Exaton 19.9.L (GMAW)

Exaton 19.9.L (GMAW) is a high‑quality stainless‑steel MIG wire designed for demanding cryogenic and high‑temperature applications. It offers excellent impact strength, low spatter, and stable arc performance.

Key Features

• Optimized chemistry for cryogenic service down to -269 °C and service temperatures up to 350 °C.
• High corrosion resistance with increased Cr and Mo content.
• Consistent batch‑to‑batch chemistry and mechanical properties.
• Low‑moisture SAW flux packaging for reduced damage during handling.

Specifications

• Alloy Type: Austenitic (≈8 % ferrite), 19 % Cr – 9 % Ni – Low C.
• Shielding Gas: M12, M13 (EN ISO 14175).
• Wire Diameters & Current/Voltage Ranges: 0.8 mm (40‑120 A, 15‑19 V), 1.0 mm (60‑220 A, 15‑28 V), 1.2 mm (150‑260 A, 24‑29 V), 1.6 mm (230‑350 A, 25‑30 V).
• Tensile Strength (As Welded): 570 MPa, Yield Strength: 420 MPa, Elongation: 41 %.
• Impact Energy (As Welded, -269 °C): 40 J.
• Typical Wire Composition (%): C 0.019, Mn 1.7, Si 0.4, S 0.012, P 0.022, Ni 10.6, Cr 19.8, Mo 0.2, Cu 0.2, N 0.06, Nb 0.02, Ti 0.004, Co 0.07.

Applications

• Cryogenic equipment such as dewars, LNG/LPG tanks, and liquid nitrogen/helium storage.
• High‑temperature stainless‑steel welding up to 350 °C.
• MIG/MAG, plasma, hot‑wire TIG, and mechanized TIG welding.
• Overlay welding and single‑layer welds for corrosion‑critical components.