HYW E316LT-1 (316L) Stainless Steel Flux-Cored Welding Wire is an all-position, gas-shielded, molybdenum-bearing stainless flux-cored wire that delivers superior corrosion and pitting resistance on 316 / 316L stainless. It runs with a stable, low-spatter arc and an easily released slag for a clean bead. Select your diameter and spool size from the options above.
Key Features
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› Available in .035", .045", and 1/16" on 10 lb and 25 lb plastic spools
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› Molybdenum-bearing deposit for superior pitting & corrosion resistance
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› All-position FCAW-G design for out-of-position welding
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› Reasonable ferrite content for crack and intergranular-corrosion resistance
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› Stable arc, low spatter, good bead appearance, easy slag removal
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› Lower welding fume than solid wire, with excellent usability
Ideal Applications
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› Welding low-carbon 18Cr–12Ni–2Mo stainless (316 / 316L)
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› Marine, chemical, and pharmaceutical equipment
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› Tanks and piping exposed to chlorides and acids
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› General corrosion-resistant stainless fabrication
Technical Specifications
| AWS Classification |
AWS A5.22 / A5.22M E316LT-1 (gas-shielded) |
| Tensile Strength |
80,000 psi (550 MPa) minimum |
| Wire Type |
Austenitic stainless steel flux-cored (gas-shielded) |
| Base Metals |
18% Cr–12% Ni–2% Mo stainless (316 / 316L) |
| Process |
FCAW-G (gas-shielded flux-cored) |
| Welding Position |
All positions |
| Polarity |
DC+ (DCEP / reverse polarity) |
| Shielding Gas |
100% CO₂ or 75–80% Ar / 20–25% CO₂ |
| Packaging |
10 lb & 25 lb plastic spools |
Available Sizes & Recommended Amperage
| Diameter |
Recommended Amperage |
| .035" (0.9 mm) |
125 – 250 A |
| .045" (1.2 mm) |
150 – 300 A |
| 1/16" (1.6 mm) |
200 – 400 A |
Recommended amperage ranges are general guidelines; optimal settings vary with base-metal thickness, joint design, shielding, and welding position. Keep wire in a dry location and use promptly after opening — flux-cored wire is moisture-sensitive and should not be stored long in high humidity.
