What is the Lincoln ED034149 Blue Max Orbital 316L N TIG GTAW Welding Wire, 0.035 in, 4 2 lb Spools used for?

AWS ER316 Stainless TIG rod is used for GTAW (TIG) welding of stainless steel base metals. Match the filler alloy to the base material: ER308L for 304/308 stainless, ER309L for dissimilar welds (stainless to carbon steel), ER316L for marine and chemical service, ER317L for higher corrosion resistance than 316L. Using the wrong filler can reduce corrosion resistance at the weld zone.

What diameter is the Lincoln ED034149 Blue Max Orbital 316L N TIG GTAW Welding Wire, 0.035 in, 4 2 lb Spools available in, and how do I choose the right size?

TIG filler rod diameter selection: match the rod diameter approximately to the base metal thickness. 1/16 in (1.6 mm) for thin sheet, 3/32 in (2.4 mm) for medium gauge, 1/8 in (3.2 mm) for heavy plate. Using a rod that is too large requires excessive heat to melt the rod and can cause overheating of thin base metal.

What shielding gas should I use with the Lincoln ED034149 Blue Max Orbital 316L N TIG GTAW Welding Wire, 0.035 in, 4 2 lb Spools?

TIG welding shielding gas selection: use pure argon (99.995% purity) for most TIG applications including steel, stainless, aluminum, and titanium. Helium additions (25–75% He/Ar mix) increase heat input and travel speed for heavy section work and aluminum welding where higher deposition is needed. Never use CO2 or mixed gases designed for MIG welding in TIG torches.

What is the AWS classification of the Lincoln ED034149 Blue Max Orbital 316L N TIG GTAW Welding Wire, 0.035 in, 4 2 lb Spools?

The Lincoln ED034149 Blue Max Orbital 316L N TIG GTAW Welding Wire, 0.035 in, 4 2 lb Spools carries AWS ER316 classification, confirming it meets the American Welding Society's chemical composition and mechanical property requirements for that filler metal category. The AWS classification appears on the rod tube label and verifies the rod's chemistry for code-compliance welding procedures (WPS/PQR).

How should I store the Lincoln ED034149 Blue Max Orbital 316L N TIG GTAW Welding Wire, 0.035 in, 4 2 lb Spools to maintain weld quality?

The Lincoln ED034149 Blue Max Orbital 316L N TIG GTAW Welding Wire, 0.035 in, 4 2 lb Spools is sold in 1 lb packages. TIG rods are 36 in long and sold by weight (1 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb tubes). Store rods in a dry location — TIG rods, especially low-hydrogen stainless and nickel alloy rods, are sensitive to moisture. Keep tubes sealed and store at room temperature with low humidity.

Lincoln Blue Max Orbital 316L N TIG Rod 0.035 in (0.9 mm) - (4) 2 lb Spool - ED034149

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"N" designation - Cobalt restriction of 0.05% max - Low cobalt levels typically required in nuclear industry

AWS / Classification: AWS A5.9: ER316, AWS A5.9: ER316L

Overview

BLUE MAX® Orbital TIG® is designed for orbital applications with no surface treatment

Features

Ultra clean wire for orbital applications
Meets the low Si & Co levels typically required in the nuclear industry
Overall composition is controlled to meet nuclear and power generation requirements
Prior to using this material for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III applications, please contact the Lincoln Electric Specials Department to receive a Certified Material Test Report (CMTR) which meets all requirements of NCA-3860
Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online

Specifications

Feature	Value
CONFORMANCES	SPECIFICATIONCLASSIFICATION
AWS	AWS A5.9 ER316L
Classification	%C%Co%Cr%Cu%Mn%Mo%N%Nb%Ni%P%S%SiFerrite Number (Delong ©)Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©)
ER316L Requirement	0.03 max.18.0 - 20.00.75 max.1.0 - 2.52.0 - 3.0Info. OnlyInfo. Only11.0 - 14.00.03 max.0.03 max.0.30 - 0.65Info. OnlyInfo. Only
Typical Result	0.020.0418.70.061.62.10.030.0112.10.020.010.4098
LECO Diameter	0.035 in (0.9 mm)
LECO Package	(4) 2 lb Spool
Diameter (in)	0.035

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Product Overview

BLUE MAX® Orbital TIG® is designed for orbital applications with no surface treatment

Features

Ultra clean wire for orbital applications
Meets the low Si & Co levels typically required in the nuclear industry
Overall composition is controlled to meet nuclear and power generation requirements
Prior to using this material for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III applications, please contact the Lincoln Electric Specials Department to receive a Certified Material Test Report (CMTR) which meets all requirements of NCA-3860
Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online

Specifications

Feature	Value
CONFORMANCES	SPECIFICATIONCLASSIFICATION
AWS	AWS A5.9 ER316L
Classification	%C%Co%Cr%Cu%Mn%Mo%N%Nb%Ni%P%S%SiFerrite Number (Delong ©)Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©)
ER316L Requirement	0.03 max.18.0 - 20.00.75 max.1.0 - 2.52.0 - 3.0Info. OnlyInfo. Only11.0 - 14.00.03 max.0.03 max.0.30 - 0.65Info. OnlyInfo. Only
Typical Result	0.020.0418.70.061.62.10.030.0112.10.020.010.4098
LECO Diameter	0.035 in (0.9 mm)
LECO Package	(4) 2 lb Spool
Diameter (in)	0.035

Lincoln Blue Max Orbital 316L N TIG Rod 0.035 in (0.9 mm) - (4) 2 lb Spool - ED034149

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