STAINARC 312 is a rutile type electrode employing a stainless steel core wire and deposition of a 29% Cr – 9% Ni stainless steel filler metal for the high strength welding of a wide range of alloy steels and dissimilar ferrous metals. The high ferrite, the austenitic stainless deposit has excellent resistance to hot cracking even under conditions of high dilution of carbon steels, alloy and die steels, and cast irons. STAINARC 312 is a universal maintenance electrode combining high strength, toughness, wear, and corrosion resistance with compatibility with all ferrous metals.

• Rutile Type, High Alloy Electrode.
• Universal AC / DC Maintenance Electrode for Welding Ferrous Metals.
• Ideal For Joining Dissimilar Steel Components.
• Suitable As a Buffer Layer Prior To Hard Surfacing.
• Stable Performance on Low OCV Welding Machines.

STAINARC 312 has many diverse applications in numerous engineering fields. It is an ideal electrode for the high-strength welding of medium-to-high carbon steels, low alloy hardenable steels, and dissimilar ferrous metal combinations. In general maintenance and repair situations, it is also suitable for use as a buffer or intermediate layer where hard surfacing deposits are applied in depth.

Operational and Packaging Data:

• Electrode size: 2.6mm, 3.2mm, and 4.0mm.
• Electrode length: 300mm and 350mm.
• Electrode packaging: 2.5kg, 5kg and 20kg.

*Recommended for DC+ or AC (minimum 45V OCV) operation.