OK Autrod 430LNb

OK Autrod 430LNb is a continuous ferritic stainless solid wire with low carbon, 18 % Cr and Nb stabilization, designed for automotive exhaust system production where corrosion and thermal fatigue resistance are critical.

Key Features

• Low carbon ferritic stainless steel wire
• Stabilized with 0.5 % Nb for improved corrosion and thermal fatigue resistance
• Available in 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm diameters
• Suitable for MIG welding with M12/M13 shielding gases

Specifications

• Alloy Type: 18 % Cr – 0.5 % Nb
• Shielding Gas: M12, M13 (EN ISO 14175)
• Classifications: EN ISO 14343‑A : G 18 L Nb, Werkstoffnummer ~1.4511
• Approvals: CE EN 13479, UKCA EN 13479
• Tensile (As Welded): Yield 275 MPa, Tensile 420 MPa, Elongation 26 %
• Typical Wire Composition (%): C 0.01, Mn 0.48, Si 0.39, S 0.006, P 0.017, Ni 0.21, Cr 18.2, Mo 0.02, Cu 0.05, N 0.02, Nb 0.4
• Deposition Data:
  • 0.8 mm: 50‑140 A, 16‑22 V, 3.4‑11.0 m/min, 0.8‑2.7 kg/h
  • 1.0 mm: 80‑190 A, 16‑24 V, 2.9‑8.4 m/min, 1.1‑3.1 kg/h
  • 1.2 mm: 180‑280 A, 20‑28 V, 4.9‑8.5 m/min, 2.6‑4.5 kg/h

Applications

• Automotive exhaust system manufacturing
• Welding similar and matching stainless steels requiring high corrosion resistance
• Production environments needing thermal fatigue performance