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DIPTIINOX® ER308 TIG Rod (AWS A5.9): Leading Manufacturer & Exporter for AISI 304 Stainless Steel Welding
Dipti Metal Industries is a Leading ER308 TIG Rod Manufacturer and General Purpose Stainless Steel Welding Wire Exporter in Mumbai, India, specializing in high-performance AWS A5.9 ER308 GTAW filler metal under the DIPTIINOX® brand. This solid wire is the most popular choice for TIG welding the un-stabilized chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steels, specifically matching base metals such as Type 301, 302, 304, 305, and 308. The weld deposit offers excellent corrosion resistance in moderate corrosive conditions and is ideal for general fabrication, chemical processing equipment, and food industry applications. As a trusted Stainless Steel TIG Rod ER308 Supplier, we guarantee full conformance to AWS A5.9 for critical industrial applications globally.
DIPTIINOX® ER308: The Standard Austenitic Stainless Steel Filler Metal
The AWS A5.9 ER308 TIG Rod is the most widely recognized and frequently used austenitic stainless steel welding filler metal. Its precise composition of **19.5%–22.0% Chromium and 9.0%–11.0% Nickel** ensures a weld metal that is chemically similar to the most common stainless steel grade, **AISI 304**. It is specifically designed for welding the un-stabilized "standard" 300 series stainless steels (301, 302, 304, 305, and 308) for service in environments with moderate corrosion conditions. The resulting weld deposit provides excellent strength, ductility, and good resistance to general corrosion. Dipti Metal Industries ensures every ER308 rod meets the stringent AWS A5.9 specifications, providing a product characterized by excellent arc stability, smooth wash, and superior bead appearance for high-quality TIG (GTAW) applications.
Key Features, Benefits, and Conformances of ER308 TIG Rods
Key Features & Service Performance (As per Datasheet)
- Base Metal Match: Used for welding un-stabilized austenitic stainless steels like Type 301, 302, 304, 305, and 308.
- Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to general corrosion in moderate corrosive environments.
- Weld Quality: Produces a solid, high-integrity weld metal with good strength and ductility.
- Versatility: The primary consumable for a vast array of general stainless steel fabrication projects.
- Operability: Features excellent arc stability, puddle control, and bead contour under typical GTAW parameters.
International Conformances and Quality
- Form: Solid Wire for TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW).
- Finish: Bright finish, precision layer-wound (for MIG spools) or cut-length (for TIG rods).
AWS A5.9 ER308 - Chemical Composition and Mechanical Properties
AWS Chemical Composition Requirements (%)
| C max | Mn | Si | P max | S max | Cr | Ni | Mo max | Cu max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 1.0 – 2.5 | 0.30 – 0.65 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 19.5 – 22.0 | 9.0 – 11.0 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 0.30 | 1.8 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 20.0 | 9.5 | 0.05 |
Mechanical Properties (R.T.) of Deposited All Weld Metal (Typical)
| Yield Strength (psi) | Tensile Strength (psi) | Elongation % | Reduction of Area % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61,000 | 90,000 | 41% | 60% |
Data is typical for ER308 weld metal deposited by TIG (GTAW) using 100% Argon as the shielding gas.
Welding Parameters, Diameter Range, and Packaging Options
Our ER308 TIG Rod ensures consistent feed and excellent weldability across common manual welding applications. It is supplied in standard cut lengths for GTAW and spools for GMAW (MIG).
Recommended Welding Parameters (GTAW - Tig Process)
| Wire Diameter (in) | Wire Diameter (mm) | Amps (DCSP) | Volts | Shielding Gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .035 | 0.9 | 60-90 | 12-15 | Argon 100% |
| .045 | 1.2 | 80-110 | 13-16 | Argon 100% |
| 1/16 | 1.6 | 90-130 | 14-16 | Argon 100% |
| 3/32 | 2.4 | 120-175 | 15-20 | Argon 100% |
Note: Parameters for TIG welding are dependent upon plate thickness and welding position. Other shielding Gases may be used, chosen taking Quality, Cost, and Operability into consideration.
Standard Diameters & Packaging (GTAW - TIG Rods)
| Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) | Length (in) | Length (mm) | Packaging (kgs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .030 | 0.8 | 36 | 914 | 5 kgs (Plastic Container) |
| .035 | 0.9 | 36 | 914 | 5 kgs (Plastic Container) |
| .045 | 1.2 | 36 | 914 | 5 kgs (Plastic Container) |
| 1/16 | 1.6 | 36 | 914 | 5 kgs (Plastic Container) |
| 3/32 | 2.4 | 36 | 914 | 5 kgs (Plastic Container) |
| 1/8 | 3.2 | 36 | 914 | 5 kgs (Plastic Container) |
| 5/32 | 4.0 | 36 | 914 | 5 kgs (Plastic Container) |
| 3/16 | 4.8 | 36 | 914 | 5 kgs (Plastic Container) |
Each 5 kgs quantity is packed in an air-tight polythene bag and then secured in a durable plastic container for export. AWS code is punched on each wire for clear identification.
Primary Applications for DIPTIINOX® ER308 TIG Rod
The ER308 TIG rod is fundamentally the most versatile stainless steel consumable, utilized extensively across numerous industries for welding the standard 18% Chromium, 8% Nickel stainless steel grades:
- General Fabrication: The primary choice for welding AISI 304, 302, and 301 in non-critical structural and aesthetic applications.
- Food & Beverage Industry: Used in the fabrication and repair of tanks, vessels, and piping where cleanliness is required but severe corrosion is not expected.
- Chemical Processing: Welding equipment that handles moderate corrosive media.
- Automotive & Exhaust Systems: Fabrication of stainless steel exhaust components and mufflers.
- Base Metals: Used to weld Types 301, 302, 304, 305, and 308.
ER308 TIG Rods Global Export Markets: We are the Biggest Manufacturer Supplying from Mumbai, India
Dipti Metal Industries is a proud ER308 TIG Rod Exporter, ER308 TIG Rod Trader, and ER308 TIG Rod Distributors from our base in TIG rod manufacturer Mumbai, India. We serve as an ER308 manufacturer in Asia and a reliable ER308 manufacturer in Europe, ensuring timely and compliant delivery to major industrial hubs across over 190 countries globally.
Explore Our Extensive Global Reach (Illustrative Markets)
- USA: Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, New Orleans
- Canada: Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal
- Mexico: Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Veracruz
- Panama: Panama City, Colón
- Trinidad and Tobago: Port of Spain, San Fernando
- Costa Rica: San José, Puerto Limón
- Guatemala: Guatemala City, Puerto Quetzal
- Honduras: Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula
- Nicaragua: Managua, Corinto
- El Salvador: San Salvador, Acajutla
- Jamaica: Kingston, Montego Bay
- Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo, Santiago
- Cuba: Havana, Santiago de Cuba
- Bahamas: Nassau, Freeport
- Barbados: Bridgetown
- Haiti: Port-au-Prince
- Puerto Rico: San Juan
- Belize: Belize City
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- Peru: Lima, Callao, Arequipa, Trujillo
- Venezuela: Caracas, Maracaibo, Puerto La Cruz, Valencia
- Ecuador: Quito, Guayaquil, Manta, Esmeraldas
- Bolivia: La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba
- Uruguay: Montevideo, Salto
- Paraguay: Asunción, Ciudad del Este
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- Suriname: Paramaribo
- Germany: Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf, Berlin
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- Turkey: Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana
- Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, Sines
- Greece: Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras
- Ireland: Dublin, Cork
- Austria: Vienna, Salzburg, Linz
- Switzerland: Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern
- Czech Republic: Prague, Brno, Ostrava
- Romania: Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Constanța
- Ukraine: Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Lviv
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- Croatia: Zagreb, Split, Rijeka
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- Serbia: Belgrade, Novi Sad
- Slovenia: Ljubljana, Maribor
- Cyprus: Nicosia, Limassol
- Malta: Valletta, Birkirkara
- Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Jubail
- UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah
- Qatar: Doha, Ras Laffan
- Oman: Muscat, Sohar, Salalah
- Kuwait: Kuwait City, Ahmadi
- Bahrain: Manama, Sitra
- Iraq: Baghdad, Basra, Erbil
- Iran: Tehran, Mashhad, Bandar Abbas, Isfahan
- India: Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad (Local Markets)
- China: Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Hong Kong
- Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama, Kobe
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- Malawi: Lilongwe, Blantyre
- Mauritius: Port Louis
- Reunion: Saint-Denis
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Price guidance (non-binding): USD 8.00–60.00 per kg depending on grade, diameter, packaging (Spool/Tube), quantity, and delivery terms. Final prices are quotation-based.
ER308 TIG Rod — Frequently Asked Questions
ER308 is primarily used for welding un-stabilized austenitic stainless steels in the 300 series, including Types 301, 302, 304, 305, and 308. It is the most common filler metal for general purpose 304 stainless steel fabrication.
ER308 has a higher carbon content (0.08% max) compared to ER308L (0.03% max). The lower carbon content in ER308L minimizes the risk of intergranular corrosion after welding due to carbide precipitation, which is critical in severe corrosive applications.
The ER308 weld metal is suitable for general purpose applications where the corrosive conditions are moderate. For highly corrosive environments, low-carbon variants like ER308L are generally preferred.
Typically, the deposited ER308 weld metal exhibits a **Tensile Strength of 90,000 psi** and an **Elongation of 41%**, providing excellent strength and ductility for general fabrication.
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