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Product Summary

The US Forge Stainless Steel 308L electrode is designed for fabrication and repair of stainless steel components where consistent welding performance is required. It is used with SMAW welding machines on AC or DC reverse polarity, offering flexibility across equipment types. The spray-type arc transfer reduces heat input while maintaining control, making it suitable for all-position welding. Arc stabilizers improve usability on AC machines, while the coating promotes dense, porosity-free welds with easy slag removal. Ideal for stainless steel applications such as tanks and fabricated parts, this electrode delivers dependable results—add it to your welding setup today.

What's Included

    (1) box of rods

Features + Benefits

  • Stainless steel 308L electrode designed for fabrication and repair welding applications
  • Works with stick welding (SMAW) machines using AC or DC reverse polarity
  • Arc stabilizers in the coating makes it outstanding when used on AC, particularly with limited duty cycle, low open circuit voltage AC machines
  • Created with balanced chemistry with spray-type arc transfer, arc stabilizers for AC use, and virtually self-lifting slag for clean welds
  • Used where service conditions are not severe, often on large fabricated parts involving high volumes of welding, dairy and restaurant equipment and chemical tanks
  • Designed for welding stainless steels including types 201, 202, 204, 301, 304, and 308, as well as CF-8, CF-3, CF-20 and HF castings
  • Meets AWS E308L-16 specifications
  • 85,000 PSI tensile strength

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

7354805

Brand

US Forge
AttributeSpecification

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

5.1 LB

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty