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Stainless Steel Solid - MIG Wires
Product Key AWS Specification Application
MWM 308
ER308
Application:
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Ideal for welding Types 304L, 321 and 347.
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Similar to ER 308, except for the carbon content.
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The carbon content is held to a maximum of 0.03% to reduce the possibility of intergranular carbide precipitation. This increases the resistance to intergranular corrosion without the use of stabilizers such as columbium (niobium) or titanium.
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Strength of this low-carbon alloy, however, is less than that of the columbium (niobium) - stabilized alloys or Type 308H at elevated temperatures.
MWM 308H
ER308H
Application:
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Chemical, petrochemical industries, Distillery, Dairy
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Restaurant Equipment, Catalytic Crackers, Pulp and Paper
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Used to weld unstabilized austenitic stainless steels such as 302, 304H and 305
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Key Benefits:
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Provides a high carbon deposit (minimum of 0.04% carbon)for high temperature applications
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The high carbon deposit provides creep strength and a high tensile strength at elevated temperatures
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Ink jet printing identification on entire length of electrode
MWM 308L
ER308L
Application:
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ER308L has the same analysis as type 308 except the carbon content has been held to a maximum of .03% to reduce the possibility of intergranular carbide precipitation.
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Ideal for welding Types 304L, 321, and 347 stainless steels.
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Suitable for applications at cryogenic temperatures.
MWM 308LSi
ER308LSi
Application:
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304 and 304L stainless steels
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Austenitic stainless steels of 18% Cr and 8% Ni grade
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ASTM A743 and A744 Types CF-8 and CF-3
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Key Benefits:
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Excellent welding properties and weld bead appearance
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Added Silicon level for increased weld puddle fluidity and toe wetting
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Low carbon content reducing risk for intergranular corrosion
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Exceptional performance at high wire feed speeds

MWM 309
ER309
Application:
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Used for the welding of similar alloys in wrought or cast form.
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Mostly used for welding dissimilar materials such as mild steel to stainless steel, as well as for a barrier layer in stainless overlays. For some applications, welding of straight chromium steels can be accomplished with this consumable.
MWM 309L
ER309L
Application:
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Similar usage as 309, but the 0.04% maximum carbon content increases resistance to intergranular corrosion
MWM 309LSi
ER309LSi
Application:
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Welding of wrought and cast steels of 23% Cr and 12% Ni grade
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Welding of dissimilar steels
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Buffer layers on C-Mn steels
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Key Benefits:
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Excellent welding properties and weld bead appearance
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Added Silicon level for increased weld puddle fluidity and toe wetting
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Ductile and crack resistant surface
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Very good corrosion resistance

MWM 310
ER310
Application:
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Used for the welding of stainless steels of similar composition in wrought or cast form. The weld deposit is fully austenitic and calls for low heat during welding. This filler metal can also be used for dissimilar welding.
MWM 312
ER312
Application:
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Suitable for welding cast alloys of similar composition and is used to weld dissimilar metals and weld overlays.
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This alloy has very high ferrite. When welding similar cast alloys, limit welding to two or three layers only.
MWM 316
ER316
Application:
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Suitable for welding AISI 316 stainless subjected to high temperature service such as that found in gas turbines. The addition of molybdenum gives the weld deposit high resistance to pitting caused by corrosive liquids as well ad improved creep resistance at elevated temperatures.
MWM 316L
ER316L
Application:
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Primarily used for welding low carbon molybdenum-bearing austenitic alloys.
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This low carbon alloy is not as strong at elevated temperatures as ER316H.
MWM 316LSi
ER316LSi
Application:
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Welding of austenitic stainless steels of type 18% Cr, 10% Ni and 3% Mo
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Widely used in chemical and food processing industries
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Key Benefits:
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Excellent welding properties and weld bead appearance
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Added Silicon level for increased weld puddle fluidity and toe wetting
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Excellent resistance to general corrosion as well as pitting and inter-crystalline corrosion in chlorinated environments
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Controlled Ferrite content for maximum corrosion resistance

MWM 625
ERNiCrMo-3
Application:
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Used primarily for gas tungsten and gas metal arc and matching composition base metals. It is also used for welding Inconel 601 and Incoloy 800.
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It can be used to weld dissimilar metal combinations such as steel, stainless steel, Inconel and Incoloy alloys.
MWM 276
ERNiCrMo-4
Application:
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Used for welding nickel-chromium-molybdenum base materials to itself, steel and other nickel base alloys and for cladding steel.
Magmaweld
82
ERNiCr-3
Application:
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Used for welding Inconel alloy 600 and Incoloy 800, overlaying on steel and various dissimilar metal welding applications.
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Weld processes which can be used include GTAW, GMAW and ASAW.
MWM CuNi
ERCuNi
Application:
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Used for gas metal and gas tungsten arc welding.
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Can also be used by oxy-fuel welding of 70/30, 80/20, and 90/10 copper nickel alloys. A barrier layer of nickel alloy 610 is recommended prior to overlaying steel with GMAW weld process.
Stainless Steel Solid - TIG Wires
Product Key Classifications Application
SV800H
BS EN ISO 14343-A:
W Z 21 33 Mn Nb
Description:
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Micro-alloyed 21%Cr-33%Ni-1%Nb TIG wire for welding matching Alloy 800 heat resistant alloys
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Applications:
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This wire is used for welding any of the standard grades of base material UNS N08800, N08810 and N08811. These alloys have good resistance to thermal fatigue, thermal shock, corrosion and ageing embrittlement at service temperatures up to ~1,000°C.
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Typically used in the petrochemical, furnace and Nuclear industries.
MWT 308
ER308
Application:
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Used to TIG welding of un-stabilized stainless steels such as Types 301, 302, 304, 305, 308.
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Most popular grade among stainless steels, used for general purpose applications where corrosion conditions are moderate.
MWT 308H
ER308H
Application:
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Chemical, petrochemical industries, Distillery, Dairy
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Restaurant Equipment, Catalytic Crackers, Pulp and Paper
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Used to weld unstabilized austenitic stainless steels such as 302, 304H and 305
​
Key Benefits:
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Provides a high carbon deposit (minimum of 0.04% carbon)for high temperature applications
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The high carbon deposit provides creep strength and a high tensile strength at elevated temperatures
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Ink jet printing identification on entire length of electrode
MWT 308L
ER308L
Application:
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ER308L has the same analysis as type 308 except the carbon content has been held to a maximum of .03% to reduce the possibility of intergranular carbide precipitation.
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Ideal for welding Types 304L, 321, and 347 stainless steels.
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Suitable for applications at cryogenic temperatures.
MWT 308LSi
ER308LSi
Application:
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304 and 304L stainless steels
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Austenitic stainless steels of 18% Cr and 8% Ni grade
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ASTM A743 and A744 types CF-8 and CF-3
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Key Benefits:
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Excellent welding properties and weld bead appearance
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Added Silicon level for increased weld puddle fluidity and toe wetting
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Low carbon content reducing risk for inter-granular corrosion
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Exceptional performance at high wire feed speeds
MWT 309
ER309
Application:
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Used for the welding of similar alloys in wrought or cast form.
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Mostly used for welding dissimilar materials such as mild steel to stainless steel, as well as for a barrier layer in stainless overlays. For some applications, welding of straight chromium steels can be accomplished with this consumable.
MWT 309L
ER309L
Application:
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ER309L has the same qualities as ER309 but with the lower carbon content deemed necessary in many chemical applications.
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It is preferred over ER309 for cladding over carbon or low alloy steels, or dissimilar joints that are heat treated.
MWT 309LSi
ER309LSi
Application:
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Welding of wrought and cast steels of 23% Cr and 12% Ni grade
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Welding of dissimilar steels
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Buffer layers on C-Mn steels
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Key Benefits:
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Excellent welding properties and weld bead appearance
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Added Silicon level for increased weld puddle fluidity and toe wetting
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Ductile and crack resistant surface
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Very good corrosion resistance
MWT 310
ER310
Application:
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Used for the welding of stainless steels of similar composition in wrought or cast form. The weld deposit is fully austenitic and calls for low heat during welding. This filler metal can also be used for dissimilar welding.
MWT 312
ER312
Application:
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Used to weld cast alloys of similar composition and is used to weld dissimilar metals and weld overlays. This alloy has very high ferrite. When welding similar cast alloys, limit welding to two or three layers only.
MWT 316
ER316
Application:
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Suitable for welding AISI 316 stainless steel applications when high creep strength at elevated temperatures where resistance to pitting by corrosive liquids is needed.
MWT 316L
ER316L
Application:
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Primarily used for welding low carbon molybdenum-bearing austenitic alloys. This low carbon alloy is not as strong at elevated temperatures as ER316H.
MWT 316LSi
ER316LSi
Application:
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Welding of austenitic stainless steels of type 18% Cr, 10% Ni and 3% Mo
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Widely used in chemical and food processing industries
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Key Benefits:
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Excellent welding properties and weld bead appearance
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Added Silicon level for increased weld puddle fluidity and toe wetting
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Excellent resistance to general corrosion as well as pitting and inter-crystalline corrosion in chlorinated environments
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Controlled Ferrite content for maximum corrosion resistance
MWT 317L
ER317L
Application:
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Used for welding stainless steels with similar composition.
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Due to its higher molybdenum content, this alloy offers high resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion.
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Lower carbon makes the weld metal less susceptible to inter-granular corrosion.
MWT 347
ER347
Application:
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Recommended for welding AISI 347 and 321.
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Good resistance to general corrosion.
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Suitable for applications where welds are subjected to high temperatures (+ 750ºF).
MWT 410
ER410
Application:
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Used for welding types 403, 405, 410, 414, and 416.
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Also an overlay on carbon steels for corrosion, erosion and abrasion resistance.
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It is recommended using 350ºF preheat before welding.
MWT 420
ER420
Application:
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Used for surfacing applications which call for superior resistance to abrasion.
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It requires preheat and inter-pass temperatures of not less than 400ºF, followed by slow cooling.
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Post weld heat treatment is used to temper the weld deposit.
MWT 430
ER430
Application:
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A ferritic stainless steel which offers good ductility in heat treated condition
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In addition to the applications of welding similar alloys, it is also used for overlays and thermal spraying
MWT 625
ERNiCrMo-3
Application:
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Used primarily for gas tungsten and gas metal arc and matching composition base metals. It is also used for welding Inconel 601 and Incoloy 800.
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It can be used to weld dissimilar metal combinations such as steel, stainless steel, Inconel and Incoloy alloys.
MWT 2209
ER2209
Application:
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Intended to weld duplex stainless steels. It exhibits high tensile strength and resistance to stress and corrosion cracking. Exhibits a low ferrite.
MWT CuNi
ERCuNi
Application:
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Used for gas metal and gas tungsten arc welding.
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Can also be used by oxy-fuel welding of 70/30, 80/20, and 90/10 copper nickel alloys. A barrier layer of nickel alloy 610 is recommended prior to overlaying steel with GMAW weld process.