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Khaleed Stainless is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of AWS Class E308/308H-16 Electrodes based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They specialize in providing top-notch welding consumables specifically designed for heat-resistant stainless steel applications. These electrodes are perfect for welding 304H stainless steel and other heat-resistant austenitic stainless steels. With a higher carbon content than 308L, AWS Class E308/308H-16 Electrodes offer enhanced high-temperature strength and creep resistance, ensuring they stand the test of time even in elevated temperature conditions. They provide excellent arc stability, a smooth bead finish, and impressive corrosion resistance, making them a go-to choice for industries like petrochemical, refinery, power generation, and furnace applications.
Typically, AWS Class E308/308H-16 Electrodes are made up of chromium (18–21%), nickel (9–11%), and a higher carbon content (0.04–0.08%) compared to 308L, which boosts their creep resistance at high temperatures. The weld deposit boasts a tensile strength of around 550–650 MPa, a yield strength of about 300–350 MPa, and an elongation of roughly 30%. These electrodes are designed to deliver exceptional toughness, durability, and oxidation resistance while maintaining their strength even under prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
| Classification | AWS A5.4, E308/308H-16 |
| Form | Welding Electrode, Welding Rods |
| Type Of Current | AC-DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive) |
| Welding Position | F, V, OH, H |
| Size | 2.0 mm, 2.50 mm, 3.15 mm, 4.00 mm, 5.0 mm |
| AC/DC+ | AC or DC (+) |
| JIS Specification | BS 2926 19.9 A R |
| Other Specification | DIN 8556 E19 9 R 23 A |
| AWS E308/308H-16 Coated Electrodes Application & uses |
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| C | Cr | Cu | Ferrite | Mn | Mo | Ni | Si |
| 0.04 % | 20 % | 0.10 % | 9 FN % | 1.80 % | 0.30 % | 10 % | 0.50 % |
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Light-coated electrodes are ideal for welding 18-8 austenitic stainless steel, offering smooth weld beads with minimal slag formation. Available in sizes ranging from 3/32″ to 5/32″ in diameter, they are suited for applications where easy slag removal is essential.
Heavy-coated electrodes provide enhanced slag control and stable arc characteristics, making them suitable for high-heat applications. These electrodes come in sizes from 3/32″ to 5/32″ in diameter and are ideal for out-of-position welding due to their robust coating.
Shielded arc electrodes offer high weld quality with reduced spatter, making them excellent for shielded arc welding. Available in sizes ranging from 3/32″ to 5/32″ in diameter, they provide superior arc stability and slag detachability, resulting in cleaner welds.
We guarantee quality products such as AWS Class E308/308H-16 Electrodes that consistently pass all tests, such as hardness testing, spectro analysis, PMI, flaring tests, macro and micro tests, pitting resistance, and IGC tests. We ensure all documentation requirements such as commercial invoices, packaging lists, Certificate of Origin, and Third-Party Inspection Certificates to ensure the finest quality and satisfaction of our valued customers.
AWS Class E308/308H-16 Electrodes are extensively utilized in high-temperature service applications where both strength and corrosion resistance are paramount. They are commonly used for welding boiler components, superheater tubes, furnace parts, heat exchangers, and reactors in power plants and petrochemical facilities. Their ability to resist scaling and creep deformation at elevated temperatures makes them ideal for fabrication and repair welding in refineries, chemical plants, and industrial furnaces. These electrodes ensure reliable performance in demanding environments that experience both mechanical stress and heat exposure.







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