Shield-Bright 308L

Shield-Bright 308L is a gas‑shielded flux‑cored welding wire designed for 18%Cr‑8%Ni stainless steels, suitable for all‑position welding of grades 301, 302, 304, 304L, 308 and 308L.

Key Features

• Low carbon (max 0.04%) reduces carbide precipitation and improves impact toughness
• Easy slag release with minimal post‑weld cleaning
• Operates in spray transfer mode with mixed or CO₂ shielding gas
• Available in 1.2 mm and 1.6 mm diameters for a range of deposition rates

Specifications

• Welding Current: DC+
• Alloy Type: C Cr Ni
• Shielding Gas: M21, C1 (EN ISO 14175)
• Diameter & Amps: 1.2 mm – 130‑220 A, 1.6 mm – 160‑320 A
• Voltage: 24‑33 V (depending on diameter)
• Deposition Rate: 1.9‑4.6 kg/h (1.2 mm), 2.0‑4.5 kg/h (1.6 mm)
• Tensile Strength (As Welded): 568 MPa (C1), 580 MPa (M21)
• Yield Strength (As Welded): 372 MPa (C1), 410 MPa (M21)
• Elongation: 61 % (C1), 44 % (M21)
• Impact Value @ –29 °C: 60 J (C1), 50 J (M21)

Applications

• Welding of 300‑series stainless steel structures
• Fabrication of pressure vessels and piping
• High‑speed automated or robotic welding of thin‑gauge stainless components
• All‑position welds requiring superior slag release and low spatter