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Stick Electrodes for Stainless Steel

The flux coating on these electrodes produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

E308L—E308L electrodes are for 201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 305, and 308 stainless steel. They create welds that work well at cryogenic temperatures.

E309L—E309L electrodes are for 309 stainless steel. They can also be used for other stainless steel where pre- and post-heat treatments aren’t possible, as well as for joining dissimilar metals.

E310—E310 electrodes are for 310 stainless steel in wrought and cast form. They’re commonly used in heat shields, furnace parts, and ducting applications.

E312—E312 electrodes are for 316L or 318 stainless steel. They are often used to weld wrought and cast alloys, and for joining dissimilar metal.

E316L—E316L electrodes are for 316 stainless steel. They are often used on food-processing equipment, chemical equipment, and for welds on molybdenum-bearing steels.

E330—E330 electrodes are for wrought and cast forms of 330 stainless steel, when heat and scale resistance is needed. They’re often used for heat treatment and in furnace environments.

E410—E410 electrodes are for 410 stainless steel. They are commonly used for surfacing steel mill rolls, furnace and burner parts, and turbine parts.

E2209—E2209 electrodes are for 2209 stainless steel. They have excellent stress resistance, and are often used in offshore oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical applications.

E320LR—E320LR electrodes are for 320 stainless steel.

E347—E347 electrodes are for 321 and 347 stainless steel. They are good for vertical, overhead, and horizontal welding.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		1/2 lb.	1 lb.	5 lbs.
E308L



	1/16"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	50	7973A191	—	000000	000000


	3/32"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	25	7973A193	—	00000	00000
	1/8"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A194	—	00000	00000
	5/32"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	8	7973A195	—	00000	00000
	3/16"	14"	75,000	AC, DCEP	5	7973A196	—	00000	00000


	E309L



			3/32"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	25	7973A656	—	00000	00000


			1/8"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A659	—	00000	00000


			E310



					3/32"	12"	80,000	AC, DCEP	25	7973A436	—	00000	—


					1/8"	14"	80,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A458	—	00000	00000


					E312



							3/32"	12"	95,000	AC, DCEP	25	7973A462	—	00000	00000


							1/8"	14"	95,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A461	—	00000	00000
							5/32"	14"	95,000	AC, DCEP	8	7973A463	—	00000	00000


							E316L



									1/16"	12"	70,000	AC, DCEP	50	7973A201	000000	00000	00000


									3/32"	12"	70,000	AC, DCEP	20	7973A203	—	00000	00000
									1/8"	12"	70,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A204	—	00000	00000


									E330



											3/32"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	25	7973A465	—	00000	000000


											1/8"	14"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A983	—	00000	000000
											5/32"	14"	75,000	AC, DCEP	8	7973A449	—	—	000000


E410



											1/8"	14"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A451	—	—	00000


											E2209



													3/32"	12"	100,000	AC, DCEP	25	7973A456	—	00000	00000


	1/8"	14"											100,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A455	—	00000	00000


	E320LR



													3/32"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	25	7973A984	00000	00000	000000


			1/8"										14"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A985	00000	00000	000000


			E347



													3/32"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	25	7973A986	—	00000	00000


													1/8"	14"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A987	—	00000	00000

Stick Electrodes for Copper, Brass, and Bronze

Weld copper, brass, and bronze with these electrodes. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

ECuSn-C—ECuSn-C electrodes are commonly used for metallic carbon arc welding of brass, bronze, and copper to themselves, and to mild steel, stainless steel, and cast iron.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		0.5 lb.	1 lb.	5 lbs.
ECuSn-C



	1/8"	12"	50,000	AC, DCEN	10	7973A231	000000	000000	0000000

Stick Electrodes for Nickel

Weld nickel with these electrodes.

ENiCrFe-3—ENiCrFe-3 electrodes weld nickel alloys to themselves and to steel and stainless steel. Welds made with these electrodes have excellent wear resistance in high-heat applications and are often used in surfacing and clad-side welding.

ENiCrMo-4—ENiCrMo-4 electrodes weld nickel alloys to themselves and to stainless steel. Their welds have excellent resistance to corrosion, pitting, and stress cracking.

						0.5 lb.		1 lb.		5 lbs.
	Dia.	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		Pkg.		Pkg.		Pkg.
ENiCrFe-3



		3/32"	12"	80,000	DCEP	25	7973A841	000000	7973A842	000000	7973A843	0000000


		1/8"	14"	80,000	DCEP	15	7973A852	00000	7973A853	00000	7973A854	000000
		5/32"	14"	80,000	DCEP	9	7973A861	00000	7973A862	00000	7973A863	000000


		ENiCrMo-4



				3/32"	12"	106,000	DCEP	25	7973A871	00000	7973A872	00000	7973A873	000000


				1/8"	14"	106,000	DCEP	15	7973A881	00000	7973A882	00000	7973A883	000000
				5/32"	14"	106,000	DCEP	9	7973A892	00000	7973A893	00000	7973A894	000000

Stick Electrodes for Joining Cast Iron to Steel and Stainless Steel

Made of 85% pure nickel, these electrodes join cast iron to itself, and to mild steel and stainless steel. Their welds are easily machinable due to their high nickel content. They’re often used to repair castings. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		0.5 lb.	1 lb.	5 lbs.
ENi-CI



	3/32"	12"	65,000	AC, DCEP	20	7973A612	000000	000000	0000000


	1/8"	12"	65,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A241	00000	00000	000000
	5/32"	14"	65,000	AC, DCEP	9	7973A707	—	00000	—
	3/16"	14"	65,000	AC, DCEP	6	7973A728	—	00000	—

Stick Electrodes for Joining Dissimilar Steels and Stainless Steels

Produce strong, crack-resistant welds when joining dissimilar steels and stainless steels. These stick electrodes accommodate differences in thermal expansion and composition between the base metals. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		1 lb.	5 lbs.



3/32"	12"	132,000	AC, DCEP	20	7973A771	000000	000000


1/8"	12"	132,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A781	00000	00000

Carbon-Arc-Gouging Stick Electrodes

These electrodes cut as well as gouge.

Copper-Plated Stick Electrodes—Copper-plated stick electrodes offer better conductivity and stay cooler than electrodes that aren't coated.

				Stick Electrodes			Copper-Plated Stick Electrodes
Dia.	Lg.	For Cutting	Welding Current Designation	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



	5/32"	12"	Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel	DCEP	10	7979A11	000000	10	7979A41	00000


	3/16"	12"	Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel	DCEP	10	7979A12	00000	10	7979A42	0000
	1/4"	12"	Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel	DCEP	10	7979A13	00000	10	7979A43	00000
	5/16"	12"	Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel	DCEP	10	7979A14	00000	10	7979A44	00000
	3/8"	12"	Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel	DCEP	10	7979A15	00000	10	7979A45	00000
	1/2"	12"	Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel	DCEP	—	———	0	10	7979A47	00000
	5/8"	12"	Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel	DCEP	5	7979A18	00000	—	———	0
	3/4"	12"	Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel	DCEP	5	7979A21	00000	—	———	0

Wear-Resistant Stick Electrodes for Steel and Stainless Steel

Increase the wear resistance of your base metal, or restore a worn-down surface with these electrodes. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Hardness	Approx. Rods per lb.		1 lb.	5 lbs.



3/32"	12"	132,000	AC, DCEP	Rockwell C55	10	7973A646	000000	000000


1/8"	12"	132,000	AC, DCEP	Rockwell C55	15	7973A649	00000	00000
5/32"	12"	132,000	AC, DCEP	Rockwell C55	9	7973A653	00000	00000

Flux-Included Brazing Alloys

No need to add flux—these alloys have it built in. Use them in general purpose applications with most metals. These alloys do not include cadmium, so they are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.

Flux Coated, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel

Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Flux-Included Brazing Alloys.

RBCuZn-C—RBCuZn-C alloys create less fumes than other alloys.

	Material Composition								1 lb.		5 lb.
AWS Material Code	Copper	Zinc	Tin	Cadmium	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Dia.	Lg.	Approx. Rods per lb.		Pkg.		Pkg.
RBCuZn-C	58%	41%	1%	0%	1,595 to 1,630	1/16"	18"	35	7972A222	000000	7972A223	0000000
RBCuZn-C	58%	41%	1%	0%	1,595 to 1,630	3/32"	36"	10	7972A225	00000	7972A226	000000
RBCuZn-C	58%	41%	1%	0%	1,595 to 1,630	1/8"	36"	6	7972A228	00000	7972A229	000000
RBCuZn-C	58%	41%	1%	0%	1,595 to 1,630	5/32"	36"	5	7972A911	00000	7972A912	000000
RBCuZn-C	58%	41%	1%	0%	1,595 to 1,630	3/16"	36"	3	7972A232	00000	7972A233	000000
RBCuZn-C	58%	41%	1%	0%	1,595 to 1,630	1/4"	36"	2	7972A913	00000	7972A914	000000

Flux Coated, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel

	Material Composition										Brazing Alloys			1 lb.
AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Cadmium	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Dia.	Lg.	Specs. Met	Mil. Spec.	Approx. Rods per lb.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Pkg.
BAg-5	45%	30%	25%	0%	1,175 to 1,235	1/16"	18"	AWS A5.8	Fed. Spec. QQ-B-654	30	8	76935A11	0000000	76935A14	000000000
BAg-5	45%	30%	25%	0%	1,175 to 1,235	3/32"	18"	AWS A5.8	Fed. Spec. QQ-B-654	15	8	76935A13	000000	76935A15	000000

Flux-Included High-Strength Brazing Alloys

No need to add flux—these alloys have it built in. They create stronger bonds than standard brazing alloys. Since these alloys don’t contain cadmium, they are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help you meet industry regulations.

		Material Composition
	AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Tin	Cadmium	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Braze Type	Dia.	Lg.	Wt., oz.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel



		BAg-7	56%	22%	17%	5%	0%	1,140 to 1,200	Flux Coated, Without Cadmium	1/16"	18"	4	8	76935A12	0000000


		BAg-7	56%	22%	17%	5%	0%	1,140 to 1,200	Flux Coated, Without Cadmium	3/32"	18"	4	4	7315N11	000000