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Stainless Steel Electrodes

AWS/ASME Class
E308 -16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 308 electrode is specifically designed for welding 18-8 stainless steel types, including 301, 302, 304, and 308. The weld deposit maintains an optimal chemical composition and ensuring excellent weldability, particularly for Type 308 stainless steel.metallurgical properties, this electrode is also suitable for welding lower alloyed 18-8 stainless steels. It provides a weld deposit with corrosion resistance that is equal to or superior to the base metal, ensuring durability and reliability in various applications.

Mechanical Properties

VJ-308
YS (MPa) 490 N/mm² min
UTS (MPa)580 N/mm² min
El (%)33 min

Chemical Composition

C 0.08% max
Cr 19.60% max
Ni 9.50% max
Mo 0.75% max
Cu 0.75% max
Mn 1.20% max
AWS/ASME Class
E308L -16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 308L is an extra-low carbon electrode ideal for welding 19Cr10Ni-type steels and similar stabilized stainless steels. It offers excellent weldability in all positions, easy striking, a stable arc, self-peeling slag, and a smooth, shiny final bead appearance.

Mechanical Properties

VJ-308L
YS (MPa) 460 N/mm² min
UTS (MPa)530 N/mm² min
El (%) 32 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.04% max
Cr20.00% max
Ni 10.00%
Mo 0.75% max
Cu0.75% max
Mn 1.20% max
AWS/ASME Class
E309 -16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 309 is a basic coated, all positional electrode depositing a weld metal of the type 23Cr-13Ni. The weld metal is extremely tough, resistant to corrosion and oxidation at elevated temperatures, up to 1100°C.It can be used for joining similar chemical composition stainless steels, dissimilar metal joining between carbon and low alloy steels to stainless and joining straight chrome steels and overlay on dissimilar steels

Mechanical Properties

VJ-309
UTS (MPa)550 min
El (%)30 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.015% max
Cr22.0-25.0 % max
Ni 12.0-14.0% max
Mo 0.50% max
Cu0.75% max
Mn 0.50-2.50% max
AWS/ASME Class
E309L -16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 309L is a rutile-coated, extra-low carbon 24 Cr/12 Ni type electrode with controlled ferrite (3-8 FN) weld deposit.high-temperature scaling resistance up to 1100°C. The electrode perform weldability in all positions, easy striking, stable arc, self-peeling slag, and a shiny, finely rippled final bead.Ideal for joining similar stainless steels, dissimilar metals (carbon/low-alloy steels to stainless), straight chrome steels, and overlaying on carbon steel.

Mechanical Properties

VJ-309L
UTS (MPa) 520 N/mm² min
El (%) 30 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.04% max
Cr22.0-25.0% max
Ni 12.0-14.0% max
Mo0.50 % max
Cu0.50% max
Mn 1.80% max
AWS/ASME Class
E309Mo-16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 309MO is a high-performance electrode that deposits a 25Cr-12Ni-2.5Mo weld metal, offering exceptional corrosion and oxidation resistance up to 1100°C. Ideal for welding Type 309 steels,chrome steels, and dissimilar metals, it ensures radiography-quality welds. Perfect for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, nuclear components, and industries like chemical, oil & gas.

Mechanical Properties

VJ 309Mo
UTS (MPa)550 min
El (%) 30 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.120% max
Cr22.0-25.0% max
Ni12.0-14.0% max
Mo 2.0-3.0% max
Cu0.75% max
Mn 0.50-2.50% max
AWS/ASME Class
E309Nb-16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 309Nb is a basic coated stainless steel electrode ideal for welding carbon steels, and dissimilar metals. It offers resistance to carbide precipitation and high strength at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, reactors.

Mechanical Properties

VJ 309Nb
UTS (MPa) 550 min
El (%)30 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.12% max
Cr22.0-25.0% max
Ni 12.0-14.0%
Nb 0.70-1.0% max
Mo0.75% max
Mn 0.50-2.50% max
AWS/ASME Class
E310-16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 310 electrode a nominal composition of 26.5% Chromium (Cr) and 21% Nickel (Ni), making it ideal for welding stainless steels of similar composition in both cast and wrought forms. Additionally, it is well-suited for surfacing low-alloy steels where a 310-grade deposit is required. This electrode exhibits exceptional resistance to oxidation and maintains high-temperature toughness, making it highly suitable for demanding applications, particularly in chemical processing plants and other high-temperature environments

Mechanical Properties

UTS (MPa)580 N/mm² min
El (%) 34 min

Chemical Composition

C 0.12% max
Cr26.00% max
Ni 21.00% max
Mo 0.75% max
Cu0.20% max
Mn 1.30% max
AWS/ASME
Class E312-16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 312 is a rutile coated all positional electrode that produces crack-free, high-strength welds in carbon steel, low alloy steels, stainless steel. It is ideal for welding unknown composition steels, leaf springs, and coil springs, offering excellent radiographic quality. Best used below 420°C to prevent brittle phases, it’s perfect for maintenance, pressure vessels, storage tanks, boiler components, and industries like oil & petrochemical, paper & pulp, chemical, food, and seawater applications.

Mechanical Properties

UTS (MPa)660 Min
El (%) 22 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.15% max
Cr28.0-32.0% max
Ni 8.0-10.50%
Mo 0.75% max
Cu0.75% max
Mn0.50-2.50%
AWS/ASME Class
E316L-16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 316L is a rutile-coated, stainless steel 316-type electrode designed to deposit extra-low carbon 18Cr-12Ni2.30Mo weld metal. The deposits offer exceptional corrosion and scaling resistance to acids, salts, and temperatures up to 800°C, with excellent resistance to pitting corrosion by chlorides and intergranular corrosion.t provides a self releasing slag and a weld bead that is extremely smooth and shiny Ideal for welding 316 and 317 stainless steels, and used in industries such as petrochemical, food, chemical, fertilizers, paint and dye, pressure vessels, storage tanks,offshore and onshore oil industries, nuclear components, heat exchangers, reactors, and more.

Mechanical Properties

UTS (MPa) 490 Min
El (%) 30 Min

Chemical Composition

C0.04% max
Cr17.0-20.0% max
Ni12.0-14.0% max
Mo2.0-3.0 % max
Cu 0.75% max
Mn 1.0-2.50% max
AWS/ASME
Class E320-15
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 320 is a basic-coated, all-position electrode with 20% Cr, 34% Ni, 2.5% Mo, and 3.5% Cu, with Nb addition. It offers excellent oxidation resistance up to 1100°C and superior corrosion resistance, especially against sulfuric and sulfurous acids. Suitable for cast and wrought alloys without post-weld heat treatment, it is ideal for high-pressure valves and chemical industries, ensuring durability in extreme environments.

Mechanical Properties

UTS (MPa)550 Min
El (%) 30 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.07% max
Cr 19.0-21.0% max
Ni 33.00 %
Mo 2.20% max
Cu 3.40% max
Mn 1.25% max
AWS/ASME Class
E347 -16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 347 is a Nb-stabilized 19Cr-10Ni rutile electrode, offering excellent performance in AC/DC (+) welding. It prevents intergranular cracking (425°C-850°C) and provides smooth, easy-to-remove slag with superior radiographic quality. Ideal for welding ASTM/ASME 321, 347, 304, and 304L stainless steels, it’s widely used in industries like food, chemical, petrochemical, and aerospace.

Mechanical Properties

UTS (MPa) 520 Min
El (%)30 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.08% max
Cr18.0-21.0% max
Ni 9.0-11.0% max
Mo0.75 % max
Cu0.75% max
Mn 0.50-2.50% max
AWS/ASME Class
E385-16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 385 is a non-synthetic electrode that produces an extra-low carbon weld metal (20.5Cr, 25Ni, 5Mo, 1.5Cu) with excellent corrosion resistance to sulfuric, phosphoric, acetic, formic, and fatty acids. It is ideal for welding 904L and SS 317L materials, as well as joining SS 904L/317L to carbon steel.

Mechanical Properties

UTS (MPa) 520 Min
El (%) 30 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.03% max
Cr20.0% max
Ni 24.0 % max
Mo 4.40% max
Cu 1.80% max
Mn2.00%
AWS/ASME Class
E410-16
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 410 is a high-deposition electrode designed for joining similar alloys and for surfacing and overlay applications on unalloyed steels and 12.5% Cr chromium steels. The weld deposit offers excellent resistance to corrosion, erosion, pitting, and abrasion, ensuring durability in demanding environments. Ideally suited for surfacing valves, turbine components, and steam valves made of 13% Cr steel, VJ 410 delivers superior performance in high-temperature and high-wear applications.

Mechanical Properties

UTS (MPa) 520 Min
El (%)20 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.06% max
Cr11.80% max
Ni0.65 % max
Mo0.75 % max
Cu0.75% max
Mn 1.00% max

VJ 410NiMo

AWS/ASME Class
E410NiMo-15
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

The VJ 410NiMO is a specially designed rutile-coated stainless steel electrode, ideal for surfacing applications on machine parts exposed to severe corrosion, erosion, pitting, and impact. It deposits a weld metal containing 13Cr, 4Ni, and 0.5 Mo, making it perfect for high-pressure valves, valve seats, turbine blades, and pulp and paper plant machinery. Additionally, it is suitable for castings, similar materials, and light gauge types of 410, 410S, and 405 base metals

Mechanical Properties

UTS (MPa) 760 Min
El (%) 15 Min
Hardness (BHN)300-350

Chemical Composition

C 0.06% max
Cr11.0-12.5% max
Ni 4.0-5.0% max
Mo 0.40-0.70% max
Cu0.75% max
Mn1.00%
AWS/ASME
Class E430-15
SPECIFICATION
SFA A5.4

VJ 430 is a heavy rutile-type electrode designed to deposit a 17% Cr weld metal, providing excellent resistance to corrosion and high temperatures. It is ideally suited for surfacing straight chromium steels and similar materials, ensuring durability and reliability in demanding applications.

Mechanical Properties

UTS (MPa) 450 Min
El (%)20 Min

Chemical Composition

C 0.05% max
Cr17.00% max
Mn 1.00 % max
Si0.50 % max
S 0.03% max
P 0.04 % max