FCAW
KFW-316LF

Shielding Gas: 100%CO₂/Ar+20%CO₂
Weld metal is 18.5% Cr-12.5% Ni-2.5% Mo, which provides excellent corrosion resistance.

▎Classification

AWS A5.22E316LT0-1/4
JIS Z3321TS316L-FB0
EN 17633-AT 19 12 3 L R C1/M21 3
GB T17853E316LT0-1/4

▎Applications and Features

  • Weld metal is 18.5% Cr-12.5% Ni-2.5% Mo, which provides excellent corrosion resistance.
  • It is suitable for welding critical chemical vessels and AISI 316L stainless steel.
  • Post welding heat treatment is not required. The weld metal remains its strength at high
    temperature.
  • It has a bright silvery bead appearance and good wettability.

▎Welding Instruction

  • For other instructions, please refer to Appendix D.
  • For extra information, please refer to Appendix F.

▎Applications

It is suitable for welding critical chemical vessels and AISI 316L stainless steel.

▎Typical Chemical Composition of Weld Metal (wt %) (Shielding Gas : CO₂)

CSi
Mn
PSCrNiMo
0.0360.471.460.030.00619.4312.572.6

▎Typical Mechanical Properties of Weld Metal (Shielding Gas : CO₂)

Tensile Strength
N/mm²
Elongation
%
51043

▎Size and Suggested Operating Range (DC+)

Diameter (mm)1.21.6
F/H-fillet 100-300A
20-36V
200-360A
26-40V
V/OH100-200A
24-30V

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