LINCOLN® ER316/316L Tungsten Inert Gas Rod has 2-3% molybdenum for increased corrosion resistance.
- CONFORMANCES: SPECIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION
- AWS: AWS A5.9, ER316, ER316L
- ABS: AWS A5.9, ER316, ER316L
- CWB: CSA W48, ER316, ER316L
- MIL: MIL-E-19933E AMD1, MIL-316L
- Classification: %C, %Cr, %Cu, %Mn, %Mo, %N, %Nb, %Ni, %P, %S, %Si, %Ti, Ferrite Number (Delong ©), Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©)
- ER316 Requirement: 0.08 max., 18.0 - 20.0, 0.75 max., 1.0 - 2.5, 2.0 - 3.0, Info. Only, Info. Only, 11.0 - 14.0, 0.03 max., 0.03 max., 0.30 - 0.65, Info. Only, Info. Only
- ER316L Requirement: 0.03 max., 18.0 - 20.0, 0.75 max., 1.0 - 2.5, 2.0 - 3.0, Info. Only, Info. Only, 11.0 - 14.0, 0.03 max., 0.03 max., 0.30 - 0.65, Info. Only, Info. Only
- Typical Result: 0.01-0.02, 18.2-18.8, 0.03-0.22, 1.7-2.0, 2.2-2.6, 0.03-0.04, 0.01-0.06, 11.6-12.4, 0.01-0.02, 0.02 max., 0.33-0.54, 0.00 max., 7-12, 7-11
- LECO Diameter: 3/32 in (2.4 mm)
- LECO Package: (3) 10 lb Tube
- Diameter (in): 3/32
- Length (in): 36
- Part number: ED034446
- UPC/EAN: 0015082563558
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.
- Electrode type: TIG Rod, Stainless Steel
TIG (GTAW) filler rods give welders precise control over the weld pool because the filler is fed manually rather than carried in the arc. Choosing the correct alloy and diameter keeps weld chemistry, penetration, and bead appearance consistent across procedures.
LINCOLN® ER316/316L provides improved pitting corrosion resistance due to the 2-3% molybdenum content, while the 0.03% maximum carbon content increases resistance to intergranular corrosion. Also used in high temperature service applications.
- LINCOLN® ER316/316L provides improved pitting corrosion resistance due to the 2-3% molybdenum content, while the 0.03% maximum carbon content increases resistance to intergranular corrosion. Also used in high temperature service applications.
- The 2-3% molybdenum improves pitting corrosion resistance of the weld deposit
- Molybdenum grade increases corrosion resistance
- Use for high temperature service applications
- 0.03% carbon content increases resistance to intergranular corrosion
- Ink jet printing identification on entire length of electrode
- Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online

