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OJ308LP-045F - Kobelco DW-308LP 0.045" Stainless Flux-Cored Wire, 28lb Spool

Packaging: 28lb spool
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OVERVIEW

High-Performance Positional Stainless Wire

The Kobelco Premiarc DW-308LP is a premium rutile flux-cored wire designed specifically for welding 18% Cr - 8% Ni stainless steels (AISI 304, 304L). Part of the renowned Premiarc LP (Low Carbon, Positional) series, this wire is engineered to overcome the common challenges associated with out-of-position stainless welding. It meets AWS A5.22 classifications E308LT1-1 and E308LT1-4, offering versatility in shielding gas selection.

This consumable excels in vertical-up and overhead positions, providing a stable arc and a fast-freezing slag system that supports the weld pool effectively. The resulting weld bead is flat and smooth, contrasting with the convex beads often produced by standard wires in vertical applications. The low carbon content ensures resistance to intergranular corrosion, making it suitable for critical industrial applications in chemical processing, food manufacturing, and general fabrication.

Packaged in a 28lb spool, the DW-308LP is designed for high-productivity environments. Its flux formulation minimizes spatter and fume generation, contributing to a cleaner working environment and reduced post-weld cleanup. The slag is often self-peeling, revealing a bright, high-quality weld face underneath.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:28lb spool
Weld Process:MIG
AWS Spec :ER308L
Packaging:25-33lb spool, 28lb spool
Grade:308
Diameter:0.045
Polarity:AC or DC+, DC+
Brand:Exocor
Wire Type:Flux-Cored (Gas Shielded)
AWS Classification:E308LT1-1, E308LT1-4
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2, 75% Argon / 25% CO2
Material Composition:308L Stainless Steel
Welding Position:All Position, Vertical Up
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Wire Type:Flux-Cored (Gas Shielded)
AWS Classification:E308LT1-1, E308LT1-4
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2, 75% Argon / 25% CO2
Material Composition:308L Stainless Steel
Welding Position:All Position, Vertical-Up
Brand:Kobe
Diameter:0.045
Grade:308
Packaging:28lb spool
Weld Process:MIG
Polarity:DC+

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 28lb Spool of Kobelco DW-308LP 0.045" Flux-Cored Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Butt and fillet welding of 304 and 304L stainless steel
  • Vertical-up and overhead structural fabrication
  • Storage tank construction and repair
  • Chemical and food processing equipment
  • Pipe welding in fixed positions

FAQ

You can use either 100% CO2 or a mixture of 75% Argon and 25% CO2. The wire is dual-classified for both.

Yes, like most gas-shielded flux-cored wires, it runs on DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive).

No, this is a 308L grade wire intended for 304/304L base metals. For 316 stainless, you should use DW-316LP.

It meets AWS A5.22 E308LT1-1 (with 100% CO2) and E308LT1-4 (with 75% Ar / 25% CO2).

Flux-cored stainless wires are generally designed for vertical-up welding due to the slag volume. Vertical-down may lead to slag entrapment.

This product comes on a 28lb (12.7kg) spool.

Yes, knurled drive rolls are recommended for flux-cored wires to ensure positive feeding without crushing the tubular wire.

In Kobelco's nomenclature, 'LP' typically designates the series optimized for positional welding (Low carbon, Positional).