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Brand: Ador Welding
Ador Tiginox 316L ER316L Stainless TIG Welding Rod
Description
316L stainless TIG rod for corrosion-resistant joints
The Ador Tiginox 316L is an extra-low-carbon 19Cr/12Ni/Mo stainless steel TIG filler rod classified AWS A5.9 ER316L, EN ISO 14343-A W (19 12 3 L) and IS 5856 ES 19.12.2 L. Ador states that it offers improved corrosion and pitting resistance in marine and industrial environments, high resistance against intergranular corrosion, and resistance to stress corrosion cracking, hot cracking and chemical attack up to 850 °C, with radiographic-quality welds.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / product | Ador Welding / Tiginox 316L |
| Process | GTAW (TIG) stainless steel filler rod |
| AWS classification | A5.9 ER316L |
| EN ISO classification | 14343-A W (19 12 3 L) |
| Indian standard | IS 5856 ES 19.12.2 L |
| Approvals listed | IRS, CE |
| Bare wire, typical % | C 0.03, Mn 1.7, Si 0.4, Cr 18.3, Ni 11.5, Mo 2.2 |
| Tensile strength, as welded (typical) | 550 MPa |
| Elongation (typical) | 36% |
| Diameters | 1.6, 2.0 and 2.4 mm, 1000 mm length |
| Pack | 20 kg carton with 4 plastic tubes of 5 kg |
| Polarity / positions | DCEN; all positions |
| Shielding gas | Argon at 10-15 l/min |
Applications named by Ador
The data sheet names the welding of austenitic alloys represented by AISI 316, 316L, 317, 317L and 318 types, joining similar-grade wrought and cast material, and cladding stainless steels. Industries given are textile processing, naval and chemical environments, paper and pulp, and paint and dye.
Notes for TIG welding 316L
TIG is the process of choice for thin stainless sheet, tube and pipe root passes because heat input is easy to control and there is no slag. With a rod this alloy, argon back-purging of the root is normal practice to avoid sugaring and oxidation on the inside of a pipe. Keep the rod end inside the gas shield while feeding, work with the torch dragging at a shallow angle, and clean the joint of oil and carbon-steel contamination before striking the arc.
The 316L designation limits carbon to 0.03 percent, so the weld is far less prone to chromium carbide precipitation than 316 types during the thermal cycle. For duplex stainless, which needs a different filler, see Ador Tiginox 2209. The data sheet gives no impact data for this rod, so ask for a test certificate if your specification requires it.
Documents and quotation
The Ador Tiginox 316L data sheet is attached to this page for download. Related consumables are listed in our TIG Welding Wire category.
For a quotation, send the diameter or size, pack type, quantity and any certificate or approval requirement.
Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet Ador Tiginox 316L product data sheet Download
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About brand
Covered electrodes with names like Celwel, Tenalloy and Supabase are well known to welders who work with Indian-made consumables. Ador Welding, founded in 1951 and based in Mumbai, India, makes welding consumables and welding equipment. Seven Star LLC sources and supplies Ador welding electrodes, TIG rods and MIG wires for fabricators and contractors in Oman, quoting each item by product name, AWS classification and size.
Ador Welding consumables listed here
The listed Ador electrodes and wires are grouped by the steel they join:
- Carbon steel, low hydrogen: Supabase X Plus (E7018 H4R) and Tenalloy Z Plus (E7018-1)
- Cellulosic pipeline electrodes: Celwel 60 (E6010), Celwel 70P (E7010-P1) and Celwel 80P (E8010-P1)
- Creep-resistant chrome-moly: Cromoten (E8018-B2), Cromoten C (E9018-B3) and Cromoten 9M-15 (E9015-B91) for P91
- Weathering steel: Ultracorten I (E7018-W1)
- Duplex and super duplex stainless: Betanox 4462 and Betanox 2594 electrodes, Tiginox 2209 and 2594 TIG rods, Miginox 2209 MIG wire
Where Ador electrodes are used
Cellulosic Celwel grades are used for root and hot passes on cross-country pipelines. Low hydrogen E7018 types serve structural steel, pressure vessels and piping. Cromoten grades are for boiler tubes, headers and steam lines in power and refinery units, and the 2209 and 2594 fillers are for duplex piping in seawater, produced water and process service, which is common in the GCC.
Ordering Ador consumables: what we need
Give the Ador product name and the AWS classification together, the diameter and length, the quantity in kilograms or packets, and the packing you require. Vacuum packing matters for low hydrogen and chrome-moly electrodes. State the welding procedure or code that governs the job and any requirement for impact testing, diffusible hydrogen level, ferrite or corrosion testing. If your client needs a batch test certificate of a defined type, say so at the inquiry stage, because it is requested from the manufacturer for the specific batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AWS classification of Ador Tiginox 316L?
AWS A5.9 ER316L, EN ISO 14343-A W (19 12 3 L).
Which shielding gas and polarity are used?
Argon at 10-15 l/min on DCEN.
Which diameters are listed?
1.6, 2.0 and 2.4 mm in 1000 mm lengths.
How is it packed?
A 20 kg carton containing four plastic tubes of 5 kg each.
What typical weld strength is stated?
550 MPa tensile with 36% elongation as welded.
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