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

$38.36/lb Save 29% ($10.96)$27.40/lb28 lb spool — $767.20

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OVERVIEW

Smooth Welding for Stainless Steel Projects

Tackle your stainless steel jobs with confidence using the Kobe E316LT1-1/4 Flux-Cored Wire. If you are looking for a wire that runs smooth, cleans up easy, and handles vertical welds like a dream, this is the spool you need. Designed for 316 and 316L stainless steel, this 1/16" wire gives you the speed of wire welding with the heavy-duty penetration and bead quality you expect from a professional consumable. Whether you are repairing a tank or fabricating heavy equipment, this wire helps you get the job done faster.

One of the biggest headaches with stainless welding is the cleanup. This Kobe wire features a slag system that practically falls off by itself as it cools, leaving you with a shiny, professional-looking bead underneath. You won't have to spend hours chipping and grinding. Plus, it's an "all-position" wire, meaning you can weld flat, horizontal, vertical-up, or overhead without the puddle dripping out on you. It runs on DCEP polarity and works with either straight CO2 or an Argon/CO2 mix, giving you flexibility depending on what gas you have in the shop.

The 28lb spool is perfect for shop use, giving you plenty of runtime before needing a swap. The arc is stable and soft, keeping spatter to a minimum so you don't damage your workpiece or your consumables. If you need a reliable, high-quality stainless wire that makes you look good, load up your feeder with Kobe E316LT1-1/4 and experience the difference a premium flux-core wire makes.

Additional Information
Brand:Kobe
Diameter:1.6mm (1/16")
Grade:316
Packaging:28 lb Spool
Weld Process:MIG (GMAW)
AWS Classification:E316LT1-1, E316LT1-4
Material Composition:Stainless Steel 316L
Wire Type:Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2, 75% Argon / 25% CO2
Welding Position:All Position
Polarity:DCEP
AWS Spec:E316LT1-1
Item:Flux-Cored Wire
Packaging Description:28lb spool

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 28lb Spool of Kobe E316LT1-1/4 Flux-Cored Stainless Wire (1/16" / 1.6mm)

APPLICATIONS

  • Chemical and petrochemical processing vessels
  • Food and beverage manufacturing equipment
  • Textile industry machinery
  • Power generation and nuclear facilities
  • Shipbuilding and offshore platform components
  • General fabrication of 316L stainless steel structures

FAQ

This wire is dual-classified. You can use 100% CO2 (for E316LT1-1 classification) or a mix of 75% Argon / 25% CO2 (for E316LT1-4 classification).

Yes, this is an all-position flux-cored wire, designed to hold the weld puddle in place during vertical-up and overhead welding.

The wire diameter is 1/16 inch, which is approximately 1.6mm.

While it will weld 304, it is specifically alloyed with Molybdenum for 316/316L stainless steel. Using it on 304 is generally acceptable but overkill; E308L is the standard for 304.

This wire requires Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP), also known as Reverse Polarity.

Yes, as a flux-cored wire, it produces a slag covering that protects the weld bead and must be removed after welding.

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

Flux-core offers higher deposition rates, better penetration, and superior capability for out-of-position welding compared to standard solid MIG wire.

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