CastoWig 45503 WS Austenitic weld metal Ø 2.4mm

for stainless steels

CastoWig 45503 WS

Austenitic weld metal with low δ-ferrite content. Resistant to intergranular corrosion up to 350 °C. Scale resistant up to 800 °C. The lowest permissible operating temperature is -296 °C. Can be polished to a mirror finish.

Technical data
EN ISO 14343 - A: W 19 9 L
AWS A5.9: ER308L
Material no.: 1.4316

Yield strength Rp0.2: ≥ 400 MPa
Tensile strength Rm: ≥ 570 MPa
Elongation at break A5: ≥ 35 %
Notched impact energy AV: ≥ 100 J

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,
1.4541 - X 6 CrNiTi 18-10,
1.4552 - GX 5 CrNiNb 18-9,
1.4948 - X 6 CrNi 18-11

as well as corresponding clad steels and for surfacing these materials.
CastoWig 45503 WS is used in the chemical industry, 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. Use 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, DB (43.024.09), CE