NC-38L Welding Electrode, E308L-16: Flexible electrode for welding 304L and 304 stainless steel in all positions, suitable for low to high temperatures, with low carbon deposit metal (0.034%) and composition 18%Cr – 8%Ni.
With advanced features and precise specifications, the NC-38L and E308L-16 are ideal solutions for welding stainless steel that requires high durability, flexibility, and industrial-grade quality.
AWS A5.4 E308L-16
NC-38L, E308L-16 welding electrode is a welding electrode specifically designed for welding applications on 304L and 304 stainless steel types.
This electrode has high flexibility, so it can be used in all welding positions, whether flat, upright, inverted, or horizontal.
| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Welding Electrode NC-38L |
| Brand | KOBELCO |
| Electrode Type | Welding Electrodes for Stainless Steel |
| Welding Electrode Size | 2.6 mm, 3.2 mm, 4.0 mm |
| Weight Per Packaging | 20 Kg |
| AWS Standard | AWS A5.4 E308L-16 |
Mechanical properties of all metals being welded
| Product | 0.2% OS (MPa) | TS (MPa) | EL (%) | IV (J) | |
NC-38L | Example | 410 | 580 | 48 | 0°C: 78 |
| Guaranty | – | ≥ 520 | ≥ 35 | – | |
Recommended Production Size and Welding Current
| Electrode Diameter (mm) | 2.6 | 3.2 | 4.0 | |
| Electrode Length (mm) | 300 | 350 | 350 | |
Current Range (Amp) | Flat position | 75 ~ 95A | 85 ~ 120A | 110 ~ 160A |
| Vertical & overhead | 70 ~ 90A | 80 ~ 115A | 90 ~ 140A | |
Chemical composition of all welded metals (mass %)
| Product | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Ni | Cr | |
NC-38L | Example | 0.03 | 0.38 | 1.5 | 0.02 | <0.01 | 9.6 | 20.3 |
| Guaranty | ≤ 0.04 | ≤ 0.90 | 0.5 ~ 2.5 | ≤ 0.04 | ≤ 0.03 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 18.0 ~ 21.0 | |
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