Nihonweld NSS‑308 Stainless Steel Welding Rod

Technical Specifications (NSS‑308) AWS Specification: A5.4 E308‑16 DIN Specification: ETI 19926 Electrode Type: Lime‑titania coated Weld Metal Composition (Typical %): Carbon (C): 0.05 Silicon (Si): 0.66 Manganese (Mn): 1.0 Nickel (Ni): 10.50 Chromium (Cr): 20.00 Mechanical Properties (Typical): Yield Strength: 455 N/mm² (66 KSI) Tensile Strength: 590 N/mm² (86 KSI) Elongation: 40% Available Diameters (mm): 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.2, 4.0, 5.0 Electrode Length (mm): 275–350 (depending on size) Recommended Current Range (AC/DC ±): 1.6mm: Flat 20–50A | Vertical/Overhead 15–45A 2.0mm: Flat 20–50A | Vertical/Overhead 15–45A 2.5mm: Flat 50–80A | Vertical/Overhead 45–75A 3.2mm: Flat 70–110A | Vertical/Overhead 65–105A 4.0mm: Flat 100–150A | Vertical/Overhead 95–140A 5.0mm: Flat 130–180A Welding Positions: Flat, Fillet, Vertical Up, Horizontal, Overhead Usability: Superb arc stability, minimal spatter, excellent slag detachability Applications: Chemical industry, food processing, stainless steel structures