OK Autrod 430LNb
A continous ferritic stainless solid wire with low carbon content, 18 % Cr and stabilized with Nb, for welding similar and matching steels. OK Autrod 430LNb is developed and designed for the Automotive industry and used for production of exhaust systems. The wire should be used when there is a need for good resistance to corrosion and thermal fatigue.
Typical Tensile Properties
| Condition | Elongation | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength |
| As Welded | 26 % | 420 MPa (61 ksi) | 275 MPa (40 ksi) |
Recommended Welding Parameters
| Wire Diameter | ||||
| 0.9 mm (0.035 in.) | ||||
| 1.14 mm (0.045 in.) | ||||
Deposition Data
| Current | Deposition Rate | Diameter | Voltage | Wire Feed Speed |
| 50-140 A | 0.8-2.7 kg/h (1.8-6.0 lb/h) | 0.8 mm (0.030 in.) | 16-22 V | 3.4-11.0 m/min (134-433 in./min) |
| 80-190 A | 1.1-3.1 kg/h (2.4-6.8 lb/h) | 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) | 16-24 V | 2.9-8.4 m/min (114-331 in./min) |
| 180-280 A | 2.6-4.5 kg/h (5.7-9.9 lb/h) | 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) | 20-28 V | 4.9-8.5 m/min (193-335 in./min) |
Classifications
| Wire Electrode |
Werkstoffnummer : ~1.4511 EN ISO 14343-A : G 18 L Nb |
Approvals
| Grade | EN 13479 |
| Society | CE |
| Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. |
Consumable Characteristics
| Alloy Type | 18 % Cr - 0.5 % Nb |
| Shielding Gas | M12, M13 (EN ISO 14175) |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
| Typical Weld Metal Analysis % | ||||||||||||||
| C | Cr | Cu | Mn | Mo | N | Nb | Ni | P | S | Si | ||||
| 0.015 % | 18.5 % | 0.10 % | 0.50 % | 0.06 % | 0.01 % | 0.45 % | 0.2 % | 0.015 % | 0.003 % | 0.50 % | ||||
| Typical Wire Composition % | ||||||||||||||
| 0.01 % | 18.5 % | 0.10 % | 0.5 % | 0.06 % | - | 0.45 % | 0.2 % | - | - | 0.5 % | ||||
Part Numbers and Accessories
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