BLUE MAX® MIG 308LSi 0.035 in Stainless Steel Welding Wire is a high-performance austenitic stainless steel MIG wire engineered with an elevated silicon content compared to standard 308L. The higher silicon level enhances weld puddle fluidity and toe wetting, allowing for smoother bead profiles, improved fusion, and higher travel speeds. Designed for consistent arc stability and excellent feedability, this premium welding wire is ideal for high-speed stainless steel fabrication and production welding environments.
Features
- Q2 Lot® Certified Quality – Includes online Material Test Reports with actual wire chemistry, country of origin, and calculated ferrite number (FN) for each production lot
- Enhanced Feedability – Proprietary surface lubricant ensures smooth wire feeding and stable arc performance at high wire feed speeds
- High Silicon Content – Improves weld puddle fluidity and toe wetting for cleaner bead appearance and increased travel speeds
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Versatile Stainless Steel Electrode – Designed for welding CrNi austenitic stainless steels with consistent, high-quality results
Typical Applications
- Welding 304 and 304L stainless steel
- Common austenitic “18-8” stainless steels
- ASTM A743 or A744 Types CF-8 and CF-3 castings
- High-speed stainless steel fabrication and production welding
Welding Positions
- All
Shielding Gas
- 98% Argon / Balance O₂
- 90% Helium / 7.5% Argon / 2.5% CO₂