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Njabulo Stainless, a leading manufacturer and supplier in Cape Town, South Africa, offers high-quality Stainless Steel Electrodes designed for reliable and efficient welding applications. These electrodes are used to join stainless steel materials and ensure strong, corrosion-resistant welds. Njabulo Stainless produces electrodes that deliver smooth welding performance, minimal spatter, and strong, clean joints. Their products are trusted by industries such as construction, shipbuilding, food processing, and petrochemical plants. With consistent quality and performance, Njabulo Stainless ensures that every electrode meets industrial standards for safety, durability, and long-lasting performance in demanding environments.
Stainless Steel Electrodes are typically made using stainless steel grades 304, 308, 309, and 316, with alloying elements like chromium, nickel, and molybdenum. These components provide excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance, even at high temperatures. Mechanically, the electrodes offer high tensile strength, good ductility, and crack resistance, ensuring strong and durable welds. They maintain strength under stress and resist rust and scaling in harsh conditions. Designed for both AC and DC welding, they deliver stable arcs and smooth metal deposition for consistent weld quality.
| Specifications | AWS A5.14 ERNiCr-3, AWS A5.11 ENiCrFe-3 |
| International Specifications | BS 3072-3076 (NA14) DIN 17742, DIN 17750, DIN 17754 WERKSTOFF Nr 1.4301 TÜV 305 AFNOR-NC 15 Fe |
| Size | 2.00 mm Dia., 2.50 mm Dia., 3.15 mm Dia., 4 mm Dia., 5 mm Dia., 6.3 mm Dia. |
| Length | 300 mm to 450 mm |
| Model | Chemical Composition | |||||||||
| C | Mn | Si | S | P | Cr | Ni | Mo | Cu | Nb | |
| AWS E308-16 | 0.08 | 0.5-2.5 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.0-21.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 0.75 | 0.75 | — |
| AWS E308L-16 | 0.04 | 0.5-2.5 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.0-21.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 0.75 | 0.75 | — |
| AWS E309-16 | 0.15 | 0.5-2.5 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.0-25.0 | 12.0-14.0 | 0.75 | 0.75 | — |
| AWS E309L-16 | 0.04 | 0.5-2.5 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.0-25.0 | 12.0-14.0 | 0.75 | 0.75 | — |
| AWS E309MoL-16 | 0.04 | 0.5-2.5 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.0-25.0 | 12.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.0 | 0.75 | — |
| AWS E310-16 | 0.08-0.20 | 1.0-2.5 | 0.75 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 25.0-28.0 | 20.0-22.5 | 0.75 | 0.75 | — |
| AWS E312-16 | 0.15 | 0.5-2.5 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 28.0-32.0 | 8.0-10.5 | 0.75 | 0.75 | — |
| AWS E316-16 | 0.08 | 0.5-2.5 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.0-20.0 | 11.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.0 | 0.75 | — |
| AWS E316L-16 | 0.04 | 0.5-2.5 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.0-20.0 | 11.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.1 | 0.75 | — |
| AWS E318-16 | 0.08 | 0.5-2.5 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.0-20.0 | 11.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.2 | 0.75 | 6xC-1.00 |
| AWS E347-16 | 0.08 | 0.5-2.5 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.0-21.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 8xC-1.00 |
| AWS E410-16 | 0.12 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 11.0-13.5 | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.75 | — |
| Model | Machanical Properties of Deposited Metal | |||
| Tensile Strength | Elongation | |||
| (Mpa) | (%) | |||
| AWS E308-16 | >550 | >35 | ||
| AWS E308L-16 | >520 | >35 | ||
| AWS E309-16 | >550 | 25 | ||
| AWS E309L-16 | >550 | >25 | ||
| AWS E309MoL-16 | >540 | >25 | ||
| AWS E310-16 | >550 | >25 | ||
| AWS E312-16 | >660 | >22 | ||
| AWS E316-16 | >520 | >30 | ||
| AWS E316L-16 | >490 | >30 | ||
| AWS E318-16 | >550 | >25 | ||
| AWS E347-16 | >550 | >25 | ||
| AWS E410-16 | >450 | >20 | ||
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Designed for excellent corrosion resistance, these electrodes are ideal for thin stainless steel sections and are typically available in sizes like 1.6mm to 4.0mm in diameter. Their light coating provides good penetration and easy handling.
These electrodes offer superior corrosion resistance and are used for thicker stainless steel sections. They come in larger sizes, ranging from 3.2mm to 5.0mm in diameter, and their heavy coating ensures enhanced arc stability and better fill rates.
Providing outstanding corrosion resistance, these electrodes are used in shielded metal arc welding. They are available in various sizes, including 2.0mm to 4.0mm, and are known for their high-quality welds and resistance to high-temperature environments.
Njabulo Stainless offers top-notch quality material material that goes through rigid test procedure to ascertain maximum performance. We perform our materials with hardness test, spectrochemical analysis, PMI testing, micro and macro testing, flaring, pitting resistance, and IGC tests to make sure our materials achieve the highest standards. Along with this commitment to excellence, we also provide our clients with all the documentation necessary, like commercial invoices, packaging lists having precise net and gross weights, box numbers, and labels. A legalized or attested Certificate of Origin along with a Third-Party Inspection Certificate ensures 100% transparency and client satisfaction in our stainless steel electrodes pricing.
Choose stainless steel electrodes based on the base material’s grade, application (corrosion, heat, or strength requirements), and welding position. Ensure compatibility with the operating environment and desired mechanical properties.
Yes, you can order Stainless Steel Electrodes in custom sizes and polishes to meet your specific requirements. For more details, mail us at sales@njabulostainless.co.za
Stainless steel electrodes typically do not require additional corrosion protection coatings because they inherently resist corrosion due to their chromium content. However, coatings may be applied in extreme environments for added protection.
Yes, stainless steel electrodes can be used in cryogenic applications due to their excellent toughness and strength at low temperatures, along with superior corrosion resistance. They are ideal for welding materials exposed to cryogenic environments.
Stainless Steel Electrodes are widely used in fabrication, repair, and maintenance of stainless steel equipment. They are essential in chemical plants, food processing industries, oil refineries, shipyards, and construction projects where corrosion-resistant joints are required. These electrodes are used for welding pipes, tanks, pressure vessels, machinery, and kitchen equipment. They are ideal for joining stainless steels to themselves or to other steels. Because of their strong bonding and clean finish, stainless steel electrodes are also preferred in industries that demand hygiene, strength, and long service life, such as pharmaceutical and dairy processing plants.
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