{"title":"Flux Cored Wires","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"starblaze-fcaw-71t1","title":"StarBlaze FCAW 71T1","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarBlaze E71T-1 is a high-performance, all-position gas-shielded flux-cored welding wire designed for single and multi-pass welding on mild and low alloy steels.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n “E71T-1 is a high-performance, all-position gas-shielded flux-cored welding wire engineered for both single and multi-pass welding on mild and low alloy steels.” — StarBlaze India\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n All-Position Capabilities: Suitable for flat, horizontal, vertical-up, and overhead welding.\u003cbr\u003e\n Arc Quality: Offers excellent arc stability with very low spatter levels.\u003cbr\u003e\n Slag Removal: Features a rutile-based flux that allows for quick and easy slag clean-up.\u003cbr\u003e\n Weld Finish: Produces a clean, flat-to-convex bead appearance with optimal penetration.\u003cbr\u003e\n Storage Protection: Typically vacuum-packed to prevent rusting and maximize shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StarBlaze","offers":[{"title":"E71T1 \/ 1.2","offer_id":56031587107108,"sku":"71T1.M12.SB","price":165.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4938\/3716\/files\/starblaze-mig-wire-304l.jpg?v=1787123310"},{"product_id":"kobelco-flux-cored-wire-e71t1-x-1-2","title":"Kobelco - Flux Cored Wire - E71T1 x 1.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobelco FAMILIARC DW-100 is a premier, titania\/rutile-type gas-shielded flux-cored welding wire (FCAW) engineered by Kobe Steel. It is one of the most widely used industrial flux-cored wires in the world—favoured heavily in international shipyards, heavy machinery manufacturing, and steel fabrication for its high deposition rates and exceptional operator usability.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Technical Classifications \u0026amp; Settings\u003cbr\u003e\n Industry Classification: Globally certified under AWS A5.20 E71T-1C (and JIS Z3313 T49J0T1-1CA-U).Target Materials: Formulated specifically for high-strength welding of mild steel and 490 MPa high-tensile strength carbon steels.\u003cbr\u003e\n Shielding Gas: Formulated to run exclusively with 100% CO? shielding gas, which drastically lowers overall operational gas costs compared to expensive argon blends.\u003cbr\u003e\n Operating Polarity: Runs on DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive \/ DC+).\u003cbr\u003e\n Welding Positions: All-position wire capable of flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical-up operations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobelco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56031592087844,"sku":"KB.DW100.F120","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4938\/3716\/files\/flux-cored-wire.jpg?v=1787130046"},{"product_id":"kobelco-flux-cored-wire-e81tb2c-x-1-2","title":"Kobelco - Flux Cored Wire - E81TB2C x 1.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobelco FAMILIARC DW-81B2 is the premier, rutile-type low-alloy flux-cored welding wire (FCAW) manufactured by Kobe Steel that carries the official industry classification AWS A5.29 E81T1-B2C. It is specifically engineered for high-temperature, high-pressure industrial environments, such as power generation facilities, chemical plants, and refineries.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Technical Classifications \u0026amp; Meanings\u003cbr\u003e\n AWS Classification: E81T1-B2C (or E81T1-B2M depending on gas blend).\u003cbr\u003e\n E: Electrode.\u003cbr\u003e\n 8: Minimum tensile strength of 80,000 psi (approx. 550 MPa) after Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT).\u003cbr\u003e\n 1: All-position welding capability (flat, horizontal, vertical-up, overhead).\u003cbr\u003e\n B2: Indicates a chemical composition containing 1.25% Chromium (Cr) and 0.5% Molybdenum (Mo).\u003cbr\u003e\n C: Requires 100% CO? shielding gas (Note: If designated as B2M, it runs on an Argon\/CO? blend).\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Target Materials\u003cbr\u003e\n This wire is explicitly formulated for joining heat-resistant, low-alloy Cr-Mo steels, such as:\u003cbr\u003e\n ASTM A387 Grade 11 \u0026amp; Grade 12 plates.\u003cbr\u003e\n ASTM A335 Grade P11 \u0026amp; P12 pipes.\u003cbr\u003e\n Main steam lines, boiler tubes, and pressure vessels subjected to elevated working temperatures.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Key Performance Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\n Stress-Relief (SR) Crack Resistance: Kobelco applies strict impurity control to the core flux chemistry of DW-81B2. This grants it exceptional resistance to cracking during required post-weld heat treatment cycles.\u003cbr\u003e\n Excellent Slag Detachability: Utilizes a fast-freezing rutile slag system that completely covers the bead and displays self-peeling detachability as the metal cools, drastically cutting cleanup times.\u003cbr\u003e\n Stable Arc \u0026amp; High Quality: Delivers a highly stable, smooth arc with low spatter generation, leading to flat to slightly convex bead profiles that easily pass strict radiographic inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobelco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56031592120612,"sku":"KB.E81TB2C.F120","price":6125.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4938\/3716\/files\/flux-cored-wire-p10769073864996.jpg?v=1787599667"},{"product_id":"kobelco-flux-cored-wire-904l-x-1-2","title":"Kobelco - Flux Cored Wire - 904L x 1.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobelco PREMIARC DW-A904L is a premium, rutile-type stainless steel flux-cored welding wire (FCAW) engineered by Kobe Steel. It is specifically developed for joining 904L super austenitic stainless steel (20Cr-25Ni-5Mo-Cu) and matching alloys. These metals are heavily utilized in aggressive, highly acidic chemical environments.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Technical Classifications \u0026amp; Codes\u003cbr\u003e\n Official Standards: Fully certified under EN ISO 17633-A-T 20 25 5 Cu N L P M21 2.\u003cbr\u003e\n Shielding Gas Requirements: Formulated to run exclusively with an Argon-CO? mixed gas blend (typically 80% Ar - 20% CO?). \u003cbr\u003e\n The \"A\" in DW-A904L explicitly denotes its calibration for an Argon mixture.\u003cbr\u003e\n Welding Positions: An all-position wire designed to provide excellent arc control across flat, horizontal, vertical-up, and overhead profiles.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Target Applications \u0026amp; Materials\u003cbr\u003e\n The wire is primarily targeted at fabricating equipment handling extreme corrosion demands, such as:\u003cbr\u003e\n Chemical vessels and storage tanks holding phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid.\u003cbr\u003e\n Flue gas desulfurization (FGD) plants and scrubbers in power stations.\u003cbr\u003e\n Offshore oil \u0026amp; gas piping, pulp\/paper bleaching equipment, and oil refineries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobelco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56031592153380,"sku":"KB.DWA904L.F120","price":83100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4938\/3716\/files\/flux-cored-wire-p10769073897764.jpg?v=1787599811"},{"product_id":"kobelco-flux-cored-wire-e2594-x-1-2","title":"Kobelco - Flux Cored Wire - E2594 x 1.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobelco PREMIARC DW-2594 is a premium, rutile-type all-position flux-cored welding wire (FCAW) manufactured by Kobe Steel. It is specifically engineered for high-integrity joining of super duplex stainless steels, offering a combination of high mechanical strength and exceptional corrosion resistance for harsh industrial environments.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Technical Classifications \u0026amp; Standards\u003cbr\u003e\n AWS Classification: E2594T1-1\/4 (under AWS A5.22).\u003cbr\u003e\n EN ISO Standard: EN ISO 17633-A T 25 9 4 N L P C1\/M21 1.\u003cbr\u003e\n Shielding Gas Options: Can be run with either 75% Ar - 25% CO? (or an 80\/20 mix) or 100% CO?. An Argon-CO? mixture is highly recommended for optimal arc performance and weld puddle control.\u003cbr\u003e\n Polarity: DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive \/ DC+).Target Materials \u0026amp; Grades\u003cbr\u003e\n The chemistry of DW-2594 is perfectly balanced with nominal levels of 25% Chromium, 9% Nickel, 4% Molybdenum, and 0.2% Nitrogen. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n It is explicitly designed for welding matching super duplex alloys, including:\u003cbr\u003e\n ASTM S32750 (EN 1.4410 \/ SAF 2507).\u003cbr\u003e\n ASTM S32760 (EN 1.4501 \/ Zeron 100).\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Key Performance Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\n High Pitting Resistance: Formulated to produce a weld deposit with a Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number (PREN) greater than 40. This ensures the weld metal matches the parent super duplex steel's ability to resist localized pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.\u003cbr\u003e\n Excellent Ferrite-Austenite Balance: The internal flux compounds ensure the cooling weld bead achieves the critical 50\/50 dual-phase microstructure (ferrite and austenite) necessary to prevent cracking and maintain mechanical toughness.\u003cbr\u003e\n Premium Welder Usability: True to the Kobelco DW series, it operates with a highly stable, completely spatter-free arc. It leaves a bright, smooth weld bead aesthetic backed by self-releasing slag that lifts off cleanly as the weld cools.\u003cbr\u003e\n All-Position Productivity: Features a fast-freezing rutile slag support system that allows for fast travel speeds and high deposition rates even in out-of-position vertical-up (3G) or overhead (4G) configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobelco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56031592186148,"sku":"KB.E2594.F120","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4938\/3716\/files\/flux-cored-wire-p10769073930532.jpg?v=1787599810"},{"product_id":"kobelco-flux-cored-wire-e308l-x-1-2","title":"Kobelco - Flux Cored Wire - E308L x 1.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobelco PREMIARC DW-308L is a premium, rutile-type stainless steel flux-cored welding wire (FCAW) engineered by Kobe Steel. It is one of the most widely used stainless steel flux-cored wires in the world, renowned for its exceptional arc stability and smooth bead appearance when joining standard austenitic stainless steels.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Technical Classifications \u0026amp; Settings\u003cbr\u003e\n AWS Classification: E308LT1-1 or E308LT1-4 (under AWS A5.22).\u003cbr\u003e\n EN ISO Standard: EN ISO 17633-A T 19 9 L P C1 1 (or M21 1).\u003cbr\u003e\n Shielding Gas Options: Optimized to run with either 100% CO? (suffix -1) or a 75%–80% Argon + Balance CO? mixed gas blend (suffix -4).\u003cbr\u003e\n Operating Polarity: Runs on DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive \/ DC+).\u003cbr\u003e\n Welding Positions: An all-position wire capable of flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical-up operations.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Target Materials\u003cbr\u003e\n The \"L\" designation indicates a low carbon content (? 0.04%), which minimizes carbide precipitation and ensures high resistance to intergranular corrosion. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n It is explicitly designed for welding:\u003cbr\u003e\n AISI 304 and 304L stainless steel plates, pipes, and structures.\u003cbr\u003e\n AISI 301, 302, and 305 grades.\u003cbr\u003e\n Stabilized grades like AISI 321 (when service temperatures do not exceed 340°C).\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Key Performance Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\n Moisture-Resistant Flux: The internal core uses a specialized flux formulation that resists moisture absorption, minimizing the risk of hydrogen-induced porosity.\u003cbr\u003e\n Self-Peeling Slag: Features a fast-freezing rutile slag that completely blankets the bead and typically cracks and lifts off on its own as it cools, drastically reducing post-weld cleanup time.\u003cbr\u003e\n Spatter-Free Arc: Delivers a highly stable, soft spray arc transition with virtually zero flying spatter, which prevents unsightly spatter balls from sticking to surrounding polished stainless surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n Controlled Ferrite Content: Formulated to maintain a targeted Ferrite Number (typically 3 to 8 FN), providing excellent resistance to hot cracking during solidification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobelco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56031592218916,"sku":"KB.E308L.F120","price":15375.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4938\/3716\/files\/flux-cored-wire-p10769073963300.jpg?v=1787599810"},{"product_id":"kobelco-flux-cored-wire-e309l-x-1-2","title":"Kobelco - Flux Cored Wire - E309L x 1.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobelco PREMIARC DW-309L is a premium, rutile-type stainless steel flux-cored welding wire (FCAW) engineered by Kobe Steel. It is a highly specialized industrial consumable designed primarily for dissimilar metal welding (joining stainless steel to carbon\/low-alloy steel) and for laying down corrosion-resistant buffer layers prior to cladding.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Technical Classifications \u0026amp; Settings\u003cbr\u003e\n AWS Classification: E309LT1-1 or E309LT1-4 (under AWS A5.22).\u003cbr\u003e\n EN ISO Standard: EN ISO 17633-A T 23 12 L P C1 1 (or M21 1).\u003cbr\u003e\n Shielding Gas Options: Optimized to run with either 100% CO? (suffix -1) or a 75%–80% Argon + Balance CO? mixed gas blend (suffix -4).\u003cbr\u003e\n Operating Polarity: Runs on DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive \/ DC+).\u003cbr\u003e\n Welding Positions: All-position wire capable of flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical-up operations.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Core Metallurgical Purpose\u003cbr\u003e\n Because it features a significantly higher Alloy content (~23% Chromium and ~12% Nickel) than standard 308L wires, it acts as a metallurgical buffer.\u003cbr\u003e\n Dilution Tolerance: When welding stainless to mild carbon steel, the carbon steel heavily \"dilutes\" the weld pool. The excess Cr and Ni in the DW-309L ensure that even after dilution, the final weld bead retains enough alloying elements to remain strictly austenitic and corrosion-resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\n Low Carbon (? 0.04%): Minimizes the risk of chromium carbide precipitation at the grain boundaries, preserving maximum resistance to intergranular corrosion.High Ferrite Content: Typically targets a Ferrite Number between 8 to 15 FN, providing massive insurance against hot cracking (solidification cracking) when dealing with highly diluted joints.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Primary Target Applications\u003cbr\u003e\n Dissimilar Joints: Joining standard austenitic stainless steels (like AISI 304, 304L, 316) directly to mild carbon steel or low-alloy structural steels.\u003cbr\u003e\n Buffer Layer Cladding: Depositing an initial underlayment layer on heavy carbon steel vessel walls before applying a top finishing layer of standard DW-308L or DW-316L.\u003cbr\u003e\n Clad Steel Sheet Welding: Joining the carbon steel backing portion of clad plates to the stainless steel lining interface.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Key Performance Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\n Self-Peeling Slag: Utilizes a fast-freezing rutile flux formulation that creates a glassy slag blanket. As the metal cools, the slag cracks and lifts off cleanly by itself, eliminating aggressive wire brushing or chipping.\u003cbr\u003e\n Flawless Bead Aesthetics: Produces a wide, flat, and exceptionally smooth weld profile with virtually zero spatter, keeping nearby polished stainless steel plates pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobelco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56031592251684,"sku":"KB.E309L.F120","price":16875.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4938\/3716\/files\/flux-cored-wire-p10769073996068.jpg?v=1787599810"},{"product_id":"kobelco-flux-cored-wire-e309lmo-x-1-2","title":"Kobelco - Flux Cored Wire - E309LMo x 1.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobelco PREMIARC DW-309MoL is a premium, rutile-type stainless steel flux-cored welding wire (FCAW) engineered by Kobe Steel. It is a highly specialized consumable designed for dissimilar metal joints and cladding buffer layers that face more aggressive chemical environments than standard 309L wires can handle.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Core Metallurgical Purpose\u003cbr\u003e\n The addition of Molybdenum (Mo) is the key difference between this wire and standard DW-309L.\u003cbr\u003e\n Pitting Resistance: The molybdenum significantly boosts the weld metal's resistance to localized pitting and crevice corrosion, especially in chloride-rich environments.\u003cbr\u003e\n Dilution Insurance: When joining stainless steel to carbon steel, the weld pool absorbs a large amount of the unalloyed carbon steel. \u003cbr\u003e\n The enriched Chromium (~23%), Nickel (~12%), and Molybdenum (~2.5%) chemistry ensures the diluted weld bead stays fully corrosion-resistant and crack-free.\u003cbr\u003e\n Low Carbon (? 0.04%): Prevents chromium carbide precipitation, safeguarding the weld against intergranular corrosion.\u003cbr\u003e\n Crack Prevention: Formulated to maintain a high Ferrite Number (typically 8 to 15 FN), which acts as a powerful defense against hot solidification cracking in heavily diluted joints.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Technical Classifications \u0026amp; Settings\u003cbr\u003e\n AWS Classification: E309LMoT1-1 or E309LMoT1-4 (under AWS A5.22).\u003cbr\u003e\n EN ISO Standard: EN ISO 17633-A T 23 12 2 L P C1 1 (or M21 1).\u003cbr\u003e\n Shielding Gas Options: Optimized for either 100% CO? (suffix -1) or a 75%–80% Argon + Balance CO? mixed gas blend (suffix -4).\u003cbr\u003e\n Operating Polarity: Runs on DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive \/ DC+).\u003cbr\u003e\n Welding Positions: All-position wire capable of flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical-up operations.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Primary Target Applications\u003cbr\u003e\n Dissimilar Welding: Joining molybdenum-bearing stainless steels (like AISI 316 \/ 316L) directly to mild carbon steel or low-alloy steels.\u003cbr\u003e\n Buffer Layer Cladding: Depositing the first underlying layer on carbon steel pressure vessels or chemical tanks before applying a final corrosion layer of DW-316L.\u003cbr\u003e\n Hard-to-Weld Steels: Welding clad steels and low-alloy steels without requiring intensive preheating.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Key Performance Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\n Self-Peeling Slag: Utilizes Kobelco's fast-freezing rutile flux system. The glassy slag blanket cracks and lifts off on its own as it cools, minimizing post-weld cleanup.\u003cbr\u003e\n Spatter-Free Spray Arc: Operates with a smooth, soft spray transfer that eliminates flying spatter, saving time on cleanup and protecting the appearance of the surrounding plates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobelco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56031592284452,"sku":"KB.E309LMO.F120","price":20063.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4938\/3716\/files\/flux-cored-wire-p10769074028836.jpg?v=1787599811"},{"product_id":"kobelco-flux-cored-wire-e316l-x-1-2","title":"Kobelco - Flux Cored Wire - E316L x 1.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobelco PREMIARC DW-316L is a premium, rutile-type stainless steel flux-cored welding wire (FCAW) engineered by Kobe Steel. It is the global industry standard for high-productivity fabrication of molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steels, offering an exceptional balance of chemical resistance and operator usability.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Technical Classifications \u0026amp; Settings\u003cbr\u003e\n AWS Classification: E316LT1-1 or E316LT1-4 (under AWS A5.22).\u003cbr\u003e\n EN ISO Standard: EN ISO 17633-A T 19 12 3 L P C1 1 (or M21 1).\u003cbr\u003e\n Shielding Gas Options: Optimized to run with either 100% CO? (suffix -1) or a 75%–80% Argon + Balance CO? mixed gas blend (suffix -4).\u003cbr\u003e\n Operating Polarity: Runs on DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive \/ DC+).\u003cbr\u003e\n Welding Positions: An all-position wire capable of flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical-up operations.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Target Materials\u003cbr\u003e\n The \"L\" designation signifies a low carbon content (? 0.04%), which drastically reduces carbide precipitation during welding. \u003cbr\u003e\n Enhanced with 2.0% to 3.0% Molybdenum (Mo), this wire is explicitly designed for welding:\u003cbr\u003e\n AISI 316 and 316L stainless steel plates, pipes, and vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\n AISI 318 (stabilized with Titanium) provided service temperatures stay below 400°C.\u003cbr\u003e\n Applications requiring enhanced resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride, sulfurous, or organic acid environments.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Key Performance Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\n Pitting Resistance: The molybdenum addition significantly improves corrosion resistance over standard 308L alloys, making it ideal for marine and chemical processing environments.\u003cbr\u003e\n Self-Peeling Slag: Features a fast-freezing rutile slag that completely blankets the bead and typically cracks and lifts off on its own as it cools, minimizing post-weld cleaning time.\u003cbr\u003e\n Spatter-Free Arc: Delivers a highly stable, soft spray arc transition with virtually zero flying spatter, which keeps polished stainless surfaces clean.\u003cbr\u003e\n Hot Crack Insurance: Formulated to maintain a targeted Ferrite Number (typically 3 to 8 FN), providing excellent resistance to hot cracking during solidification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobelco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56031592317220,"sku":"KB.E316L.F120","price":17375.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4938\/3716\/files\/flux-cored-wire-p10769074061604.jpg?v=1787599811"},{"product_id":"kobelco-flux-cored-wire-e347-x-1-2","title":"Kobelco - Flux Cored Wire - E347 x 1.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobelco PREMIARC DW-347 is a premium, rutile-type stabilized stainless steel flux-cored welding wire (FCAW) engineered by Kobe Steel. It is specifically developed to provide exceptional high-temperature strength and maximum corrosion resistance when joining stabilized austenitic stainless steel alloys.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Technical Classifications \u0026amp; Settings\u003cbr\u003e\n AWS Classification: E347T0-1 or E347T0-4 (under AWS A5.22).\u003cbr\u003e\n Note: The \"T0\" denotes that this standard variant is optimized for flat and horizontal positions. \u003cbr\u003e\n EN ISO Standard: EN ISO 17633-A T 19 9 Nb P C1\/M21 3.\u003cbr\u003e\n Shielding Gas Options: Optimized to run with either 100% CO? (suffix -1) or a 75%–80% Argon + Balance CO? mixed gas blend (suffix -4).\u003cbr\u003e\n Operating Polarity: Runs on DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive \/ DC+).\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Core Metallurgical Purpose: Niobium (Nb) Stabilization\u003cbr\u003e\n The core defining element in DW-347 is its targeted addition of Niobium (Nb \/ Columbium).\u003cbr\u003e\n Intergranular Corrosion Prevention: When standard stainless steel is heated during welding, chromium and carbon combine to form chromium carbides along the grain boundaries. This strips the adjacent steel of its chromium, making it sensitive to \"weld decay\" (intergranular corrosion).\u003cbr\u003e\n The Stabilizing Effect: Niobium has a much stronger chemical affinity for carbon than chromium does. The niobium aggressively binds with the carbon instead, preventing chromium carbide precipitation and ensuring the weld matrix retains its full, uninterrupted corrosion-resistant profile.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Target Materials \u0026amp; Service Environments\u003cbr\u003e\n This wire is explicitly formulated for high-heat, high-pressure environments where the equipment continuously operates at temperatures between 400°C and 800°C, including:\u003cbr\u003e\n AISI 347 (Niobium-stabilized) stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\n AISI 321 (Titanium-stabilized) stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\n Aircraft exhaust manifolds, collector rings, engine components, and automotive exhaust assemblies.\u003cbr\u003e\n Main steam lines, boiler tubes, chemical distillation columns, and high-temperature refinery piping.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Key Performance Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\n Self-Peeling Slag: Features a fast-freezing rutile slag compound that completely seals the hot bead. As the joint cools down, the glassy slag cracks and lifts away automatically, minimizing mechanical grinding time.\u003cbr\u003e\n Stable Spray Arc: Delivers a incredibly smooth, spatter-free spray arc transition. This prevents stray spatter balls from bonding to neighboring polished stainless sheets, reducing finishing costs.\u003cbr\u003e\n High-Purity Radiographic Integrity: Formulated to maintain an optimal ferrite balance (typically a Ferrite Number of 6 to 10 FN), providing excellent resistance to hot cracking and effortlessly passing severe X-ray\/radiographic sound inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobelco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56031592349988,"sku":"KB.E347.F120","price":18188.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4938\/3716\/files\/flux-cored-wire-p10769074094372.jpg?v=1787599810"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.weldtools.in\/collections\/flux-cored-wires.oembed","provider":"weldtools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}