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Andre Stainless provides AWS Class ER316 and ER316L submerged arc wires and matching flux for welding Type 316 stainless steel applications. With molybdenum-bolstered corrosion resistance, particularly to chlorides and sea water, this system is optimally designed for chemical, marine, and desalination applications. Situated in Pulau Ujong, Singapore, Andre Stainless provides consistent supply and product quality for high-volume SAW operations. For shop fabrication or on-site production, the ER316/316L SAW system provides robust weld integrity, low spatter, and excellent bead quality—encouraging productivity and durability in harsh industrial applications.
ER316/316L wires have about 18–20% chromium, 11–14% nickel, and 2–3% molybdenum. ER316L has carbon less than 0.04% for enhanced corrosion resistance in the intergranular type. The weld deposit provides tensile strength greater than 560 MPa and elongation greater than 30%, with excellent toughness with thermal cycling. The flux is designed for penetrating welds deeply, efficient slag control, and smooth bead shape formation. The combination creates crack-resistant, solid weld metal possessing high pitting resistance and mechanical stability in corrosive or chloride-exposed service conditions.
| Classification | AWS A5.9, ER316/316L |
| Form | Welding Fluxes and Wires |
| Type Of Welding | Submerged Arc Welding |
| Thickness available | Upto 4 mm |
| AWS ER316/316L SAW & Flux Application & uses |
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| C | Cr | Ni | Mo | Mn | Si | P | S | Cu |
| 0.03 | 23.0-25.0 | 12.0-14.0 | 0.75 | 1.0-2.5 | 0.30-0.65 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
| Tensile Strength, kpsi: | 86* |
| Yield Strength, kpsi: | 58* |
| Elongation %: | 40* |
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Alloy ER316/316L SAW and Flux are used in submerged arc welding for stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and a clean, slag-free weld for applications in harsh environments.
AWS A5.9 ER316/316L SAW and Flux Welding Wire is designed for submerged arc welding of stainless steel, providing strong, corrosion-resistant welds with a clean, slag-free finish for demanding applications.
AWS Class ER316/316L Submerged Arc Welding Flux provides excellent arc stability, ensuring high-quality, corrosion-resistant welds with minimal spatter and a clean, slag-free finish for stainless steel applications.
We ensure comprehensive documentation for our AWS Class ER316/316L SAW and FLUX products, providing transparency and reliability. Our documents include a commercial invoice, packaging list, fumigation certificate, heat treatment chart and a quality assurance plan. The package also includes a NABL-approved lab test report, confirming compliance with stringent standards. Our commitment to quality is further validated through various test certificates, such as MTC as per EN 10204/3.1b, PMI Test Certificate, 100% radiography test report and a Third-Party Inspection Certificate. These measures collectively guarantee 100% client satisfaction and confidence in the integrity of our products.
Optimal for submerged arc welding of 316/316L stainless steels, the system is used in building tanks, piping, heat exchangers, and structural parts in marine, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical sectors. The molybdenum-alloyed weld metal has better resistance to chloride corrosion and crevice attack. Used extensively in desalination, offshore platforms, coastal facilities, and chemical reactors, it‘s also utilized in cladding operations on carbon steel substrates. With automated capacity, the ER316/316L SAW system enables long continuous welds, enhancing throughput and weld quality consistency in high-demand industrial processes.
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