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UltraCore flux-cored wire

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 10 lb Spool
0.045 in (1.1 mm) ED037219

UltraCore® FC 308L

Flux-Cored Gas-Shielded (FCAW-G) | ED037219

CLASSIFICATIONS:
AWS A5.22 : E309LT1-1
AWS A5.22 : E309LT1-4

Smooth arc action with minimal spatter reduces post-weld cleaning

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  • 0.045 in (1.1 mm)

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  • 10 lb Spool

DETAILS

ULTRACORE® stainless flux-cored wires deliver consistent mechanical properties, superior arc performance, easy slag removal

Feature.Products.PDP.DetailsMain.Features

  • Precision layer wound spool delivers steady spool payoff and more consistent feeding
  • Smooth arc action with minimal spatter reduces post-weld cleaning
  • Easy to control out of position
  • Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition available online
  • Vacuum sealed foil packaging to keep moisture out

Service Information

BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page

CONFORMANCE

CONFORMANCES SPECIFICATION CLASSIFICATION
AWS AWS A5.22 E309LT1-1, E309LT1-4
ABS AWS A5.22 E309LT1-1, E309LT1-4
CWB AWS A5.22 E309LT1-1, E309LT1-4

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Classification Shielding Gas Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) 		Elongation
% 		Longitudinal Face Bend
E309LT1-1 Requirement 100% CO2 520 (75) min. 30 min. No opening in excess of 1/8 inch
E309LT1-4 Requirement 75-80% Ar, balance CO2 520 (75) min. 30 min. No opening in excess of 1/8 inch
Typical Result, As-welded 100% CO2 530 (77) 45 Passed
Typical Result, As-welded 75% Ar, 25% CO2 550 (80) 49 Passed

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION

Classification Shielding Gas %C %Cr %Cu %Mn %Mo %N %Ni %P %S %Si Ferrite Number (per AWS A4.2)
E309LT1-1 Requirement 100% CO2 0.04 max. 22.0 - 25.0 0.75 max. 0.5 - 2.5 0.75 max. Info. Only 12.0 - 14.0 0.04 max. 0.03 max. 1.0 max. Info. Only
E309LT1-4 Requirement 75-80% Ar, balance CO2 0.04 max. 22.0 - 25.0 0.75 max. 0.5 - 2.5 0.75 max. Info. Only 12.0 - 14.0 0.04 max. 0.03 max. 1.0 max. Info. Only
Typical Result 100% CO2 0.04 23.5 0.07 0.9 0.05 0.03 12.8 0.02 0.01 0.7 16
Typical Result 75% Ar, 25% CO2 0.04 23.8 0.07 0.8 0.05 0.03 12.9 0.02 0.01 0.8 18

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Diameter Shielding Gas Polarity CTWD
mm (in.)⁽¹⁾ 		Wire Feed Speed
m/min (in/min) 		Voltage
volts 		Approx. Current
amps 		Melt-off Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr) 		Deposition Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr) 		Efficiency
%
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 5.1 (200) 22-24 130 2.1 (4.6) 1.7 (3.8) 82.6
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 8.4 (330) 24-26 180 3.4 (7.4) 2.8 (6.1) 82.4
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 19 (3/4) 11.2 (440) 26-28 220 4.5 (10) 3.7 (8.1) 81
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 25 (1) 3.6 (140) 22-24 150 2.5 (5.6) 2.2 (4.8) 85.7
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 25 (1) 5.0 (195) 24-26 190 3.6 (7.9) 3.0 (6.7) 84.8
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 25 (1) 7.1 (280) 25-27 220 5.2 (11.4) 4.4 (9.6) 84.2

NOTES

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⁽¹⁾ To estimate ESO, subtract 1/4 in. (6.0 mm) from CTWD.