{"id":1787703,"date":"2023-01-27T00:39:43","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T05:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/staging_new\/shop\/welding-wires-and-electrodes\/all-stainless-mig-tig-electrodes\/tig-rod-er308l-030-36-sold-in-10lb-tube\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T18:04:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T23:04:12","slug":"tig-rod-er308l-030-36-sold-in-10lb-tube","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/shop\/welding-wires-and-electrodes\/all-stainless-mig-tig-electrodes\/tig-rod-er308l-030-36-sold-in-10lb-tube\/","title":{"rendered":"Exocor Executive ER308L Stainless Steel TIG Welding Rod, 0.030&#8243; x 36&#8243; (10lb Tube)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Premium Stainless Steel TIG Welding Rods<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Exocor Executive ER308L TIG Rod<\/strong> is a high-performance filler metal designed for the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) of austenitic stainless steels. Specifically engineered with a low carbon content, this alloy is the ideal choice for welding Type 304 and 304L base metals. The &#8220;L&#8221; designation indicates a maximum carbon content of 0.03%, which significantly reduces the risk of intergranular carbide precipitation during the welding process. This feature is critical for maintaining the corrosion resistance of the weld zone without the need for post-weld heat treatment or the use of stabilized alloys like niobium or titanium.<\/p>\n<p>With a diameter of <strong>0.030 inches<\/strong>, this rod is perfect for precision work on thin-gauge materials where heat input must be strictly controlled. The 36-inch cut lengths are industry standard, providing excellent handling and feeding characteristics. Exocor&#8217;s Executive series is known for its superior surface finish, which promotes smooth feeding and a stable, consistent arc. This results in high-quality weld deposits with excellent bead appearance and minimal spatter, reducing cleanup time.<\/p>\n<p>While the low-carbon chemistry enhances corrosion resistance, it is important to note that the high-temperature strength of 308L is slightly lower than that of 308H or niobium-stabilized grades. Therefore, it is best suited for applications operating at temperatures where creep strength is not the primary concern. Common applications include food and beverage processing equipment, chemical storage tanks, and architectural stainless steel fabrication.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Corrosion Resistance:<\/strong> Optimized chemistry resists intergranular corrosion in harsh environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precision Welding:<\/strong> The 0.030&#8243; diameter allows for fine control on delicate or thin-walled components.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality Assurance:<\/strong> Manufactured to strict standards to ensure consistent chemistry and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Exocor Executive 308L has low carbon in this filler metal reducing the possibility of intergranular carbide precipitation.  This increases the resistance to intergranular corrosion without the use of stabilizers such as niobium or titanium.  \n\nThe strength of this low-carbon alloy, however, is less than that of the niobium-stabilized alloy or Type 308H at elevated temperatures.","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1964,1959],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1787703","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-all-stainless-mig-tig-electrodes","6":"product_cat-welding-wires-and-electrodes","7":"pa_aws-spec-er308l","8":"pa_brand-exocor","9":"pa_diameter-0-030","10":"pa_grade-586","11":"pa_length-8581","12":"pa_material-stainless-steel","13":"pa_packaging-10lb-tube","14":"pa_packaging-description-10-per-tube","15":"pa_packaging-description-10lb-tube","16":"pa_polarity-dc","17":"pa_weld-process-tig","19":"first","20":"onbackorder","21":"taxable","22":"shipping-taxable","23":"purchasable","24":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1787703","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1787703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1787703"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1787703"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1787703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}