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Applications and Features

( 1 ) Weld metal is 18%Cr-Nb.

( 2 ) Nb addition improves the corrosion resistance and strength at high temperature.

( 3 ) Designed for joining components of automotive exhaust systems.

( 4 ) Ideal for welding ferritic stainless steel, such as AISI/ SUS 430.

Welding position

Welding Instruction

( 1 ) For other instructions, please refer to Appendix D.

( 2 ) For extra information, please refer to Appendix F.

Typical Chemical Composition of Weld Metal (wt%)

C

Si

Mn

P

S

Cr

Nb

0.02

0.27

0.48

0.024

0.003

18.49

0.66

Typical Mechanical Properties of Weld Metal

Tensile Strength

N/mm²

Yield Strength

N/mm²

Elongation

%

576

463

16

Size and Suggested Operating Range (DC+)

Diameter (mm)

1.0

1.2

F/H-fillet

120~200A/18-25V

150~250A/20-25V