Product Comparison: Stainless, Nickel and High Alloy
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Trade NameAWS ClassPolarityDescription
Stick Electrodes - High Alloy
Blue Max SL9Cr(P91)E9016-B9H4ACBlue Max SL 9Cr (P91) is designed for joining 9% Cr, 1% Mo creep and hydrogen-resistant steels used in the power generation and petrochemical industries for applications with service temperatures up to 1200°F (650°C). All-position welding, except vertical down.
Stick Electrodes - Stainless
Red Baron 308L MRE308L-16ACRed Baron 308L MR is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels and other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels. This low carbon version of Red Baron 308/308H MR provides better resistance to intergranular corrosion than higher carbon deposits. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Red Baron 308/308L-V MRE308-15DC+Red Baron 308/308L-V MR is designed specifically for vertical down welding and for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels and other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as 18-8 steels. Excellent for thin gauge materials and pipe.
Red Baron 308/308H MRE308-16ACRed Baron 308/308H MR is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels and other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as 18-8 steels. Provides improved high temperature strength. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Red Baron 309/309L MRE309-16ACRed Baron 309/309L MR is designed for joining stainless steels to carbon steels or low alloy steels. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Red Baron 309/309L-V MRE309-15DC+Red Baron 309/309L-V MR is designed specifically for vertical down welding and for joining stainless steels to carbon steels or low alloy steels. Excellent for thin gauge materials and pipe.
Red Baron 310 MRE310-16ACRed Baron 310 MR is designed for joining type 310S stainless steels, type 310H wrought and type CK-20 castings. Contains 25%Cr and 20%Ni. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Red Baron 316/316L MRE316-16DC+Red Baron 316/316L MR is designed for joining extra low carbon molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Red Baron 316/316L-V MRE316-15DC+Red Baron 316/316L-V MR is designed specifically for vertical down welding and for joining extra low carbon molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L. Excellent for thin gauge materials and pipe.
Blue Max 308/308L AC-DCE308-17ACBlue Max 308/308L AC-DC is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels and on other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max 309/309L AC-DCE309-17ACBlue Max 309/309L AC-DC is designed for joining stainless steels to carbon steels or low alloy steels. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max 316/316L AC-DCE316-17ACBlue Max 316/316L AC-DC is designed for joining extra low carbon molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max 2100 ACBlue Max 2100 is designed for joining difficult to weld or dissimilar steels and "hard-to-weld" applications. Provides high resistance to cracking with high strength. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max Arosta 307Similar to E307-16ACBlue Max Arosta 307 is designed for joining difficult to weld steels or dissimilar steels. Added manganese provides improved resistance to hot cracking. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max Arosta 309MoE309MoL16ACBlue Max Arosta 309Mo is designed for joining carbon steel to stainless steel, root passes in cladding applications and joining difficult to weld or dissimilar steels. Maximum plate thickness in butt welds is 1/2" (1.2mm). All-position, except vertical down.
Blue Max Jungo 4500 DC+Blue Max Jungo 4500 is designed for joining fully austenitic 20%Cr, 25%Ni and 5%Mo stainless steels, such as type 904L. Provides excellent corrosion resistance. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Stick Electrodes - Duplex Stainless
Blue Max Arosta 4462 ACBlue Max Arosta 4462 is designed for joining duplex stainless steels, such as type 2205, for applications with service temperatures up to 480ºF (250ºC) and down to -40ºF (-40ºC). Provides high resistance to general corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max Jungo 4462E2209-15DC+Blue Max Jungo 4462 is designed for joining 22% Cr duplex stainless steels for applications with service temperatures up to 480ºF (250ºC) and down to -58ºF (-50ºC). Provides high resistance to general corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Stick Electrodes - Super Duplex Stainless
Blue Max Jungo Zeron 100X DC+Blue Max Jungo Zeron 100X is designed for joining 25% Cr super duplex stainless steels. Core wire alloyed. Provides improved corrosion resistance, high strength and reliable impact toughness. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Stick Electrodes - Nickel-Based Alloy
Blue Max NiCro 60/20ENiCrMo-3DC+Blue Max NiCro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloy 625, for applications with both high and low temperatures. Provides improved corrosion resistance. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max NiCro 70/15MnENiCrFe-3DC+Blue Max NiCro 70/15Mn is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloy 600, and dissimilar metals that require postweld heat treatment. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max NiCro 70/19 DC+Blue Max NiCro 70/19 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloys 600 and 601, and dissimilar metals that require postweld heat treatment. Provides high resistance against oxidation with excellent impact toughness at low temperatures. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Blue Max Nyloid 2ENiCrMo-6ACBlue Max Nyloid 2 is designed specifically for joining 9% nickel steels and other low temperature steels. Provides high deposition rate – 150% recovery. All-position welding, except vertical down.
LNM NiCroMo 60/16ENiCrMo-3DC+Blue Max NiCro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloy 625, for applications with both high and low temperatures. Provides improved corrosion resistance. All-position welding, except vertical down.
LNT NiCroMo 60/16ENiCrMo-3DC+Blue Max NiCro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloy 625, for applications with both high and low temperatures. Provides improved corrosion resistance. All-position welding, except vertical down.
LNS NiCro 60/20ENiCrMo-3DC+Blue Max NiCro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloy 625, for applications with both high and low temperatures. Provides improved corrosion resistance. All-position welding, except vertical down.
LNM NiCro 60/20ENiCrMo-3DC+Blue Max NiCro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloy 625, for applications with both high and low temperatures. Provides improved corrosion resistance. All-position welding, except vertical down.
LNT NiCro 60/20ENiCrMo-3DC+Blue Max NiCro 60/20 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloy 625, for applications with both high and low temperatures. Provides improved corrosion resistance. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Cut Lengths - High Alloy
Blue Max LNT 9Cr (P91) Blue Max LNT 9Cr (P91) is designed for joining 9% Cr, 1% Mo creep and hydrogen resistant steels used in the power generation and petrochemical industries for applications with service temperatures up to 1200ºF (650ºC).
Cut Lengths - Stainless
Blue Max LNT 347SiER347-SiBlue Max LNT and LNM 347Si are designed for joining Ti or Nb (Cb) stabilized CrNi steels. Provides excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion and oxidizing environments.
Cut Lengths - Duplex Stainless
Blue Max LNT 4462ER2209Blue Max LNT and LNM 4462 are designed for joining duplex stainless steels, such as type 2205, for applications with service temperatures up to 480ºF (250ºC) and down to -40ºF (-40ºC). Provides high resistance to general corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion.
Cut Lengths - Super Duplex Stainless
Blue Max LNT Zeron 100X Blue Max LNT and LNM Zeron 100X are designed for joining super duplex stainless steels, such as type 2507. Provides high resistance against pitting and crevice corrosion.
Cut Lengths - Nickel-Based Alloy
Blue Max LNT NiCro 70/19ERNiCr-3Blue Max LNT and LNM NiCro 70/19 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloys 600 and 601, and dissimilar metals that require postweld heat treatment. Provides high resistance against oxidation with excellent impact toughness at low temperatures.
Flux-Cored Gas-Shielded Wire - Stainless
UltraCore FC 308LE308LT0-1/-4DC+ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 308L are designed for welding 304L and other common 18/8 stainless steels with unparalleled operator appeal. FC 308L is recommended for high deposition rates in the flat and horizontal welding positions, while FCP 308L has all position welding capability. For stainless flux-cored welding with industry leading arc performance, slag removal and reliability – choose ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 308L.
UltraCore FCP 308LE308LT1-1/-4DC+ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 308L are designed for welding 304L and other common 18/8 stainless steels with unparalleled operator appeal. FC 308L is recommended for high deposition rates in the flat and horizontal welding positions, while FCP 308L has all position welding capability. For stainless flux-cored welding with industry leading arc performance, slag removal and reliability – choose ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 308L.
UltraCore FC 309LE309LT0-1/-4DC+ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 309L are designed for welding dissimilar metals - stainless and mild or low alloy - with unparalleled operator appeal. FC 309L is recommended for high deposition rates in the flat and horizontal welding positions, while FCP 309L has all position welding capability. For stainless flux-cored welding with industry leading arc performance, slag removal and reliability – choose ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 309L.
UltraCore FCP 309LE309LT1-1/-4DC+ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 309L are designed for welding dissimilar metals - stainless and mild or low alloy - with unparalleled operator appeal. FC 309L is recommended for high deposition rates in the flat and horizontal welding positions, while FCP 309L has all position welding capability. For stainless flux-cored welding with industry leading arc performance, slag removal and reliability – choose ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 309L.
UltraCore FC 316LE316LT0-1/-4DC+ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 316L are designed for welding 1.5 – 3% Mo austenitic stainless steels with unparalleled operator appeal. FC 316L is recommended for high deposition rates in the flat and horizontal welding positions, while FCP 316L has all position welding capability. For stainless flux-cored welding with industry leading arc performance, slag removal and reliability – choose ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 316L.
UltraCore FCP 316LE316LT1-1/-4DC+ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 316L are designed for welding 1.5 – 3% Mo austenitic stainless steels with unparalleled operator appeal. FC 316L is recommended for high deposition rates in the flat and horizontal welding positions, while FCP 316L has all position welding capability. For stainless flux-cored welding with industry leading arc performance, slag removal and reliability – choose ULTRACORE® FC and FCP 316L.
Metal-Cored Gas-Shielded Wire - Stainless
Outershield MC-409EC409DC+Outershield MC-409 is designed for joining 409 stainless steel used on exhaust systems in the automotive industry. Single pass welding.
MIG Wire - Stainless
Blue Max LNM 307 DC+Blue Max LNM 307 is designed for joining difficult to weld steels or dissimilar steels. Added manganese provides improved resistance to hot cracking.
Blue Max MIG 308LSiER308LSiDC+Blue Max MIG 308LSi is designed for joining type 304 and 304L stainless steels and other common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels. Optimized for chemistry, arc performance and feedability.
Blue Max MIG 309LSiER309LSiDC+Blue Max MIG 309LSi is designed for joining stainless steels to carbon steels or low alloy steels. Optimized for chemistry, arc performance and feedability.
Blue Max MIG 316LSiER316LSiDC+Blue Max MIG 316LSi is designed for joining extra low carbon molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, such as type 316 and 316L. Optimized for chemistry, arc performance and feedability.
Blue Max LNM 347SiER347-SiDC+Blue Max LNT and LNM 347Si are designed for joining Ti or Nb (Cb) stabilized CrNi steels. Provides excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion and oxidizing environments.
Blue Max LNM 4500ER385DC+Blue Max LNT and LNM 4500 are designed for joining fully austenitic 20%Cr, 25%Ni and 5%Mo stainless steels, such as type 904L. Provides excellent corrosion resistance.
MIG Wire - Duplex Stainless
Blue Max LNM 4462ER2209DC+Blue Max LNT and LNM 4462 are designed for joining duplex stainless steels, such as type 2205, for applications with service temperatures up to 480ºF (250ºC) and down to -40ºF (-40ºC). Provides high resistance to general corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion.
MIG Wire - Super Duplex Stainless
Blue Max LNM Zeron 100X DC+Blue Max LNT and LNM Zeron 100X are designed for joining super duplex stainless steels, such as type 2507. Provides high resistance against pitting and crevice corrosion.
MIG Wire - Nickel-Based Alloy
Blue Max LNM NiCro 70/19ERNiCr-3DC+Blue Max LNT and LNM NiCro 70/19 is designed for joining nickel-based alloys, such as Alloys 600 and 601, and dissimilar metals that require postweld heat treatment. Provides high resistance against oxidation with excellent impact toughness at low temperatures.
Submerged Arc Solid Wire - Stainless
Blue Max S308/308LER308DC+Blue Max S308/308L is designed to be used primarily with basic fluxes. Balanced chromium and nickel levels provide enough ferrite in the weld metal for high resistance to hot cracking.
Blue Max S309/309LER309DC+Blue Max S309/309L is designed to be used primarily with basic fluxes that recover nearly all of the wire chromium in the deposit. Provides good resistance to hot cracking.
Blue Max S316/316LER316DC+Blue Max S316/316L is designed to be used primarily with basic fluxes that recover nearly all of the wire chromium in the deposit. Provides good resistance to hot cracking.
Submerged Arc Solid Wire - Duplex Stainless
Blue Max LNS 4462ER2209Blue Max LNS 4462 is designed for joining duplex (ferritic-austenitic) stainless steel.
Submerged Arc Flux
Blue Max 2000 Blue Max 2000 is a neutral basic flux designed for welding the more difficult stainless steels such as 347 and 2205 as well as nickel-based alloys. Maximum toughness and ductility with duplex stainless steels.
ST-100 Lincolnweld ST-100 is an alloy flux designed for use with solid stainless steel electrodes to compensate for chromium in the wire that is not recovered in the weld deposit.
Electroslag Flux
Blue Max 4000 Blue Max 4000 is a neutral flux designed for cladding applications using the electroslag process with stainless steel or nickel-based alloy strip electrodes.