CLASSIFICATION
| AWS A5.4: E16-8-2-15 | ISO 3581-A: E 16 8 2 B 4 2 |
DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION
SELECTARC INOX 16-8-2B is an austenitic stainless steel electrode with a basic-type coating containing approximately 5% ferrite and an increased carbon content.
It provides a stable welding arc, good slag removal, and smooth weld bead formation with high mechanical strength.
Suitable for welding in various positions, including joints with insufficient preparation.
Used for 18/8 type (304H) and 17-12-2 type (316H) stainless steels, as well as stabilized grades intended for high-temperature service up to +750 °C.
Particularly suitable for applications in the oil and gas processing, chemical, and petrochemical industries – for welding pipes, tanks, heat exchangers, and pipeline systems.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF WELD METAL (%)
C: 0.05 ; Mn: 1.8 ; Si: 0.4 ; Ni: 9.0 ; Cr: 16.0 ; Mo: 1.7
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Rₘ (MPa): >560 ; Rp₀.₂ (MPa): >380 ; A₅ (%): >35 ; KV (J): +20 °C → >60
SIZE AND WELDING CURRENT
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| SIZE | AMPERES |
| 2.5 × 300 | 70 A |
| 3.2 × 350 | 90 A |
| 4.0 × 350 | 120 A |