The ESAB OK Tigrod 316L is a high-performance, bare, corrosion-resistant chromium-nickel-molybdenum welding rod designed specifically for the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW\/TIG) of austenitic stainless steels of the 18% Cr – 12% Ni – 2.5% Mo type. This filler metal is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of industrial applications where resistance to corrosion is paramount, particularly in acidic and chlorinated environments. The alloy complies with AWS A5.9 ER316L classification, ensuring it meets strict industry standards for chemical composition and mechanical properties.<\/p>\n
A key feature of the OK Tigrod 316L is its extra-low carbon content (maximum 0.03%), which significantly mitigates the risk of carbide precipitation. This property renders the alloy highly resistant to intergranular corrosion, making it an excellent choice for welding structures that cannot undergo post-weld annealing. The addition of molybdenum further enhances the alloy’s resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, ensuring longevity and structural integrity in harsh chemical processing, marine, and pharmaceutical environments.<\/p>\n
Technically, the rod provides a stable arc and excellent fluidity, allowing for precise control over the weld pool. It is suitable for joining stainless steels of similar composition (AISI 316, 316L) as well as stabilized grades like 316Ti, provided the service temperature does not exceed 400\u00b0C. The 2.5mm diameter is versatile for medium-gauge materials, offering a balance between deposition rate and heat input control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bare corrosion resisting chromium-nickel-molybdenium welding rods for welding of austenitic stainless alloys of 18% Cr-*% Ni and 18% Cr – 10% Ni-3% Mo types.","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1964,1959],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-1750795","product","type-product","status-publish","product_cat-all-stainless-mig-tig-electrodes","product_cat-welding-wires-and-electrodes","pa_aws-spec-er316l","pa_brand-esab","pa_diameter-2-5mm-2","pa_diameter-2-5mm","pa_grade-473","pa_packaging-10lb-tube","pa_packaging-5kg-tube-2","pa_packaging-description-5kg-tube","pa_polarity-dc-2","pa_polarity-dc","pa_weld-process-tig","first","onbackorder","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n