The Satin Glide™ 308L 0.045” Stainless-Steel Welding Wire in a 500lb drum brings greater adaptability to your various welding projects. It can be used for all metal transfer modes of MIG welding, offering improved versatility to nearly any job.

Satin Glide™ 308L 0.045” Stainless-Steel Welding Wire 500lb Drum

The Satin Glide™ 308L 0.045” Stainless-Steel Welding Wire in a 500lb drum can be utilized to create excellent welds that exhibit good tensile strength, which gives them the durability needed to withstand heavy loads and structural stresses. Other benefits include its natural resistance to corrosion as well as its high strength, ductility, weldability, and smooth feedability that all work together to improve the welding process.

Applications for Satin Glide™ Welding Wire

Satin Glide™ welding wire is best suited for the following applications:

Agricultural Equipment
Auto Body
Automotive Exhaust
General Fabrication
Heavy Equipment
Pipe Welding
Pressure Vessels
Railcars
Shipbuilding
Structures
Trailers

Advantages of the Satin Glide™ Welding Wire

The Satin Glide™ 308L welding wire creates a satiny finish that adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the weld through meticulous drawing, cleaning, and finishing processes. The proprietary lubricant that is embedded within the wire enhances its performance as well, making sure that our welders experience a smooth and hassle-free welding operation.

Shielding Gas Blends for Satin Glide^® Welding Wire

When it comes to shielding gas blends, Satin Glide^® can be used with a variety of options, such as:

Short Circuit Transfer: 90% Helium, 7-1/2% Argon, 2-1/2% CO₂
Spray Transfer: 95-98% Argon, 2-5% CO₂
Spray Transfer: 98-99% Argon, 1-2% O₂
Flow rate: 35-50 CFH

All-position welding is possible with Satin Glide^® as long as the correct shielding gas blends, welding process, and welding parameters are used.

Stainless-Steel Welding Wire Industry Standards

Satin Glide^® meets or exceeds several specifications, including:

AWS A5.9/A5.9M: ER308, ER308L
ASME SFA-A5.9: ER308, ER308L
ASME Section III Nuclear requirements

Stainless-Steel Welding Wire Storage Instructions

For storing the welding wire, make sure that it is kept in a dry location in a clean and organized manner to prevent any contact with dirt, dust, or debris, which can affect the wire’s overall quality and performance.