CLASSIFICATION
| AWS A5.4: E308H-15 | ISO 3581-A: E 19 9 H B 4 2 | 
DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION
SELECTARC INOX 308HB is an austenitic stainless steel electrode with a basic-type coating containing approximately 5% ferrite and an increased carbon content. This electrode provides excellent mechanical properties and high strength under elevated temperature conditions.
It is specifically designed for 18/8-type (304H-type) stainless steels operating at high service temperatures up to +750 °C. Thanks to its coating composition, the electrode ensures a stable and uniform welding arc, easy slag removal, and a smooth weld bead profile.
Suitable for use in the oil and gas industry, chemical processing, and the energy sector, including welding of pipes, tanks, heat exchangers, and pipeline systems.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Rₘ (MPa): >560  Rp₀.₂ (MPa): >380  A₅ (%): >35  KV (J): +20 °C → >80
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF WELD METAL (%)
C: 0.05 Mn: 1.8 Si: 0.4 Ni: 9.5 Cr: 19.5
DIMENSIONS AND WELDING CURRENT
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| SIZE | AMPERES | 
| 2.5 × 300 | 70 A | 
| 3.2 × 350 | 90 A | 
| 4.0 × 350 | 120 A |