TAURUS TIG 308L rod is used for welding 18/8 stainless steels including 301, 302, 303, nitrogen-bearing 304LN and similar. Service temperatures are typically -100°C to approximately 400°C.APPLICATIONS Applications can be found in the brewery, food, architectural and general fabrication industries.WELDING POSITIONS • Down hand• Horizontal flat• Horizontal vertical• Vertical up• OverheadCLASSIFICATIONS AWS A5.9 ER308L EN ISO 14343-A G/W 19 9 L EN ISO 14343-B SS 308L

COMPOSITION	%
Carbon	0.03 Max
Manganese	1.0 – 2.5
Silicon	0.3 – 0.65
Sulphur	0.03 Max
Phosphorous	0.03 Max
Chromium	19.5 – 22.0
Nickel	9 – 11
Ferrite Number	10

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES	AS WELDED
Tensile strength	605 MPa
0.2% Proof stress	465 MPa
Elongation on 4d	35 %
Impact energy at -196°C	80 J
Hardness	200 – 220 HV