{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.weldtools.in\/products\/kobelco-flux-cored-wire-e308l-x-1-2","provider":"weldtools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}