OK Autrod 318

OK Autrod 318 is a Nb‑stabilized SAW wire for welding stainless steels in the AISI 316 group, offering high resistance to intergranular corrosion and suitability for corrosive environments up to 400 °C.

Key Features

• Nb‑stabilized for enhanced corrosion resistance
• Designed for AISI 316/316Ti stainless steels
• Compatible with OK Flux 10.92 or 10.93
• Available in standard spools and Marathon Pac bulk drums for high‑volume production
• Manufactured at ESAB’s Vamberk Center of Excellence (Czech Republic)

Specifications

• Classifications: EN ISO 14343‑A S 19 12 3 Nb, SFA/AWS A5.9 ER318
• Approvals: CE (EN 13479), DB 52.039.11, UKCA (EN 13479), VdTÜV 12101
• Typical Wire Composition %: C 0.04, Mn 1.8, Si 0.4, Ni 11.5, Cr 18.9, Mo 2.6, N 0.04, Nb 0.7, FN WRC‑92 11

Applications

• Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) of stainless steel components
• High‑temperature service up to 400 °C
• Environments with nitric acid or similar corrosive media
• High‑volume production lines requiring reduced downtime