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Hajji Welding Supplies, based in Tunis, Tunisia, is a trusted name in manufacturing and supplying top-notch welding consumables specifically designed for corrosion-resistant and critical stainless steel applications. They offer the AWS Class ER316LMN welding wire, which is crafted to deliver exceptional strength, improved corrosion resistance, and consistent weld quality. Produced under rigorous quality control and adhering to international standards, this welding wire is perfect for challenging fabrication environments. Hajji Welding Supplies caters to industries like petrochemical, chemical processing, power generation, marine, and heavy engineering, providing reliable products backed by expert technical support.
| Classification | AWS 5.9, ER316LMN |
| Form | MIG spools, TIG cut lengths, Reels and Coils |
| Type Of Welding | Inert Gas Welding |
| Current | MIG-DCEP / TIG-DCEN |
| Size | 0.76 mm ∞ *4.70xmm |
| ER316LMN Welding Wire Application & uses |
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AWS Class ER316LMN is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel welding wire that includes chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and nitrogen in its composition. Typically, it contains around 18–20% chromium, 11–14% nickel, 2–3% molybdenum, along with a controlled amount of nitrogen. This unique blend boosts both tensile and yield strength while ensuring excellent ductility and toughness. The weld metal produced offers enhanced resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, stable arc characteristics, and dependable mechanical properties even in harsh service conditions.
| C | Cr | Mn | Mo | N | Ni | Si |
| 0.01 % | 19.9 % | 6.9 % | 3.0 % | 0.18 % | 15.9 % | 0.4 % |
| Diameter in | 0.030 | 0.031 | 0.035 | 0.039 | 0.045 | 0.047 | 0.062 | 0.078 | 0.093 | *0.125 | *0.156x | 0.187x |
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| Diameter mm | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 2.40 | *3.20 | *4.00x | *4.70x |
AWS Class ER316LMN welding wire consists of about 18% chromium, 13% nickel, and 2.5–3% molybdenum, along with a carefully controlled amount of nitrogen and low carbon content (≤0.03%). This well-balanced composition enhances resistance to intergranular and pitting corrosion, particularly in environments rich in chlorides. The wire boasts a tensile strength ranging from 550–700 MPa, a yield strength of approximately 350–400 MPa, and an elongation of 35–40%. The addition of nitrogen boosts mechanical strength and structural stability, ensuring excellent weld toughness, ductility, and corrosion resistance, whether in normal or elevated temperature conditions.
The AWS Class ER316LMN welding wire is ideal for joining high-strength austenitic stainless steels that demand superior corrosion resistance. Common applications include pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and offshore components that face chloride-rich environments. It finds extensive use in petrochemical plants, chemical processing facilities, marine installations, power generation sites, and the fertilizer industry. Thanks to its superior mechanical strength and resistance to pitting and stress corrosion cracking, this welding wire is a go-to choice for many demanding applications.
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