CastoWig 45500 WS Austenitic weld metal

for stainless steels

CastoWig 45500 WS

Austenitic weld metal with low carbon content and approx. 10 % δ-ferrite. Resistant to pitting and intergranular corrosion up to 400 °C. Scale resistant up to 800 °C. The lowest operating temperature is -196 °C. Can be polished to a mirror finish.

Technical data
EN ISO 14343 - A: W 19 12 3 L
AWS A5.9: ER316L
Material no.: 1.4430

Applications
For joint welding of non-stabilized and stabilized CrNi steels, e.g:
1.4301 - X 5 CrNi 18-10 (X 5 CrNi 18-9),
1.4306 - X 2 CrNi 19-11 (X 2 CrNi 18-9),
1.4308 - GX 6 CrNi 18-9,
1.4311 - X 2 CrNiN 18-10,
1.4401 - X 5 CrNiMo 17-12-2 (X 5 CrNiMo 18-10),
1.4404 - X 2 CrNiMo 17-13-2 (X 2 CrNiMo 18-10),
1.4406 - X 2 CrNiMoN 17-12-2,
1.4408 - GX 6 CrNiMo 18-10,
1.4429 - X 2 CrNiMoN 17-13-3
1.4435 - X 2 CrNiMo 18-14-3 (X 2 CrNiMo 18-12),
1.4436 - X 5 CrNiMo 17-13-3 (X 5 CrNiMo 18-12),
1.4541 - X 6 CrNiTi 18-10,
1.4550 - X 6 CrNiNb 18-10 (X 10 CrNiNb 18-9),
1.4552 - GX 5 CrNiNb 18-9,
1.4571 - X 6 CrNiMoTi 17-12-2,
1.4573 - X 10 CrNiMoTi 18-12,
1.4580 - X 6 CrNiMoNb 17-12-2,
1.4581 - GX 5 CrNiMoNb 17-12-2,
1.4583 - X 10 CrNiMoNb 18-12,
1.4948 - X 6 CrNi 18-11
as well as corresponding clad steels and for surfacing these materials.
CastoWig 45500 WS is used in the chemical industry, the textile industry, in machine, apparatus, pipeline and container construction as well as in the general food industry and in breweries.

Processing instructions
Clean welding areas. Limit interpass temperature to 150 °C. Ensure a continuous supply of filler material. Form sufficiently for root welds. Wire brushes made of austenitic CrNi steels.

Welding positions: all, except PG (f)
Type of current: = (-)
Shielding gas: EN ISO 14175 - I1 (100 % Ar)

Approvals
TÜV, DNV GL, DB (43.024.08), CE

Specification

Code 331212
Category Highly alloyed
Number in package 5.0 kg
Price per unit 87,37 £ / kg
Price excl. VAT 436,85 £
Price incl. VAT 20% 524,22 £
Availability within 5 to 10 days
Diameter:
Material Safety data Sheets

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