STAVINOX 308L

Main Features and Benefits of 308l Rod and Wire

STAVINOX 308L gives outstanding performance on austenitic stainless steels, combining strength, durability and corrosion resistance across applications.

• Low Carbon Content: The low carbon in 308L wire stops carbides forming during welding, since they can weaken the joint and lead to corrosion. The welded area therefore stays strong and durable, even in harsh or corrosive environments.
• Versatile Compatibility: ER 308L is made to work with 18 Cr/8 Ni austenitic stainless steels in MIG, TIG and Submerged Arc Welding processes, so it fits a wide variety of 308 stainless steel welding rod projects.
• Superior Corrosion Resistance: 308L resists rust and chemical attack very well, which suits it to high-temperature applications, chemical tanks, food-grade equipment and any setting where contamination and corrosion must be avoided.
• Multiple Finishes And Sizes : Bright, matte and semi-bright finishes are available, in diameters from 0.60 mm to 5.00 mm, giving flexibility for precise welding requirements and smooth, clean welds on different surfaces.
• Reliable Packaging: Spools, drums, tubes and coils from 5 kg to 250 kg keep the product safe in storage and easy to handle, for small and large industrial users alike.
• Process-Specific Excellence: 308L performs consistently in every welding process: a stable arc as a stainless welding wire for MIG (DC+), precise, clean beads in TIG (DC−), and strong, durable welds in Submerged Arc Welding when used with flux.

With these features, 308L stainless steel filler wire - also called an E308L welding rod (ER 308L welding rod) - gives consistent, high-quality welds and is a trusted option for professional welders and industrial applications where strength, durability and corrosion resistance are critical.

Specifications of 308l Rod and Wire

The detailed table below covers the MIG, TIG and SAW 308L variants, including sizes, finishes and packaging.

Properties of 308l Rod and Wire

308l welding wire is a dependable, versatile welding material made for strong, corrosion-resistant welds in many applications. Its main properties are:

• Excellent Mechanical Strength: Yield strength ≥350 N/mm², tensile strength ≥550 N/mm², elongation ≥35%.
• Good Impact Resistance: Impact energy of ≥70 J at -20°C (for MIG and TIG wires).
• Versatile Welding Compatibility: Works with MIG, TIG and Submerged Arc Welding processes.
• Wide Material Compatibility: Suits austenitic stainless steels such as AISI 304, 304L, 308, 308L, 321 and 347.
• Variety of Sizes and Finishes: Diameters from 0.60 mm to 5.00 mm, with bright, matte and semi-bright finishes.
• Stable Performance Across Applications: Used in food & beverage equipment, chemical tanks, pressure vessels, pipes and heavy fabrication projects.

These properties make 308L welding wire and SS welding rod (308) a favored choice for professionals who want durable, high-quality welds in even the most demanding environments.

Related Products

Look through our related products, which complement your welding, joining and finishing needs:

• 304L: Versatile and dependable, giving strong, corrosion-resistant welds in a wide range of applications.
• 307: A high-performance option for smooth, consistent and durable welds.
• 307Si: Silicon-optimised for excellent weld fluidity and precise, high-quality results.
• 2594: Made for demanding industrial and high-temperature environments, with reliable strength and durability.

Together these products form a complete solution for professional stainless steel welding and fabrication, with reliability, performance and precision on every project.