OJS316LP00000620F0 - Kobe E316LT1-1/4 Stainless Flux-Cored Wire 1/16" 28lb Spool

High-Performance Stainless Steel Flux-Cored Wire

The Kobe E316LT1-1/4 is a premium gas-shielded flux-cored wire designed for the high-quality welding of low carbon 18% Cr - 12% Ni - 2% Mo stainless steels (AISI 316L). Engineered for industrial precision, this wire meets AWS A5.22 classifications E316LT1-1 and E316LT1-4, offering operational flexibility regarding shielding gas selection. It performs exceptionally well with both 100% CO2 and 75% Argon / 25% CO2 mixtures, allowing fabrication shops to utilize existing gas supplies without compromising weld integrity.

This 1/16" (1.6mm) diameter wire is formulated for all-position welding, making it a superior choice for complex structural assemblies where rotating the workpiece is not feasible. The flux composition ensures a stable, soft arc with minimal spatter, resulting in a high deposition rate and efficiency. The slag system is designed for easy detachability—often self-peeling—which significantly reduces post-weld cleaning time and labor costs. Metallurgically, the low carbon content of the weld metal provides excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion, while the molybdenum addition enhances creep resistance and strength at elevated temperatures.

Ideal for petrochemical, chemical processing, and food industry applications, the Kobe E316LT1-1/4 ensures consistent penetration and a smooth, flat bead profile. The 28lb (12.7kg) spool size is optimized for industrial wire feeders, reducing changeover downtime in high-volume production environments. This consumable is strictly manufactured to deliver reliable mechanical properties and X-ray quality welds.