shielding Gas
• ASTM A240 Types 316 & 316L. Short Circuiting Transfer
• ASTM A743, A744 Types CF-8M & CF-3M. 90% Helium / 7-1/2% Argon / 2-1/2% CO2
98% Argon / 2% Oxygen
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING

Inches (mm) Plastic Spool Accu-Trak™ Drum
0.030 (0.8) ED023963

0.035 (0.9) ED019298 ED029772
0.045 (1.1) ED019299 ED029773
1/16 (1.6) ED019300
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – As required per AWS A5.9-93 Typical Operating Procedures

Typical Operating Procedures for Blue Max
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation Ferrite MIG 316LSi can be found on page 52.
Requirements
AWS ER316Si,
ER316LSi — — — —
59,000 81,000
Test Results (407) (558) 40 10
Requirements 0.03(1) 0.03 0.03 0.75

AWS ER316LSi max. 18.0 - 20.0 11.0 - 14.0 2.0 - 3.0 1.0 - 2.5 0.65 - 1.00 max. max. max. —(2)
Test Results 0.02 18.9 11.8 2.2 2.1 0.81 0.01 0.02 0.23 0.05

Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max MIG 308LSi, 309LSi, 316LSi
Diameter, Polarity
CTWD(1) Approx. Deposition
Shielding Gas Wire Feed Speed Voltage Current Rate
Short Circuiting Transfer
120 (3.0) 19 - 20 55 2.0 (0.9)

150 (3.8) 19 - 20 75 2.5 (1.2)
180 (4.6) 19 - 20 85 3.0 (1.4)
0.035” (0.9mm) 205 (5.2) 19 - 20 95 3.4 (1.6)
DC+ 230 (5.8) 20 - 21 105 3.9 (1.8)
1/2” (13mm) 275 (6.9) 20 - 21 110 4.6 (2.1)
90% He/7-1/2% Ar/2-1/2% CO2 300 (7.6) 20 - 21 125 5.0 (2.3)
0.279 lbs/1000” (4.9 g/m) 325 (8.3) 20 - 21 130 5.4 (2.5)
350 (8.9) 21 - 22 140 5.9 (2.7)
375 (9.5) 21 - 22 150 6.3 (2.9)
400 (10.2) 22 - 23 160 6.7 (3.1)
425 (10.8) 22 - 23 170 7.1 (3.3)
100 (2.5) 19 - 20 100 2.8 (1.1)

0.045” (1.1mm) 125 (3.2) 19 - 20 120 3.5 (1.5)
DC+ 150 (3.8) 21 135 4.2 (1.7)
1/2” (13mm) 175 (4.4) 21 140 4.8 (2.0)
90% He/7-1/2% Ar/2-1/2% CO2 220 (5.6) 22 170 6.1 (2.6)
0.461 lbs/1000” (8.2 g/m) 250 (6.4) 22 - 23 175 6.9 (2.9)
275 (7.0) 22 - 23 185 7.6 (3.2)
0.035” (0.9mm) 400 (10.2) 22 180 6.7 (3.1)

DC+ 425 (10.8) 23 190 7.1 (3.3)
1/2” (13mm) 450 (11.4) 23 200 7.5 (3.5)
98% Ar/2% O2 475 (12.1) 23 210 8.0 (3.7)
0.279 lbs/1000” (4.9 g/m)
0.045 (1.1mm) 240 (6.1) 23 195 6.6 (2.8)

DC+ 260 (6.6) 24 230 7.2 (3.0)
1/2” (13mm) 300 (7.6) 24 240 8.3 (3.5)
98% Ar/2% O2 325 (8.3) 25 250 9.0 (3.8)
0.461 lbs/1000” (8.2 g/m) 360 (9.1) 25 260 10.0 (4.2)
1/16” (1.6mm) 175 (4.4) 25 260 9.2 (4.3)

DC+ 200 (5.1) 26 310 10.5 (4.9)
3/4” (19mm) 250 (6.4) 26 330 13.1 (6.2)
98% Ar/2% O2 275 (7.0) 27 360 14.4 (6.8)
0.876 lbs/1000” (15.6 g/m) 300 (7.6) 28 390 15.8 (7.4)
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNT 347Si
®
Blue Max LNM 347Si
Austenitic Stainless Steel TIG and MIG Wire (AWS ER347Si)
Blue Max LNT and LNM 347Si are designed for joining Ti or Nb (Cb) stabilized CrNi steels.
Provides excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion and oxidizing environments.

1G 2G
➔
2F 4G
➔
properties. 3G 5G
Shielding Gas
Typical Applications GTAW: 100% Argon
GMAW: 95% Argon/Balance CO2
• AISI 321 • UNS S32100
GMAW: 97% Argon/Balance O2
• AISI 321H • UNS S32109
• AISI 347 • UNS S34700 Conformance
• AISI 347H • UNS S34709 AWS A5.9-93: ER347Si
EN 12072-99: G 19 9 NbSi / W 19 9 NbSi
• CF-8C • UNS J92710
TUV
Controlas
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING - TIG CUT LENGTHS DIAMETERS/PACKAGING - MIG WIRE

Diameter 4.4 Lb. (2 kg) 22 Lb. (10 kg) mm (in.) Steel Spool
mm (in.) Tube Tube
1.0 (0.040) ED031351
1.6 (1/16) ED031357 1.2 (0.045) ED031352
2.0 (5/64) ED031354 ED031358
2.4 (3/32) ED031355 ED031359
3.2 (1/8) ED031356 ED031360
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @68°F (20°C) @-320°F (-196°C)
Requirements
— — — — —
ER347Si
Test Results
GTAW 58,000 (400) 94,200 (650) 35 59 (80) 35 (45)
GMAW 66,700 (460) 94,200 (650) 35 74 (100) —
%C %Mn %Si %P %S %Cr %Ni %Mo %Nb %Cu
Requirements 0.08 0.03 0.03 0.75 10 x C min/ 0.75

ER347Si 1.0 - 2.5 0.65 - 1.00 19.0 - 21.5 9.0 - 11.0
max. max. max. max. 1.0 max. max.
Test Results 0.04 1.3 0.90 0.03 0.02 19.2 9.9 0.30 0.6 0.30
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNT 4500
®
Blue Max LNM 4500
Austenitic Stainless Steel TIG and MIG Wire (AWS ER385)
Blue Max LNT and LNM 4500 are designed for joining fully austenitic 20%Cr, 25%Ni and
5%Mo stainless steels, such as type 904L. Provides excellent corrosion resistance.

properties. 1G 2G
➔
2F 4G
➔
3G 5G
• Exceptional Charpy V-Notch impact properties.
Shielding Gas
GTAW: 100% Argon
• Alloy 904L: UNS N08904 GMAW: 97% Argon/Balance O2
• Phosphoric acid conditions.

• Sulfuric acid conditions.
Conformance
AWS A5.9-93: ER385
EN: 12072-99 W 20 25 5 Cu L / G 20 25 5 Cu L
GTAW: TUV
GMAW: TUV

mm (in.) Tube Carton
1.0 (0.040) ED031328
1.6 (1/16) — ED031333 1.2 (0.045) ED031329
2.0 (5/64) ED031331 ED031334
2.4 (3/32) ED031332 ED031335
Charpy V-Notch
Requirements
— — — — —
AWS ER385
Test Results
GTAW 55,100 (380) 81,200 (560) 35 — 59 (80)
GMAW 50,800 (350) 88,500 (610) 35 74 (100) —
Requirements 0.025 0.50 0.02 0.03

ER385 max. 1.0 - 2.5 max. max. max. 19.5 - 21.5 24.0 - 26.0 4.2 - 5.2 1.2 - 2.0
Test Results 0.009 1.7 0.30 0.02 0.02 20.0 25.0 4.4 1.5
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNT 4439Mn
®
Blue Max LNM 4439Mn
Austenitic Stainless Steel TIG Wire
Blue Max LNT and LNM 4439Mn are designed for joining type 317L, 317LN or equivalent
stainless steels. Added molybdenum provides improved resistance against pitting corrosion
and high resistance against intergranular and stress corrosion.

• Composition is controlled to produce consistent mechanical
properties. 1G 2G
➔
2F 4G
➔
3G 5G
Shielding Gas
GTAW: 100% Argon
• AISI 317L • UNS S31725 GMAW: 95% Argon/Balance CO2
• AISI 317LN • UNS S31726 GMAW: 97% Argon/Balance O2
• AISI 316L • UNS S31603 Conformance
• AISI 316LN • UNS S31753 Similar to EN 12072-99: W 18 16 5 N L / G 18 16 5 N L
GTAW: TUV
GMAW: TUV
Diameter 4.4 Lb. (2 kg) 11 Lb. (5 kg) Diameter 33 Lb. (15 kg)
mm (in.) Tube Tube mm (in.) Steel Spool
1.6 (1/16) ED031342 ED031343 1.0 (0.040) ED031340

2.0 (5/64) ED031344 ED031345 1.2 (0.045) ED031341
2.4 (3/32) ED031346 ED031347
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @-248°F (-120°C) @-320°F (-196°C)
Requirements — 75,000 (520) 30 — —

ER317L(1) min. min.
Test Results
GTAW 63,800 (440) 94,300 (650) 35 59 (80) —
GMAW 59,500 (410) 89,900 (620) 30 59 (80) 37 (50)
Requirements 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.75

ER317L(1) max. 1.0 - 2.5 .30 - .65 max. max. 18.5 - 20.5 13.0 - 15.0 3.0 - 4.0 max.
Test Results 0.02 7.0 0.7 0.03 0.02 19.1 16.9 4.6 0.30
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNT 4462
®
Blue Max LNM 4462
Duplex Stainless Steel TIG and MIG Wire (AWS ER2209)
Blue Max LNT and LNM 4462 are designed for joining duplex stainless steels, such as type
2205, for applications with service temperatures up to 480ºF (250ºC) and down to
-40ºF (-40ºC). Provides high resistance to general corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion.

properties. 1G 2G
➔
2F 4G
➔
3G 5G
Shielding Gas
GTAW: 100% Argon
• Alloy 2205: UNS S31803, UNS S31500
• Alloy 2304: UNS S32304, UNS S31200 Conformance
AWS A5.9-93: ER2209
EN: 12072-99 W 22 9 3 N L / G 22 9 3 N L
GTAW: TUV, Controlas
GMAW: TUV, BV, GL, Controlas

mm (in.) Tube Carton
1.0 (0.040) ED031302
1.6 (1/16) ED031305 ED031309 1.2 (0.045) ED031303
2.0 (5/64) ED031306 ED031310
2.4 (3/32) ED031307 ED031311
3.2 (1/8) ED031308 ED031312
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 68°F (20°C) @ -4°F (-20°C) @ -50°F (-46°C) @ -75°F (-60°C)
Requirements — — — — — — —
AWS ER2209
Test Results
GTAW 87,000 (600) 116,000 (800) 28 63 (85) 44 (60) — 33 (45)
GMAW 90,600 (625) 117,500 (810) 28 81 (110) — 30 (40) —
%C %Mn %Si %P %S %Cr %Ni %Mo %Cu %N
Requirements 0.030 0.90 0.03 0.03 0.75

ER2209 max. 0.5 - 2.0 max. max. max. 21.5 - 23.5 7.5 - 9.5 2.5 - 3.5 max. 0.08 - 0.20
Test Results 0.018 1.5 0.50 0.03 0.02 22.7 8.5 3.0 0.30 0.15
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNT Zeron 100X
®
Blue Max LNM Zeron 100X
Super Duplex Stainless Steel TIG and MIG Wire
(Similar to AWS ER2553)
Blue Max LNT and LNM Zeron 100X are designed for joining super duplex stainless steels,
such as type 2507. Provides high resistance against pitting and crevice corrosion.
Advantage Lincoln
properties.
Typical Applications Welding Positions

• Alloy 2205 • UNS S31803
• Alloy 2507 • UNS S39275
• CD-4Mcu • UNS S32550
2G
➔
4G
➔
1G 2F 3G 5G
• Zeron 100 • UNS S32760
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING - MIG WIRE Shielding Gas

Diameter 27.5 Lb. (12.5 kg) GTAW: 100% Argon
mm (in.) Steel Spool GMAW: 95% Argon/Balance CO2
1.2 (0.045) ED031317
Conformance
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING - TIG CUT LENGTHS
Similar to AWS A5.9-93: ER2553
EN 12072-99: W 25 9 4 N L / G 25 9 4 N L
Diameter 4.4 Lb. (2 kg)
mm (in.) Tube GTAW: TUV
1.6 (1/16) ED031319

2.4 (3/32) ED031320
3.2 (1/8) ED031749
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ -4°F (-20°C) @ -50°F (-46°C)
Requirements
— — — — —
ER2553(1)
Test Results
GTAW 98,600 (680) 128,400 (885) 26 59 (80) 44 (60)
GMAW 95,000 (655) 122,600 (845) 23 55 (75) 41 (55)
WIRE COMPOSITION – As required per AWS A5.9-93
%C %Mn %Si %P %S %Cr %Ni %Mo %Cu %W %N
Requirements 0.04 1.5 1.0 0.04 0.03

24.0 - 27.0 4.5 - 6.5 2.9 - 3.9 1.5 - 2.5 — —
ER2553(1) max. max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.015 0.7 0.4 0.03 0.02 25.0 9.8 3.7 0.6 0.7 0.22
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNT 9Cr (P91)
Stainless Steel, High Alloy TIG Wire (Similar to AWS ER90S-B9)
Blue Max LNT 9Cr (P91) is designed for joining 9% Cr, 1% Mo creep and hydro-
gen resistant steels used in the power generation and petrochemical industries for
applications with service temperatures up to 1200ºF (650ºC).

• Premium performance.
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
ASTM ASME
➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
• Developed for power plant and petrochemical industries.
• A199 T91 • SA 182-F91
• A200 T91 • SA 213-T91 Shielding Gas
• A213 T91 • SA 335-P91 GTAW: 100% Argon
• A335 P91 • SA 336-F91
• A336 F91 • SA 369-FP91
Conformance
• SA 387-Grade 91
Similar to AWS A5.28-96: ER90S-B9
EN 12070-99: W CrMo91
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
Diameter 4.4 Lb. (2 kg) 11 Lb. (5 kg)

mm (in.) Tube Tube
2.0 (5/64) ED031298

2.4 (3/32) ED031299 ED031300
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 68°F (20°C)
Requirements
60,000 (410) 90,000 (620) 16
ER90S-B9(1) —
min. min. min.
Test Results
Stress Relieved 3 hrs
72,500 (500) 101,500 (700) 18 52 (70)
@ 1382°F (750°C)
%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn %Si(2) %S %P %Cu %V %N %Cb (Nb)
Requirements 1.00 1.25 0.010 0.010 0.20

0.07 - 0.13 8.00 - 9.50 0.80-1.10 0.15 - 0.30 0.15 - 0.25 0.03 - 0.07 0.02 - 0.10
ER90S-B9(1) max. max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.07 8.7 0.7 0.9 0.70 0.40 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.20 0.05 0.04

(2) EN12070-99 requirements for Si are 0.60% maximum.
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNT NiCro 60/20
®
Blue Max LNM NiCro 60/20
Nickel-Based Alloy TIG and MIG Wire
(AWS ERNiCrMo-3)
Blue Max Nicro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such
as Alloy 625, for applications with both high and low temperatures.
Provides improved corrosion resistance.
Advantage Lincoln
• Composition is controlled to produce constant mechanical Welding Positions
properties.
Typical Applications 1G 2F 2G
➔
4G
➔
3G 5G
• Alloy 625 • UNS N06625
Shielding Gas
• Alloy 825 • UNS N08825
GTAW / GMAW: 100% Argon
• 254 SMo • UNS S31254
GMAW: 0-95% He / Balance Argon
• Dissimilar joints that require a postweld heat treatment.
• A353 — 9% nickel stainless steel.
Conformance
AWS A5.14/A5.14M-97: ERNiCrMo-3
ISO 18274-00: S Ni 6625
GTAW: TUV
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING - TIG CUT LENGTHS GMAW: TUV

mm (in.) Tube Carton DIAMETERS/PACKAGING - MIG WIRE
1.6 (1/16) ED031368 ED031372 Diameter 33 Lb. (15 kg)

2.0 (5/64) ED031369 ED031373 mm (in.) Steel Spool
2.4 (3/32) ED031370 ED031374
1.0 (0.040) ED031366
1.2 (0.045) ED031367
Charpy V-Notch
Requirements
— — — — —
ERNiCrMo-3
Test Results
GTAW 75,400 (520) 116,000 (800) 35 96 (130) 74 (100)
GMAW 75,400 (520) 111,700 (770) 34 59 (80) 44 (60)
WIRE COMPOSITION – As required per AWS A5.14/A5.14M-97
%Nb (Cb)
%C %Mn %Si %P %S %Cr %Ni %Mo + Ta %Cu %Ti %Al %Fe %Total Others
Requirements 0.10 0.50 0.50 0.02 0.015 58.0 0.50 0.40 0.40 5.0 0.50
ERNiCrMo-3 max. max. max. max. max. 20.0 - 23.0 min. 8.0 - 10.0 3.15 - 4.15 max. max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.03 0.10 0.10 0.020 0.015 22.0 64.0 9.0 3.5 0.50 0.40 0.40 1.0 0.50
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNT NiCro 70/19
®
Blue Max LNM NiCro 70/19
Nickel-Based Alloy TIG and MIG Wire (AWS ERNiCr-3)
Blue Max LNT and LNM NiCro 70/19 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloys
600 and 601, and dissimilar metals that require postweld heat treatment. Provides high resist-
ance against oxidation with excellent impact toughness at low temperatures.
Advantage Lincoln
properties. Welding Positions
• Not sensitive to embrittlement after postweld heat treatment,
[1500°F (815°C) max.].
• Excellent resistance to high temperature oxidation.
1G 2F 2G
➔
4G
➔
3G 5G
Shielding Gas
GTAW: 100% Argon
• Alloy 600 • UNS N06600
GMAW: 0-95% He / Balance Argon
• Alloy 601 • UNS N06601
• Stainless steels to creep resistant low alloy steels.
• Mild and low alloy steels to nickel base materials. Conformance
AWS A5.14/A5.14M-97: ERNiCr-3
ISO 18274-00 S: S Ni 6082
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING - TIG CUT LENGTHS GTAW: TUV
GMAW: TUV

mm (in.) Tube Carton DIAMETERS/PACKAGING - MIG WIRE
2.0 (5/64) ED031381 ED031384 Diameter 33 Lb. (15 kg)

2.4 (3/32) ED031382 ED031385 mm (in.) Steel Spool
3.2 (1/8) ED031383 ED031386
1.0 (0.040) ED031379
1.2 (0.045) ED031380
Charpy V-Notch
Requirements
— — — — —
ERNiCr-3
Test Results
GTAW 58,000 (400) 98,600 (680) 40 111 (150) 89 (120)
GMAW 56,600 (390) 92,800 (640) 35 111 (150) 37 (50)
WIRE COMPOSITION – As required per AWS A5.14/A5.14M-97
%Nb (Cb)
%C %Mn %Si %P %S %Cr %Ni + Ta %Cu %Ti %Co %Fe %Total Others
Requirements 0.10 0.50 0.030 0.015 67.0 0.50 0.75 0.12 3.0 0.50
ERNiCr-3 max. 2.5 - 3.5 max. max. max. 18.0 - 22.0 min. 2.0 - 3.0 max. max. max. max. max.
Test Results 0.03 3.1 0.08 0.020 0.015 20.5 72.5 2.6 0.01 0.70 0.12 0.8 0.50
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max S308/308L
Stainless Steel Submerged Arc Wire (AWS ER308, ER308L)
Blue Max S308/308L is designed to be used primarily with basic fluxes.
Balanced chromium and nickel levels provide enough
ferrite in the weld metal for high resistance to hot cracking.

• Designed primarily for submerged arc welding with basic
fluxes that recover nearly all of the wire’s chromium in the
weld deposit.
1F 1G 2F 2G
• Along with Blue Max 2000 flux, several Lincolnweld fluxes can
be used; 801, 802, 880, 880M, 882 and ST-100.
Conformance
• Lincolnweld ST-100 flux adds minor amounts of chromium.
• DC+ is the preferred polarity. In some cladding operations AWS A5.9-93: ER308, ER308L
DC- may be preferred. ASME SFA-5.9: ER308, ER308L
ABS: ER308, ER308L
Recommended Fluxes
Lincolnweld 801, 802, 880, 880M, 882, ST-100,
• For joining the more common austenitic stainless steel grades Blue Max 2000
referred to as “18-8” steels.
• ASTM A240 Types 302, 304. 304L.
• ASTM A743, A744 Types CF-8 and CF-3.
• Can also serve well as cold-wire or hot-wire filler metals in TIG
(GTAW), plasma arc welding and other applications for solid
stainless wires.

Diameter 60 lb. (27.2 kg) Approx.
Inches (mm) Coil Diameter Wire Feed Speed Voltage Current
Inches (mm) in/min (m/min) (volts) (amps)
5/64 (2.0) ED021437
3/32 (2.4) ED021438 5/64 (2.0) 80 - 240 (2.0 - 6.1) 24 - 30 190 - 500
1/8 (3.2) ED021439 3/32 (2.4) 60 - 210 (1.5 - 5.3) 26 - 32 195 - 575
5/32 (4.0) ED021440
1/8 (3.2) 35 - 110 (0.9 - 2.8) 28 - 34 200 - 700
5/32 (4.0) 30 - 75 (0.8 - 1.9) 30 - 36 320 - 775

Requirements
AWS ER308, ER308L — — — —
(2) 55,000 82,000
Test Results (379) (565) 42 15
WIRE AND DEPOSIT COMPOSITION - As Required per AWS A5.9-93
%C %Mn %Si %Cr %Ni %Mo Ferrite No.
Requirements 0.03(1) 0.75

AWS ER308L max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.30 - 0.65 19.5 - 22.0 9.0 - 11.0 max. —
Wire Composition 0.02 1.8 0.50 20.1 9.8 0.1 15
All Weld Metal Deposit Composition(2) 0.02 1.5 - 1.9 0.50 - 0.80 19.0 - 19.5 9.8 0.1 9 - 13
(1) AWS Requirement for ER308 is 0.08% max. carbon.
(2) Results shown correspond with the recommended Lincolnweld and Blue Max fluxes listed above, but not required per AWS A5.9-93.
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max S309/309L
Blue Max S309/309L is designed to be used primarily with basic fluxes that
recover nearly all of the wire chromium in the deposit. Provides good resistance
to hot cracking.

• Designed primarily for submerged arc welding with basic
fluxes that recover nearly all of the wire’s chromium in the
weld deposit.
1F 1G 2F 2G
• Along with Blue Max 2000 flux, several Lincolnweld fluxes
can be used; 801, 802, 880, 880M, 882 and ST-100.
• Lincolnweld ST-100 flux adds minor amounts of chromium. Conformance
• DC+ is the preferred polarity. In some cladding operations AWS A5.9-93: ER309, ER309L
DC- may be preferred. ASME SFA-5.9: ER309, ER309L
• ISO 9001 and 14001 certified — manufactured to standards ABS: ER309, ER309L
Recommended Fluxes
Lincolnweld 801, 802, 880, 880M, 882, ST-100,
• For joining carbon or low alloy steel to austenitic stainless Blue Max 2000
steels.
• Can also be used on “18-8” steels, since it overmatches the
corrosion resistance, if the weldment will not be exposed to
temperatures of 1000 to 1700° F (538 to 927° C).
• ASTM A240 Type 309S
• ASTM A743, A744 Types CF-8, CF-3

5/64 (2.0) ED021445
3/32 (2.4) ED021446 5/64 (2.0) 80 - 240 (2.0 - 6.1) 24 - 30 190 - 500
1/8 (3.2) ED021447 3/32 (2.4) 60 - 210 (1.5 - 5.3) 26 - 32 195 - 575
5/32 (4.0) ED021448
1/8 (3.2) 35 - 110 (0.9 - 2.8) 28 - 34 200 - 700
5/32 (4.0) 30 - 75 (0.8 - 1.9) 30 - 36 320 - 775

Requirements
AWS ER309, ER309L — — — —
(2) 58,000 83,000
Test Results (400) (572) 35 8
WIRE AND DEPOSIT COMPOSITION - As required per AWS A5.9-93
Requirements 0.03(1) 0.75

AWS ER309L max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.30 - 0.65 23.0 - 25.0 12.0 - 14.0 max. —

Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max S316/316L
Blue Max S316/316L is designed to be used primarily with basic fluxes that
recover nearly all of the wire chromium in the deposit. Provides good
resistance to hot cracking.

• For welding of 316 or 316L stainless steels.
• Designed primarily for submerged arc welding with basic fluxes
that recover nearly all of the wire’s chromium in the weld
1F 1G 2F 2G
deposit.
• Undiluted weld metal is designed to contain considerable Conformance
ferrite for high crack resistance.
• Along with Blue Max 2000 flux, several Lincolnweld fluxes AWS A5.9-93: ER316, ER316L
can be used; 801, 802, 880, 880M, 882 and ST-100. ASME SFA-5.9: ER316, ER316L
ABS: ER316, ER316L
• Lincolnweld ST-100 flux, which will add minor amounts of
chromium, can also be used.
• Should not be used in urea manufacture, as this environment Recommended Fluxes
will attack the ferrite.
Lincolnweld 801, 802, 880, 880M, 882, ST-100,
• DC+ is the preferred polarity. In some cladding operations Blue Max 2000
DC- may be preferred.
• ASTM A240 Type 316 or 316L
• ASTM A743, A744 Types CF-8, CF-3

5/64 (2.0) ED021453
3/32 (2.4) ED021454 5/64 (2.0) 80 - 240 (2.0 - 6.1) 24 - 30 190 - 500
1/8 (3.2) ED021455 3/32 (2.4) 60 - 210 (1.5 - 5.3) 26 - 32 195 - 575
5/32 (4.0) ED021456
1/8 (3.2) 35 - 110 (0.9 - 2.8) 28 - 34 200 - 700
5/32 (4.0) 30 - 75 (0.8 - 1.9) 30 - 36 320 - 775

Requirements
AWS ER316, ER316L — — — —
(2) 55,000 80,000
Test Results (379) (552) 42 9
Requirements 0.03(1)
AWS ER316L max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.30 - 0.65 18.0 -20.0 11.0 - 14.0 2.0 - 3.0 —

Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNS 4462
Stainless Steel Submerged Arc Wire
Blue Max LNS 4462 is designed for joining duplex (ferritic-austenitic)
stainless steel.

properties.
1F 1G 2F 2G

• Alloy 2205: UNS S31803, UNS S31500 AWS A5.9-93: ER2209
• Alloy 2304: UNS S32304, UNS S31200 EN: 12072-99 W 22 9 3 N L / G 22 9 3 N L
Recommended Fluxes
Blue Max 2000
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
Diameter 55 lb. (25 kg)

Inches (mm) Steel Spool
3/32 (2.4) ED031313

1/8 (3.2) ED031314

Requirements
ER2209 — — — —
(2) 80,000 116,000
Test Results (550) (800) 27 30 - 50
%C %Mn %Si %Cr %Ni %Mo %N Ferrite No.
Requirements 0.03 0.9

ER2209 max. 0.5 - 2.0 max. 21.5-23.5 7.5-9.5 2.5-3.5 0.08-0.20 —
Wire Composition 0.02 1.5 0.5 22.7 8.5 3.0 0.15 30 - 50
All Weld Metal Deposit Composition(2) 0.03 0.9 0.7 22 8 3.0 0.15 30 - 50
(2) Results shown correspond with the recommended Blue Max flux listed above, but not required per AWS A5.9-93.
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max LNS NiCro 60/20
Stainless Steel Submerged Arc Wire
Blue Max LNS NiCro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys.
Depending on the application, it is also suitable for welding fully
austenitic stainless steels, 9% Ni-steel and dissimilar joints.

properties.
1F 1G 2F 2G

• Alloy 625, UNS N06625 AWS A5.14/A5.14M-97: ERNiCrMo-3
• Alloy 825, UNS N08825 ISO 18274-01: S Ni 6625 (NiCr22Mo9Nb)
TUV
• 254 SMo, UNS S31254
• A353 - 9% nickel steels
Recommended Fluxes
• Dissimilar joints that require postweld heat treatment
Blue Max 2000
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
Diameter 33 lb. (15 kg)

Inches (mm) Steel Spool
1/16 (1.6) ED031376
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – As required per AWS A5.14-A5.14M-97
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation

psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%)
Requirements
ERNiCrMo-3 — — —
(2) 75,400 113,000
Test Results (520) (780) 40
WIRE AND DEPOSIT COMPOSITION - As required per AWS A5.14/A5.14M-97
%C %Mn %Si %Ni %Cr %Mo %Nb(Cb)
Requirements 0.10 0.5 0.5 58.0

ERNiCrMo-1 max. max. max. min. 20.0-23.0 8.0-10.0 3.15-4.15
Wire Composition 0.02 0.06 0.07 64 21.9 9.0 3.5
All Weld Metal Deposit Composition(2) 0.01 0.1 0.4 64.5 21.5 8.7 3.8
(2) Results shown correspond with the recommended Blue Max flux listed above, but not required per AWS A5.9-93.
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max 2000
Stainless Steel Submerged Arc Flux
Blue Max 2000 is a neutral basic flux designed for welding the more
difficult stainless steels such as 347 and 2205 as well as nickel-based
alloys. Maximum toughness and ductility with duplex stainless steels.

• Produces sound welds with excellent slag removal and bead
appearance.
• Exhibits superior resistance to moisture pickup.
1F 1G 2F 2G
• Designed for maximum toughness and ductility with duplex
stainless steels.
• Useable with DC+ and AC for ultimate system flexibility.
• For submerged arc welding of the 300 and 400 series stainless
steels, and similar alloy filler metals.
• Can be used for welding the more difficult stainless steels such
as 347 and 2205, as well as nickel-base alloys.
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
50 lb. (22.7 kg)

Product Foil Bag
Blue Max 2000 ED030355
Blue Max Subarc Wire Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation Ferrite
and Flux Combination psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) Number
S308/308L / Blue Max 2000 55,000 (379) 82,000 (565) 42 10

S309/309L / Blue Max 2000 58,000 (400) 83,000 (572) 35 8
S316/316L / Blue Max 2000 55,000 (379) 80,000 (552) 42 9
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION (1)
Ferrite
Blue Max Subarc Wire/Flux Combination %C %Mn %P %S %Si %Cr %Ni %Mo Number
S308/308L / Blue Max 2000 0.015 1.52 0.022 0.012 0.63 18.83 9.67 0.13 9.3
S309/309L / Blue Max 2000 0.026 1.71 0.022 0.009 0.59 23.58 13.35 0.09 8.4
S316/316L / Blue Max 2000 0.017 1.36 0.019 0.012 0.58 18.04 11.50 2.14 9.7
(1) There are no AWS requirements for SAW stainless steel deposits.
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max 3000
Blue Max 3000 is a chromium alloyed flux for strip cladding where
ferrite content of at least 4 FN is desired with 309L strip on carbon
steel in one layer.

• Overlays made using the strip cladding process results in
wide, smooth beads.
• Low dilution into the base material being surfaced. 1C
• Achieves high alloy and low carbon content deposit even in
the first layer of cladding. Mechanical Properties
• High ferrite content (4FN), which is desired with 309L strip on
Mechanical properties are not measured on cladding deposits.
carbon steel in one layer.
• Austenitic stainless strips including EQ308, EQ309, EQ347 and
EQ309Cb.
• Low carbon steels including EQ308L, EQ309L and EQ316L.
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
44 lb. (20 kg)

Hermetically
Product Sealed Pail
Ferrite
%C %Mn %Si %Cr %Ni %Mo Number
AWS Strip Requirements, EQ309L 0.03 0.75

max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.30 - 0.65 23.0 -25.0 12.0 - 14.0 max. —
Strip Composition 0.01 1.8 0.35 23.8 13.7 0.10 14
One Layer Cladding on A516-70 0.06 0.9 0.90 21.0 12.1 0.10 5
Second Layer Cladding 0.02 0.9 1.10 23.2 13.6 0.10 9

(1) There are no AWS requirements for SAW stainless steel deposits. Deposit composition depends strongly upon dilution, especially on single
layer welds.
Stainless Steel
®
Blue Max 4000
Blue Max 4000 is a neutral flux designed for cladding
applications using the electroslag process with stainless steel
or nickel-based alloy strip electrodes.

• Little penetration into the base metal, which results in high
alloy and low carbon content, even in the first layer of
cladding.
1C
Mechanical Properties
Typical Applications Mechanical properties are not measured on cladding deposits.
• For strip cladding using the electroslag process.
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
44 lb. (20 kg)

Hermetically
Product Sealed Pail
Ferrite
%C %Mn %Si %Cr %Ni %Mo Number
AWS Strip Requirements, EQ309L 0.03 0.75

max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.30 - 0.65 23.0 -25.0 12.0 - 14.0 max. —
Strip Composition 0.01 1.7 0.35 23.9 12.8 0.10 18
One Layer Cladding on A516-70 0.03 - 0.04 1.3 - 1.4 0.50 19.9 - 21.9 10.9 - 12.5 0.10 4-9
(1) There are no AWS requirements for SAW stainless steel deposits. Deposit composition depends strongly upon dilution, especially on single
layer welds.
Stainless Steel
®
Lincolnweld ST-100
Lincolnweld ST-100 is an alloy flux designed for use with solid stainless
steel electrodes to compensate for chromium in the wire that is not
recovered in the weld deposit.

• Formulated to compensate for the chromium in the wire that is
not recovered in the weld deposit.
• Slag removal characteristics are exceptionally good, even on 1F 1G 2F

niobium (columbium) bearing steels which normally cause slag
to adhere to the weld metal.
• Good performance on seamer applications. Mechanical Properties

• ISO 9001 and 14001 certified — manufactured to standards Mechanical properties are not measured on cladding deposits.
• General submerged arc welding of common austenitic stainless
steels such as 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 309 and 347.
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
50 lb. (22.3 kg) 600 Lb. (272 kg)

Product Foil Bag Steel Drum
Lincolnweld ST-100 ED027867 ED012924
Blue Max Subarc Wire Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation Ferrite
Flux Combination psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) Number
S308/308L / ST-100 59,000 (407) 87,000 (600) 38 10

S309/309L / ST-100 60,000 (414) 85,000 (586) 37 14
S316/316L / ST-100 60,000 (414) 85,000 (586) 40 10
Wire Composition / Deposit Composition %C %Mn %Si %Cr %Ni %Mo
Blue Max S308/308L 0.01 1.9 0.50 19.6 9.8 0.10

Groove Weld 0.02 2.1 0.70 19.6 9.7 0.10
Blue Max S309/309L 0.02 2.1 0.40 23.8 13.7 0.10

Groove Weld 0.03 2.3 0.60 24.1 13.6 0.10
Blue Max S316/316L 0.02 1.7 0.45 19.0 11.9 2.20

Groove Weld 0.02 1.7 0.65 18.8 11.8 2.20
(1) There are no AWS requirements for SAW stainless steel deposits. Results shown are typical wire compositions for the Blue Max
subarc wires listed, and typical weld deposit composition for 1” groove welds on matching plate.
Stainless Steel
®
Lincoln ER308/308L, ER309/309L, ER316/316L
Stainless Steel Cut Length Consumables (AWS ER308/308L, ER309/309L, ER316/316L)
Lincoln ER308/308L is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels and other common austenitic stainless
steels referred to as "18-8" steels. Lincoln ER309/309L is designed for joining stainless steels to carbon steels or low alloy
steels. Lincoln ER316/316L is designed for joining extra low carbon molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such
as type 316 and 316L.

• 36” lengths are coined on both ends with the alloy grade, for
positive indentification, even if the rod is cut in half.
• Compositions are controlled to produce consistent ferrite
➔
2G 3G
➔
1F 1G 2F 3F
levels for maximum crack resistance.

➔
4G
➔
4F 5G 6G
• ER308/308L — use on 304L and other “18-8” stainless steels.
AWS A5.9-93: ER308, ER308L
• ER309/309L — use on 309 stainless steel and joining carbon ER309, ER309L
steel or low alloy steel to stainless. ER316, ER316L
• ER316/316L — use on 316L stainless steels. ASME SFA-5.9: ER308, ER308L
ER309, ER309L
ER316, ER316L
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
Product, 1 Lb. (0.5 kg) 5 Lb. (2.3 kg)

Diameter Tube Tube 10 Lb. (4.5 kg) 50 Lb. (22.7 kg)
mm (in.) (10 Lb. Master) (20 Lb. Master) Carton Carton
ER308/308L
1/16 (1.6) ED025410 ED025412 ED026655
3/32 (2.4) ED025413 ED025415 ED026656
1/8 (3.2) ED025416 ED025418 ED026657
ER309/309L
1/16 (1.6) ED025419 ED025421 ED026658
3/32 (2.4) ED025422 ED025424 ED026659
1/8 (3.2) ED025425 ED025427 ED026660
ER316/316L
1/16 (1.6) ED025428 ED025860 ED025430 ED026661
3/32 (2.4) ED025431 ED025861 ED025433 ED026662
1/8 (3.2) ED025434 ED025862 ED025436 ED026663
WIRE COMPOSITION - Per AWS A5.9-93
Requirements / Ferrite
Wire %C %Mn %Si %Cr %Ni %Mo Number
AWS ER308/308L 0.03(1) 0.75

max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.30 - 0.65 19.5 - 22.0 9.0 - 11.0 max. —
Lincoln ER308/308L 0.02 1.8 0.50 20.1 9.8 0.10 15

0.03(2) 0.75
AWS ER309/309L max. 1.0 - 2.5 0.30 - 0.65 23.0 - 25.0 12.0 - 14.0 max, —
Lincoln ER309/309L 0.02 1.8 0.50 23.9 13.0 0.10 15

0.03(3)
AWS ER316/316L max. 1.0 - 25 0.30 - 0.65 18.0 - 20.0 11.0 - 14.0 2.0 - 2.0 —
Lincoln ER316/316L 0.02 1.8 0.50 19.0 11.9 2.2 10
(1) Requirements for ER308 is 0.08% max. carbon.

Stainless Steel
AGENCY APPROVALS(1)
(2)
Product Name AWS/ASME ABS Grade CWB/CSA Grade Military
Red Baron 308L MR E308L-16 E308L-16 E308L-16 MIL-308L-16
Red Baron 308/308L-V MR E308-15, E308L-15 E308-15, E308L-15
Red Baron 308/308H MR E308-16, E308H-16 E308-16 E308-16, E308H-16 MIL-308-16
Red Baron 309/309L MR E309-16, E309L-16 E309-16, E309L-16 E309-16, E309L-16 MIL-309-16,
MIL-309L-16
Red Baron 309/309L-V MR E309-15, E309L-15 E309-15, E309L-15
Red Baron 310 MR E310-16 E310-16
Red Baron 316/316L MR E316-16, E316L-16 E316-16, E316L-16 E316-16, E316L-16 MIL-316-16,
MIL-316L-16
Red Baron 347 MR E347-16 E347-16 MIL-347-16
Blue Max
308/308L AC-DC E308-17, E308L-17
309/309L AC-DC E309-17, E309L-17
316/316L AC-DC E316-17, E316L-17
347 AC-DC E347-17
2100 —
FC-308L E308LT0-1, E308LT0-4, E308T0-1, E308T0-4 E308LT0-1, E308LT0-4, E308T0-1, E308T0-4
FCP-308L E308LT1-1, E308LT1-4, E308T1-1, E308T1-4 E308LT1-1, E308LT1-4, E308T1-1, E308T1-4
MIG 308LSi ER308Si, ER308LSi ER308Si, ER308LSi
S308/308L ER308, ER308L ER308, ER308L
S309/309L ER309, ER309L ER309, ER309L
S316/316L ER316, ER316L ER316, ER316L
Outershield MC409 & EC409
MC409W
(1)
Approvals are updated periodically. Consult your local Lincoln district office for the latest Approval/Grade revision.
(2)
Military classifications require lot controlled special orders.
CHARACTERISTICS OF STAINLESS STEEL COATED ELECTRODES(1)

Electrode Name Red Baron 308L MR Blue Max 308/308L AC-DC Red Baron 308/308L-V MR
AWS A5.4-81 Class E308L-16 E308-16, E308L-16 E308-15, E308L-15

AWS A5.4-92 Class E308L-16 E308-17, E308L-17 E308-15, E308L-15
Metal Transfer near spray spray near spray
Spatter low very low low
Drag Technique yes yes yes
Slag Removal very easy very easy easy
Surface Ripple fine very fine fine
Cleanup little very little little
Horizontal Fillet nearly flat concave convex
Vertical-Down Fillet no no concave
Vertical-Up Ability good fair fair
Crack Resistance good good with ferrite good with ferrite
Moisture Resistance exceptional fair fair
Porosity Resistance very good fair fair
(1)
Lincoln Electric produces four distinct stainless steel electrode coating types, each with its own distinct welding characteristics.
The welding characteristics are the same for all alloy types with the same coating type. These characteristics are listed for 308 and
308L alloy types as examples.
Stainless Steel
Packaging Types
Lincoln Electric’s extensive line of stainless
steel and high alloy products are available
in a wide variety of packaging options.
Sahara ReadyPak
Submerged Arc Wire and Flux
Cut Length Tubes
Easy Open Cans
Accu-Trak® Drums
Plastic Spools
Stainless Steel
LINCOLN NORTH AMERICA
DISTRICT SALES OFFICES
U.S.A. BOISE 83616-6646 MINNEAPOLIS 55447-4743 OKLAHOMA WASHINGTON

(208) 938-2302 (763) 551-1990 OKLAHOMA CITY 73139-2432 VANCOUVER 98661-8023
ALABAMA (405) 616-1751 (360) 693-4712
BIRMINGHAM 35124-1156 ILLINOIS MISSISSIPPI TULSA 74146-1622 SPOKANE 99005-9637
(205) 988-8232 CHICAGO 60527-5629 JACKSON 39212-9635 (918) 622-9353 (509) 468-2770
MOBILE 36582-5209 (630) 920-1500 (601) 372-7679
(251) 443-6524 PEORIA 60527-5629 PENNSYLVANIA WASHINGTON DC
(630) 920-1500 MISSOURI PHILADELPHIA 19008-4310 LEESBURG, VA 20175-3911
ALASKA KANSAS CITY (KS) 66214-1625 (610) 543-9462 (703) 904-7735
Contact VANCOUVER, WA INDIANA (913) 894-0888 PITTSBURGH 15001-4800
(360) 693-4712 EVANSVILLE 47630 ST. LOUIS 63045 (724) 857-2750 WEST VIRGINIA
(812) 454-3428 (314) 291-5877 HARRISBURG CHARLESTON 25526-8864
ARIZONA FT. WAYNE 46825-5547 SPRINGFIELD 65804 (304) 757-9862
17104-1422
PHOENIX 85260-1745 (260) 484-4422 (417) 841-2779 (717) 213-9163 WISCONSIN
(480) 348-2004 SOUTH BEND 46561-9160
(219) 674-5523 MONTANA SOUTH CAROLINA GREEN BAY 54302-1829
ARKANSAS Contact VANCOUVER, WA (920) 435-1012
INDIANAPOLIS 46250-5536 GREENVILLE 29681-4724
LITTLE ROCK 72032-4371 (360) 693-4712 MILWAUKEE 53186-0403
(317) 845-8445 (864) 967-4157
(501) 764-0480 (262) 650-9364
NEBRASKA COLUMBIA 29209
IOWA (803) 783-2851
CALIFORNIA OMAHA 68046-2826
CEDAR RAPIDS 52402-3160
FRESNO 93722-3949
(319) 362-6804 (402) 339-1809 SOUTH DAKOTA CANADA
(559) 276-0110
DAVENPORT 52806-1344 NEW JERSEY SIOUX FALLS 57108-2609 ALBERTA
LOS ANGELES 90670-2936
(563) 386-6522 EDISON 08837-3939 (605) 339-6522 CALGARY
(562) 906-7700
DES MOINES 50265-6218 (732) 225-2000 (403) 253-9600/(877) 600-WELD
SAN DIEGO 92065-4165 TENNESSEE
(515) 963-1778 EDMONTON
(760) 787-1970 NEW MEXICO KNOXVILLE 37922-1736
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA KANSAS ALBUQUERQUE 87008 (423) 612-1204 (780) 436-7385
95762-5706 KANSAS CITY 66214-1625 (505) 890-6347 MEMPHIS 38119 WINNIPEG
(916) 939-8788 (913) 894-0888 (901) 683-6260 (204) 488-6398
WICHITA 67037-9614 NEW YORK NASHVILLE 37027
COLORADO ALBANY 12304-4320 BRITISH COLUMBIA
(316) 788-7367 (615) 236-1144 VANCOUVER
DENVER 80112-5115 (518) 469-8222 TRI-CITIES 37659-5693 (604) 945-7524
(303) 792-2418 KENTUCKY BUFFALO 14075-2520 (423) 612-1204
LOUISVILLE 47112-7025 (716) 646-8414 MARITIMES
CONNECTICUT
(502) 727-7335 NEW YORK CITY TEXAS NEW BRUNSWICK
NORTH HAVEN 06238-1090
(888) 269-6755 DALLAS 76051-7602 (506) 849-4474
(860) 742-8887 LOUISIANA
SYRACUSE 13057-9313 (817) 329-9353
BATON ROUGE 70808-3150 HOUSTON 77060-3143 MANITOBA
FLORIDA (315) 432-0281
(225) 922-5151 (281) 847-9444 WINNIPEG
JACKSONVILLE 32216-4634
LAFAYETTE 70507-3126 NORTH CAROLINA SAN ANTONIO 78133-3502 (204) 488-6398
(904) 642-3177
(337) 886-1090 CHARLOTTE 28273-6200 (830) 964-2421
MIAMI 33178-1175
SHREVEPORT 75692-9313 (704) 588-3251 ONTARIO
(305) 888-3203
(318) 518-4099 RALEIGH 27604-8456 UTAH MISSISSAUGA
ORLANDO 32714-1974
(919) 303-1972 MIDVALE 84047-3759 (905) 565-5600
(407) 788-8557 MARYLAND (801) 233-9353 TORONTO
TAMPA 33594 BALTIMORE 21050-3067 OHIO (416) 421-2600/(800) 268-0812
(813) 477-5817 (443) 831-0416 AKRON 44236-4680 VIRGINIA
(330) 342-8009 LEESBURG, VA 20175-3911 QUEBEC
GEORGIA MASSACHUSETTS
CINCINNATI 45242-3706 Washington, D.C. MONTREAL
ATLANTA 30076-4914 BOSTON 01701-7726
(513) 554-4440 (703) 904-7735 (450) 654-3121
(770) 475-0955 (508) 788-9353
CLEVELAND 44117-2525 DANVILLE
SAVANNAH 31324-5180
MICHIGAN (216) 383-2662 (434) 489-3222
(912) 727-4286
DETROIT 48034-4005 COLUMBUS 43221-4073 HAMPTON ROADS 23693-4171
HAWAII (248) 353-9680 (614) 488-7913 (757) 870-5508
Contact LOS ANGELES, CA FLINT 48439-8728 DAYTON 45458
(562) 906-7700 (810) 695-2627 (937) 885-6964
GRAND RAPIDS 49512-3924 TOLEDO 43528-9483
IDAHO
(616) 942-8780 (419) 867-7284
MINNESOTA
LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

LATIN AMERICA EUROPE RUSSIA, AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST ASIA PACIFIC
Miami, Florida U.S.A. Barcelona, Spain Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. Singapore
Phone: (305) 888-3203 Phone: 34 91 816 4266 Phone: (216) 481-8100 Phone: 65 6773 6689
Australia
Phone: 61 2 9772 7222
HARRIS CALORIFIC DIVISION
2345 Murphy Blvd., Gainesville, Georgia 30504 U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-241-0804 • Fax: (770) 535-0544 • Web Site: www.harriscal.com
Stainless Steel
C6.10 12/05

Stainless Steel Products PDF

Transféré par

Informations du document

Titre original

Copyright

Formats disponibles

Partager ce document

Partager ou intégrer le document

Options de partage

Avez-vous trouvé ce document utile ?

Ce contenu est-il inapproprié ?

Droits d'auteur :

Formats disponibles

Stainless Steel Products PDF

Transféré par

Droits d'auteur :

Formats disponibles

® ®

BLUE MAX AND RED BARON PRODUCT CATALOG

Stainless Steel and High Alloy Consumables

knowledgeable and responsive Lincoln Industry-leading Consistency

That’s Lincoln Electric. Exceptional Chemical Composition

Superior Feedability Blue Max Stick Electrode . . . 22-33

Important Information On Our Website

Base Materials Welding Consumables

E(R) 2209 Jungo 4462 Arosta 4462 LNT/LNM/LNS 4462

2205 E(R)2209 (1) Jungo 4462 Arosta 4462 LNT/LNM/LNS 4462

321 / 347 E347 Blue Max /Red Baron LNT/LNM 347Si

317L 317LN EN 18 16 5 Arosta 4439 LNT/LNM 4439Mn

310S E310-16 Red Baron 310MR

Alloy 904L E(R)385 (1) Jungo 4500 LNT/LNM 4500

Alloy 28 E(R)383 (1) NiCro 31/27

254SMO E(R)NiCrMo-3 NiCro 60/20 LNT/LNM/LNS

654SMO E(R)NiCrMo-13 NiCroMo 59/23 LNT/LNM NiCroMo

Alloy 625 E(R)NiCrMo-3 NiCro 60/20 LNT/LNM NiCro 60/20

Alloy 600 ENiCrFe-3 NiCro 70/15Mn LNT/LNMNiCro

Alloy C4-C22-C276 E(R)NiCrMo-13 NiCroMo 59/23 LNT/LNMNiCroMo

Dissimilar Metals E309Mo Blue Max Arosta

Dissimilar Metals E307 Blue Max Arosta 307 LNM 307

Dissimilar Metals N.A. Blue Max 2100

ASTM A353/353M ENiCrMo-6 Nyloid 2 SRP LNS NiCro

CrNi-steel, low carbon or Cb-stabilized

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

CrNiMo-steel, low carbon or Cb-stabilized

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

CrNiMo-steel, fully austenitic

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

CrNiMo-duplex stainless steel

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

CrNi(Mo)-steel buffer grades

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

CrNiMn-steel dissimilar steel

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

CrNi-steel heat resistant

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

Ni-base fully austenitic NiCr(Mo) alloys

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

(1) Nearest Classification

MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW)

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

Ni-base fully austenitic NiCr(Mo) alloys

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

Submerged Arc (SAW)

Single/multi-run fillet welding

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

Rutile Flux-Cored wires

Product Name AWS Number EN or ISO Number

• Blue Max LNM - MIG (GMAW) Wire

308 = All 308 and 347 Products

A = 307 E = 309LMo I = 4439

Schaeffler: Cr eq = Cr + Mo + 1.5Si + 0.5Nb [%]

Electrode AWS Recommended General Page

Red Baron® Stainless Steel Stick Electrode

Blue Max® Stainless Steel Stick Electrode

(1) Nearest Classification

Blue Max® Stainless Steel Stick Electrode (continued)

Blue Max® High Alloy Stick Electrode

(1) Nearest Classification.

Blue Max® High Alloy Stick Electrode (continued)

Blue Max Gas-Shielded, Flux-Cored Wire