StarBlaze Prime E312 Rod

StarBlaze PRIME 312 is a premium, rutile-basic coated stainless steel stick welding electrode (rod). Classified under AWS A5.4 as E312-16, this electrode deposits a high-ferrite 29% Chromium / 9% Nickel microstructure, earning its global reputation as the ultimate "problem solver" or universal repair rod for difficult-to-weld, dissimilar, and highly crack-sensitive steels.

Core Product Features
Extreme Crack Resistance: The high-ferrite matrix (typically Ferrite Number 30–50) provides immense dilution tolerance, absorbing heavy shrinkage stress and completely suppressing hot cracking.
Universal Dissimilar Joining: The perfect metallurgical match for bonding entirely different metal groups, such as stainless steel to carbon steel, tool steel, spring steel, or manganese armor plating.
Work-Hardening Buffer Pass: Serves as an outstanding, impact-absorbing cushion or buffer layer before applying tough hardfacing alloys onto heavily worn industrial machinery.
Superb Operating Characteristics: Delivers a stable, low-spatter arc on both AC and DC systems, accompanied by a self-releasing slag that reveals a clean, finely rippled weld profile.

AWS Specification: AWS A5.4 / A5.4M (Classification: E312-16 or E312-17 depending on the flux coating)
EN ISO Specification: EN ISO 3581-A (Classification: E 29 9 R)
UNS Number: W31210
Werkstoff Number (Europe): 1.4337

Sizes: 2.5 x 350 / 3.15 x 350 / 4.0 x 350
1 Pack: 2Kg / 1 Case: 5 Packs, 10Kg
Price indicated is per pack.

Above information for reference. Refer OEM data sheet (in link) for product specific accurate information on specification and usage.