Exaton 19.9.L (SAW)

Exaton 19.9.L is a high‑performance submerged arc welding (SAW) filler metal designed for stainless steel grades 18Cr/8Ni/ELC and 18Cr/8Ni/Nb, suitable for service temperatures up to 350°C (660°F) and cryogenic applications such as LNG, LPG, liquid nitrogen and liquid helium storage.

Key Features

• Optimised chemistry for high impact strength and corrosion resistance in cryogenic environments
• Controlled ferrite content for resistance to micro‑fissuring and excellent arc stability
• Low spatter, high fluidity and consistent performance batch‑to‑batch
• Available in 25 kg and larger drum packaging with moisture‑resistant flux

Specifications

• Classifications: EN ISO 14343‑A S 19 9 L, SFA/AWS A5.9 ER308L, Werkstoffnummer ~1.4316
• Approvals: CE EN 13479, UKCA EN 13479, VdTÜV 03771
• Alloy Type: Austenitic (≈8 % ferrite) – 19 % Cr, 9 % Ni, low C
• 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, FN deLong 6, FN WRC‑92 7

Applications

• Submerged arc welding of stainless steel for heavy‑duty environments
• Cryogenic container, tank and dewar fabrication
• Multi‑layer weld overlays requiring high corrosion resistance
• Projects needing consistent weld quality with minimal parameter adjustments