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Hajji Welding Supplies, located in Tunis, Tunisia, is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-strength welding consumables designed for critical fabrication and repair tasks. They provide AWS Class E312-16 coated electrodes that are specifically crafted to offer outstanding crack resistance, impressive tensile strength, and consistent weld quality. Produced under rigorous quality control and in line with international standards, these electrodes excel in welding challenging steels and dissimilar metal joints. Hajji Welding Supplies caters to the heavy engineering, construction, mining, and maintenance sectors with reliable products backed by solid technical expertise.
| Classification | AWS A5.4, E312-16 |
| 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 E312-16 Coated Electrodes Application & uses |
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AWS E312-16 is a high-alloy austenitic stainless steel electrode that contains around 28–32% chromium and 8–10% nickel. This distinctive blend results in a robust, crack-resistant weld metal with a high ferrite content, making it very tolerant to dilution. The weld metal produced boasts exceptional tensile strength, good ductility, and remarkable resistance to impact and thermal shock. These electrodes ensure stable arc characteristics, a smooth bead appearance, and dependable mechanical performance even in tough welding conditions.
| C | Cr | Ni | Mo | Mn | Si | P | S | Cu |
0.15 | 28.0-32.0 | 8.0-10.5 | 0.75 | 0.5-2.5 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
| Diameter | Process | Volt | Amps (flat) | Amps (V/OH) | |
| in | (mm) | ||||
| 3/32 | (2.4) | SMAW | 24-28 | 70-85 | 65-75 |
| 1/8 | (3.2) | SMAW | 26-30 | 85-110 | 80-90 |
| 5/32 | (4.0) | SMAW | 28-32 | 110-140 | 100-120 |
| 3/16 | (4.8) | SMAW | 28-32 | 120-160 | 110-130 |
At Hajji Welding Supplies, we take pride in being one of Tunis’s trusted suppliers of high-quality welding consumables. Our expertise lies in AWS Class E312-16 Coated Electrodes, engineered for precision, durability, and resistance to corrosion. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we provide welding solutions that support industries across construction, energy, shipbuilding, and manufacturing.
AWS Class E312-16 coated electrodes are commonly used for welding challenging, crack-sensitive, and dissimilar steels. Typical applications include connecting carbon steel to stainless steel, welding high-carbon and high-strength steels, tool steels, spring steels, and wear-resistant steels. They are frequently employed in the repair and maintenance of shafts, gears, dies, and heavy machinery components. Thanks to their excellent crack resistance and high strength, these electrodes are perfect for fabrication and repair tasks where metallurgical compatibility and weld reliability are crucial.
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