Lincoln Electric has expanded its UltraCore® line of flux-cored wires to include six stainless wires for welding a variety of stainless steels. The new wires include: UltraCore FC and FCP 308L; UltraCore FC and FCP 309L; UltraCore FC and FCP 316L. UltraCore FC 308L, 309L and 316L are designed to provide high deposition rates in the flat and horizonal positions. UltraCore FCP 308L, 309L and 316L offer all-position welding capability. Wires with a 308L designation are ideal for welding 18/8 stainless steels or other common austenitic grades. Wires with a 309L designation are designed for joining stainless steel to mild or low alloy steel. The 316L designation offers high resistance to corrosion and pitting on molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steels. Each lot of UltraCore wire is Q2 Lot®-controlled and tested for product consistency. Lincoln Electric’s Q2 certificates show actual deposit chemistry and calculated ferrite number. UltraCore stainless wires are packaged in a ProTech® foil bag to eliminate exposure to moisture and increase shelflife.
