Stainless Steel

ROYAL PRIME 316L

AWS/ASME: A5.22 E316LT-1/4

ROYAL PRIME 316L is a flux cored stainless steel wire designed for: Welding AISI 316L and similar stainless steels. High corrosion resistance in chloride environments and acidic media. Excellent weldability in all positions with smooth bead profile, low spatter, and easy slag removal.Low carbon content ensures immunity to intergranular corrosion even after exposure to carbide precipitation range.

1. Typical Chemical Composition of Weld Metal (% by weight)

C	Mn	Si	Cr	Ni	Mo	S	P	Cu
≤ 0.04	0.5 – 2.5	0.30 – 1.00	17.0 – 20.0	11.0 – 14.0	2.0-3.0	≤ 0.04	≤ 0.04	≤ 0.50

2. Typical Mechanical Properties of Weld Metal

Property	UTS (MPa)	Yield Strength (MPa)	Elongation (%)	Impact Toughness (J @ -20 °C)
Typical Values	570 – 640	370 – 440	30 – 35	40 – 55

3. Recommended Welding Parameters — A5.22 E316LT-1/4

Welding Position	Current (A)	Voltage (V)	Shielding Gas (typ.)	Gas Flow (L/min)
Flat / Horizontal	180 – 300	28 – 34	Ar + 2–4% O₂ or Ar + 20–25% CO₂ (alt)	12 – 20
Vertical / Overhead	150 – 250	26 – 32	Ar + 2–4% O₂ or Ar + 20–25% CO₂ (alt)	12 – 18

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