{"product_id":"lincoln-tech-rod-308-308h-16-stick-smaw-welding-rod","title":"Lincoln Tech-Rod 308\/308H-16 Stick (SMAW) Welding Rod","description":"\u003c!-- PER-186 follow-on parent body — auto-rendered 2026-05-26 --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln Tech-Rod 308\/308H-16 Stick (SMAW) Welding Rod\u003c\/strong\u003e is an austenitic stainless steel SMAW electrode classified to \u003cstrong\u003eAWS A5.4\/A5.4M E308H-16\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 'H' designation indicates a controlled higher carbon content (0.04–0.08% C), providing superior creep resistance at elevated temperatures compared to standard 308-16. Lincoln's Tech-Rod 308\/308H-16 is the electrode of choice for welding Type 304 and 304H stainless steels in high-temperature service where improved creep strength above 500°C is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"per161-tldr\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eKey takeaways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e E308H-16\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC+ or AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositions:\u003c\/strong\u003e All positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable diameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/32\", 1\/8\", 5\/32\", 3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMAW\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassification: \u003cstrong\u003eE308H-16\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAWS Classification: \u003cstrong\u003eAWS A5.4\/A5.4M E308H-16\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoating: Rutile (lime-titania) — smooth arc, easy slag removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolarity: DC+ (DCEP) or AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositions: All positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon content: 0.04–0.08% (H grade — higher carbon for elevated temperature creep resistance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ2 Lot® certification available with actual chemistry and FN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding Type 304, 304H, and similar 18-8 austenitic stainless steels — especially in elevated-temperature service. Applications include power generation, refinery piping, petrochemical equipment, food processing, dairy equipment, and general stainless steel fabrication requiring code-quality deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAWS E308H-16\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher carbon for elevated-temperature creep resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmooth, stable arc with excellent slag control for all-position welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQ2 Lot® traceability: actual wire chemistry and ferrite number per lot\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll-position capability — ideal for structural stainless steel fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAvailable in 3\/32, 1\/8, 5\/32, and 3\/16 in diameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with DC+ or AC power sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMechanical Properties (Typical — As-Welded)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTensile Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85,000 psi (586 MPa) min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYield Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62,000 psi (428 MPa) min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElongation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35% min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Diameters \u0026amp; Package Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/32\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/32\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Family (Combined Listing)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Combined Listing parent page aggregates all package sizes and diameters for the Lincoln Tech-Rod 308\/308H-16 Stick (SMAW) Welding Rod product family. 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