Weld Star ER 316LSi Stainless Wire MIG Wire
- Low carbon content to minimise carbide precipitation and intergranular corrosion
- Silicon addition for improved weld pool fluidity, wetting, penetration, arc stability, and reduced spatter
- Excellent corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments, including those with exposure to acids, chlorides, and marine conditions
- Suitable for welding stainless steel plates, sheets, pipes, and fittings
- Commonly used in chemical processing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, marine applications, and architectural structures
£63.00 – £71.99 ex VAT
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Weld Star ER 316LSi Stainless Steel MIG Wire is a premium quality welding wire designed for MIG welding applications involving stainless steel grade 316 or similar materials. It is made with a low carbon content and silicon addition to minimise carbide precipitation and improve weldability. This makes it ideal for applications where post-welding exposure to corrosive environments is a concern.
High temperature resistance up to 400°C.
Applications
- Welding stainless steel components in various industries, including chemical processing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, marine applications, and architectural structures
- Joining stainless steel plates, sheets, pipes, and fittings
- Welding stainless steel to carbon steel
- Welding 304 clad steels
- Applying stainless steel sheet linings to carbon steel shells
Ordering
| Description | Part No. |
|---|---|
| ER 316LSi – 0.6mm – 5kg | 6011100427 |
| ER 316LSi – 0.8mm – 5kg | 6011100428 |
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Free Delivery |
Free Delivery |
| Brand |
Weld Star |
| Size |
0.6mm ,0.8mm |
| AWS Class |
ER 316LSi |
| EN ISO Class |
G 19 12 3 L Si |
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EWS Fleet Coverage Areas:Â
Southampton | Eastleigh | Winchester | Alton | Farnham | Petersfield | Havant | Hayling Island | Waterlooville | Fareham | Portsmouth | Gosport | Chichester | Arun | Worthing | New Forest | Christchurch | Salisbury | Wiltshire | Test Valley | Basingstoke and Deane | West Berkshire | Reading | Hart | Waverley | East Hampshire | East Dorset | Hampshire | Bournemouth | Poole | Lymington | Ringwood | Verwood | East Preston | Goring-by-Sea | Lancing | Shoreham-by-Sea | Steyning | Bramber | Horsham | Adur
Nationwide Delivery (all items excluding gas cylinders):
Free UK mainland (England, Scotland and Wales) delivery on orders over £85 inc. VAT.
UK mainland delivery is £7.50 inc. VAT on orders under £85 inc. VAT.
UK islands and Northern Ireland shipping costs may vary.
UK Delivery for Gas Cylinders:
Shipping costs for gas cylinders are calculated at checkout once the delivery postcode is entered.
International Delivery:
Please contact us for an accurate delivery quote.
Typical Base Materials
All 300 series austenitic stainless steel, particularly 316 and 316L*
* Illustrative, not exhaustive list
Standards
EN ISO 14343-A - G 19 12 3 L Si
AWS A5.9 - ER 316LSi
| Chemical Composition %Â (Typical) | ||||||
| C% | Mn% | Si% | S% | P% | ||
| 0.017 | 1.79 | 0.90 | 0.002 | 0.027 | Â | |
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | ||
| Ni% | Cr% | Mo% | Cu% | |||
| 11.15 | 18.55 | 2.550 | 0.42 | |||
| Mechanical Properties |
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| Tensile Strength | ≥510 MPa | |
| Yield Strength | ≥320 MPa |
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| Elongation | ≥25 % |
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| Impact Strength | ≥80 J |
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Mechanical properties are approximate and may vary based on the heat, shielding gas, welding parameters and other factors.
| Welding Parameters - M12 | ||
| Ømm | Current (A) | Voltage (V) |
| 0.80 mm | 40-120 | 15-20 |
| 1.00 mm | 80-160 | 16-22 |
| 1.20 mm |
100-210 | 17-23 |
| Welding Parameters - M13 | ||
| Ømm | Current (A) | Voltage (V) |
| 0.80 mm | 160-210 | 24-28 |
| 1.00 mm | 180-280 | 25-30 |
| 1.20 mm |
200-300 | 26-32 |
Shielding Gases
EN ISO 14175 - M12, M13
Welding Positions
EN ISO 6947 - PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF
| Packaging Data | |||
| Diameter |
Weight | Spool | Pallet Qty |
| 0.60mm
0.80 mm 1.00 mm |
5 Kg 5 Kg 5 Kg |
D200 D200 D200 |
200 200 200 |
