Welding Wire, SAW Wire and Flux
ER316LER316L Stainless Steel Welding Wire
Low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing wire for joining 316 and 316L stainless steels. Used for process equipment and applications where corrosion resistance is important.
Product overview
Where should this product be considered?
Low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing wire for joining 316 and 316L stainless steels. Used for process equipment and applications where corrosion resistance is important.
Typical applications
- Process equipment
- chemical and petrochemical service
- stainless steel tanks and piping
ATLANTIC · CHG-316L / CHM-316L
AWS A5.9 ER316L catalogue reference
ATLANTIC lists two separate trade codes for ER316L: CHG-316L for TIG welding and CHM-316L for MIG welding. Product form, diameter and packaging must therefore be specified in the enquiry.
- Catalogue product form
- TIG rod (CHG) / MIG wire (CHM)
- Current and polarity
- DC
- Listed positions
- F / V / OH / H
Typical weld-metal properties
- Typical tensile strength - TIG
- 580 MPa
- Typical elongation - TIG
- 32%
- Typical tensile strength - MIG
- 570 MPa
- Typical elongation - MIG
- 34%
Typical weld-metal chemistry
- C
- 0.025%
- Mn
- TIG 1.71% / MIG 2.05%
- Si
- 0.48%
- S
- 0.009%
- P
- 0.018%
- Cr
- 18.54%
- Ni
- 11.50%
- Mo
- 2.18%
Confirmed information
Recorded technical specifications
Only confirmed data is shown; remaining details for the proposed stock are checked during enquiry.
- Classification
- ER316L
- Typical process
- GMAW / GTAW
- Consumable type
- Solid stainless steel wire
- Product family
- Welding Wire, SAW Wire and Flux
- Base material
- 316 and 316L austenitic stainless steels
Before substitution or ordering
Three checks for a sound selection
Process and equipment
Define the process, power source, shielding gas or wire-and-flux system before selecting the consumable.
Base metal and WPS
Match the classification to the base-metal grade, thickness and approved project WPS.
Supply format
State diameter, spool or package type, order quantity and delivery conditions in the enquiry.
A complete enquiry
What should you send for an accurate quotation?
Complete technical information makes stock review and acceptable-substitute checks faster and more accurate.
- 01Classification
Full AWS / EN classification or approved trade name
- 02Base metal
Grade, thickness and joint type
- 03Process
SMAW, GMAW, GTAW or SAW and polarity
- 04Dimensions
Required diameter and package format
- 05Project conditions
WPS, position, temperature and approvals
- 06Quantity and delivery
Units or weight, project location and required date
Before your enquiry
Answers to common questions
01How is pricing for ER316L Stainless Steel Welding Wire confirmed?+
Pricing is confirmed after the full classification, diameter, package, quantity, stock and delivery location are known; no unsupported fixed price is shown.
02What information is required to select ER316L?+
Send the base metal, WPS, process, polarity, welding position, diameter, quantity and any mechanical-property or approval requirements.
03Can this product be substituted with another grade?+
Substitution requires comparison of the complete classification, mechanical properties and chemistry, followed by project WPS or welding-engineer approval.
04How should this product be stored?+
Storage and preparation requirements must follow the exact brand datasheet, package type and project quality procedure.
05Can datasheets and approvals be reviewed before supply?+
State whether you need a datasheet, certificate of analysis or project approval so availability can be checked against the proposed stock.
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