The Lincoln Tech-Rod 309/309L Stick (SMAW) Welding Rod is an austenitic stainless steel SMAW electrode classified to AWS A5.4/A5.4M E309L-16. The 309L composition — 23% chromium, 13% nickel, 0.03% max carbon — is specifically engineered for dissimilar metal welding applications: joining stainless steel to carbon steel, cladding (overlay welding) of carbon steel with stainless, and as a buffer layer in repair operations.
- Classification: E309L-16
- Alloy class: Stainless
- Polarity: DC+ or AC
- Positions: All positions
- Available diameters: 1/8"
- Process: SMAW
- Classification: E309L-16
- AWS Classification: AWS A5.4/A5.4M E309L-16
- Alloy: 23% Cr, 13% Ni, extra-low carbon (0.03% max)
- Coating: Rutile (lime-titania) type
- Polarity: DC+ (DCEP) or AC
- Positions: All positions
- Primary use: Dissimilar metal joints, cladding, stainless-to-carbon steel
Dissimilar metal welding between stainless steel and carbon or low-alloy steels. Weld overlay (cladding) of carbon steel with stainless for corrosion protection. Buffer layer for stainless overlay welding. Repair and maintenance of austenitic stainless fabrications. First-pass welding when joining stainless to carbon steel pipe.
- AWS E309L-16 — 23Cr-13Ni for dissimilar metal and cladding applications
- Extra-low carbon (0.03% max) for excellent corrosion resistance as-welded
- High Cr-Ni content provides hot cracking resistance at high dilution
- All-position capable with excellent slag control
- Ideal buffer layer before applying matching stainless filler metal
- Compatible with DC+ or AC power sources
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 80,000 psi (552 MPa) min |
| Yield Strength | 60,000 psi (414 MPa) min |
| Elongation | 30% min |
| Diameter | Package |
|---|---|
| 1/8" | 10 lb |
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