THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY STAINLESS STICK (SMAW) ELECTRODE

Excalibur 308/308H-16, 308L-16 ®

308/308H-16: AWS E308-16/E308H-16; 308L-16: AWS E308L-16

KEY FEATURES CONFORMANCES

Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual deposit chemistry AWS A5.4/A5.4M: 2006:
and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online 308/308H-16 E308-16, E308H-16
308L-16 E308L-16
Designed with low carbon levels to help eliminate
carbide precipitation in high temperature service ASME SFA-A5.4: Same as AWS
Flux coating provides smooth arc transfer and slag ABS:
is self-peeling for easy removal 308/308H-16 E308-16, E308H-16
308L-16 E308L-16
Versatile electrode designed to weld several types
of austenitic steels CWB/CSA W48-06:
308/308H-16 E308-16, E308H-16
308L-16 E308L-16
MIL-E-22200/2:
APPLICATIONS 308/308H-16 MIL-308-16
308L-16 MIL-308L-16
A743 and A744 Type CF-8 cast material
Type 304 stainless steels

DIAMETERS / PACKAGING

WELDING POSITIONS 8 lb (3.6 kg)

Diameter Length Easy Open Can
308/308H-16, 308L-16 All, except vertical down in (mm) in (mm) 308/308H-16 308L-16
3/32 (2.4) 12 (300) ED033083 ED033079

10 lb (4.5 kg)
Diameter Length Easy Open Can
in (mm) in (mm) 308/308H-16 308L-16
1/8 (3.2) 14 (350) ED033084 ED033080
5/32 (4.0) 14 (350) ED033085 ED033081
3/16 (4.8) 14 (350) ED033086 ED033082

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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) – As Required per AWS A5.4/A5.4M: 2006

Yield Strength(2) Tensile Strength Elongation Ferrite

MPa (ksi) MPa (ksi) % Number
Requirements
AWS E308-16, E308H-16 Not Specified 550 (80) min. 35 min. Not Specified
AWS E308L-16 Not Specified 520 (75) min. 35 min. Not Specified
Typical Performance(3)
As-Welded
308/308H-16 435 - 545 (63 - 79) 595 - 640 (86 - 93) 41 - 48 2-4
308L-16 370 - 420 (54 - 61) 540 - 595 (78 - 86) 50 - 55 8-9

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION(1) – As Required per AWS A5.4/A5.4M: 2006

%C %Cr %Ni %Mo %Mn

Requirements
AWS E308-16, E308H-16, E308L-16 0.04 - 0.08(4) 18.0 - 21.0 9.0 - 11.0 0.75 max. 0.5 - 2.5
Typical Performance(3)
308/308H-16 0.05 - 0.06 19.7 - 20.3 9.9 - 10.1 0.03 - 0.07 0.7 - 0.8
308L-16 0.02 - 0.03 19.5 - 19.8 9.7 - 10.3 0.04 - 0.13 0.6 - 0.9

%Si %P %S %Cu
Requirements
AWS E308-16, E308H-16, E308L-16 1.00 max. 0.04 max. 0.03 max. 0.75 max.
Typical Performance(3)
308/308H-16 0.30 - 0.40 0.03 0.02 0.17
308L-16 0.29 - 0.36 0.03 0.02 0.10
(1)
Typical all weld metal. (2)
Measured with 0.2% offset. (3)
See test results disclaimer below. (4)
AWS Requirement for E308L-16 is 0.04% max. carbon.

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Current (Amps)
Polarity 3/32 in (2.4 mm) 1/8 in (3.2 mm) 5/32 in (4.0 mm) 3/16 in (4.8 mm)

308/308H-16, 308L-16
DC+/AC 40 - 70 60 - 100 90 - 140 120 - 185
NOTE: Preferred polarity is listed first.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Certificates of Conformance are available on our website at www.lincolnelectric.com

T E S T R E S U LT S
Test results for mechanical properties, deposit or electrode composition and diffusible hydrogen levels were obtained from a weld produced and tested according to prescribed
standards, and should not be assumed to be the expected results in a particular application or weldment. Actual results will vary depending on many factors, including, but not limited
to, weld procedure, plate chemistry and temperature, weldment design and fabrication methods. Users are cautioned to confirm by qualification testing, or other appropriate means,
the suitability of any welding consumable and procedure before use in the intended application.

C U S TO M E R A S S I S TA N C E P O L I C Y
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the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.

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