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Afrox Subarc 347

Welding Consumables
Subarc 347 is used to weld titanium and niobium stabilised
18/8 stainless steel types 321 and 347. Service temperatures
are typically -100°C to about 400°C. Applications are similar
to 308L and include food, brewery, pharmaceutical equipment,
architectural, general fabrication and nuclear engineering.

Classifications
AWS A5.9 ER347
EN ISO 14343-A S 19 9 Nb
EN ISO 14343-B SS 347

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon <0,04 % Nickel 9,7
% Manganese 1,5 % Molybdenum 0,2
% Silicon 0,4 % Niobium 0,6
% Sulphur 0,005 % Copper 0,1
% Phosphorous 0,02 Ferrite Number 8,0
% Chromium 19,5

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

Tensile Strength 660 MPa
0,2% Proof Stress 450 MPa
% Elongation on 4d 42
Impact Energy at -20°C 100 J
Microstructure Austenite with a controlled level of
ferrite, normally in the range 3 - 12FN
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Flux Dependent

Packing Data
SAW Wire (DC+)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) Amps (A) Volts (V) (kg)
3,2 400 32 25,0 W078168
Suggested flux: Afrox Flux MK-SS or Oerlikon Flux OP33
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Afrox Subarc 904L

Welding Consumables

Subarc 904L consumables give a fully austenitic, low carbon weld

metal with molybdenum and copper, with good resistance to
corrosion in sulphuric, phosphoric and other inorganic and organic
acids. They are not normally chosen for resistance to corrosion
in concentrated nitric acid. For service in severe chloride pitting
media, overmatching nickel-based weld metal is recommended. It
is the preferred weld metal for some lower alloy austenitics such
as Creusot UHB 34L and UHB 734L for wet process phosphoric acid
service. Applications include tanks and process vessels, piping
systems, agitators, rotors, cast pumps and valves for use in the
fertiliser, phosphoric, sulphuric and acetic acid plants, and in salt
and seawater environments. It is also used on mild and low alloy
steels.

Classifications
AWS A5.9 ER385
EN ISO 14343-A S 20 25 5 Cu L
EN ISO 14343-B SS 385

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,01 % Chromium 20,0
% Manganese 1,7 % Nickel 25,0
% Silicon 0,3 % Molybdenum 4,5
% Sulphur 0,001 % Copper 1,5
% Phosphorous 0,01

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Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)
Tensile Strength 650 MPa
0,2% Proof Stress 490 MPa
% Elongation on 4d 35
Impact Energy at -20°C 210 J
Microstructure In the as welded condition the weld
metal microstructure is fully austenitic
Flux Dependent

Packing Data
SAW Wire (DC+)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) Amps (A) Volts (V) (kg)
2,4 350 28 25,0 W078180
Suggested flux: Afrox Flux MK-SS or Oerlikon Flux OP33
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Afrox Subarc 2209

Welding Consumables
Subarc 2209 is used on duplex stainless steel pipe, plate, fittings
and forgings having an approximate 50:50 microstructure of
austenite with a ferrite matrix. This, coupled with general alloying
level, confers:
High strength compared with standard austenitic steels,
e.g. type 316L
Good general corrosion resistance in a range of
environments
High resistance to chloride induced stress corrosion
cracking (CSCC)
High resistance to pitting attack in chloride environments,
e.g. sea water.
These alloys are finding widening application in the offshore oil/
gas, chemical and petrochemical process industries, e.g. pipework
systems, flow-lines, risers, manifolds, etc.

Classifications
AWS A5.9 ER2209
EN ISO 14343-A S 22 9 3 NL
EN ISO 14343-B SS 2209

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,015 % Nickel 8,2
% Manganese 1,6 % Molybdenum 3,2
% Silicon 0,5 % Chromium 23,0
% Sulphur 0,001 % Copper 0,1

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% Phosphorous 0,015 % Nitrogen 0,17

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

Tensile Strength 800 - 835 MPa
0,2% Proof Stress 560 - 602 MPa
% Elongation on 4d 28 - 35
Impact Energy at -30°C 85 J
Impact Energy at -50°C 70 J
Microstructure Multi-pass welds in the as welded condition contain about 25 -
50% ferrite depending on dilution and heat input/cooling rate
conditions

Flux Dependent

Packing Data
SAW Wire (DC+)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) Amps (A) Volts (V) (kg)
2,4 350 30 25,0 W078176
3,2 400 32 25,0 W078178

Suggested flux: Afrox Flux MK-SS or Oerlikon Flux OP33 or Metrode Flux SSB
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Metrode Subarc Zeron® 100X

Welding Consumables

Subarc Zeron® 100X is a solid electrode for welding Zeron®100

and other super duplex alloys for service in the as welded
condition. This electrode is overmatching with respect to nickel
content to achieve the correct austenite-ferrite microstructural
phase balance.

Classifications
AWS A5.9 ER2594
EN ISO 14343-A S 29 9 4 NL

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,015 % Nickel 9,3
% Manganese 0,7 % Molybdenum 3,7
% Silicon 0,4 % Tungsten 0,6
% Sulphur 0,002 % Copper 0,7
% Phosphorous 0,02 % Nitrogen 0,23
% Chromium 25,0 PREn 41 PREw 42
PREw Cr + 3,3Mo + 1,65W + 16N
Pitting Resistance Equivalent
PREn = Cr + 3,3 Mo + 16N

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

0,2% Proof Stress 700 - 750 MPa
Tensile Strength 890 - 950 MPa
Elongation on 5d 24
12 Charpy V-Notch at -50°C 40 J
Hardness 290 HV
Flux Dependent

Packing Data
SAW Wire (DC+)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) Amps (A) Volts (V) (kg)
2,4 350 29 25,0 W078502

Recommended flux: Metrode SSB

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Metrode Subarc 16.8.2

Welding Consumables
Subarc 16.8.2 is a solid wire for welding 300H series stainless
steel. The consumable has a controlled composition optimised for
performance in structural service at temperatures up to 800°C. It
is essentially a dilute hybrid between 308H and 316H. Rather than
matching any single parent metal, it has applications for welding
all the 3XXH series of stainless steels with up to 0,04 - 0,10%
carbon. Applications include catalytic crackers, cyclones, transfer
lines, furnace parts, thick wall steam piping, superheater headers,
gas and steam turbine components in the petrochemical, chemical
process plants and power generation industries.

Classifications
AWS A5.9 ER16.8.2
EN ISO 14343-A S 16 8 2
EN ISO 14343-B SS 16 8 2

Typical Chemical Analysis

% Carbon 0,06 % Nickel 8,5
% Manganese 1,4 % Molybdenum 1,3
% Silicon 0,4 % Chromium 15,5
% Sulphur 0,01 % Copper 0,1
% Phosphorous 0,02 Ferrite Number 1,0 - 6,0

Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)

0,2% Proof Stress 360 MPa
Tensile Strength 630 MPa
% Elongation on 5d 29 12
Charpy V-Notch at -196°C 30 J
Flux Dependent

Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter Current Pack Mass Item Number
(mm) Amps (A) Volts (V) (kg)
2,4 350 30 25,0 W078520
Recommended flux: Afrox MK-SS, Metrode SSB or Oerlikon OP33
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McKay MK-SS Submerged Arc Flux

Welding Consumables

McKay MK-SS flux is an agglomerated flux containing chromium

for the welding of AISI 300 and 400 series stainless steels. The
addition of chromium helps to reduce the losses caused by
oxidation in the arc. The weld has good mechanical properties
and impacts and the weld bead appearance is clean and well
shaped. McKay MK-SS can also be used to join dissimilar steels
such as 300 series stainless to low carbon steel using an ER309L
type wire. When welding stainless steels, it is recommended to
keep the heat input to below 25 kJ/cm to avoid cracks during the
solidification stage.

Storage and Re-baking

The higher the basicity index of agglomerated fluxes, the more
hygroscopic such a flux would be. All agglomerated fluxes
should therefore be stored in conditions of less than 70% relative
humidity. Welding with damp flux can cause porosity. Re-drying
of flux suspected of being moist should be done for approximately
two hours at about 300°C at a flux depth of about 25 mm.

Classifications
AWS A5.17/ASME SFA ER-308, ER-308L, ER-309, ER-309L, ER-
5.17 316, ER-316L
ER-410, ER-420, ER-410NiMo, ER-430,
ER-347

Flux Characteristics
Maximum Welding Current 800 A
Polarity DC or AC

12 Packing Data
Pack Mass (kg) Item Number
25,0 W071404