RATNA 308 (AWS A5.4 E308-16)

All-Position Stainless Steel Electrode for Maximum Resistance to Cracking and Corrosion

Classification:

AWS/SFA-5.4: E 308-16, DIN E 199R26
IS-5206: E 19.9R 26, BS 19.9R

Approval:

RDSO

Characteristics:

Stainless steel electrode with excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance, high resistance to cracking, and radiographic-quality weld deposits. Provides smooth finish, spatter-free welding, and self-peeling slag.

Application:

Joining AISI 301, 302, 304, and 308 steels with 18Cr/8Ni composition or similar.
German steel Nos. 4016, 4501, 4300, 4301 on continental steel V2A.
Steels of difficult weldability, such as certain grades of armour steel.

ALL WELD CHEMICAL COMPOSITION %
C	Mn	Si	S	P	Cr	Ni
0.080 Max.	0.50–2.50	1.00 Max.	0.030 Max.	0.040 Max.	18.00–21.00	9.00–11.00

ALL WELD MECHANICAL PROPERTIES :
UTS (N/mm²)	EL % (l=4d)	CHARPY “V” NOTCH IMPACT AT	FERRITE (FN)
550–660	35–45	+20°C: 60–80 J	3–10

DIMENSION, CURRENT CONDITION & PACKING DATA
Size(mm) (Dia)	Size(inch) (Dia)	Current Condition (DC+/AC) Amps	Kg./pkt.	Kg./Case
2.00 × 300	5/64” × 12”	40–60	1.5	15
2.50 / 2.40 × 350	3/32” × 14”	50–80	2	20
3.15 / 3.20 × 350	1/8” × 14”	75–100	2	20
4.00 × 350	5/32” × 14”	110–140	2	20
5.00 × 350	3/16” × 14”	150–180	2	20