NS ARC presents the Satin Glide™ 309LHS 0.045” Stainless-Steel Welding Wire in a 500lb drum—your solution for superior welds. This premium filler metal guarantees controlled arc ignition and offers higher travel speeds, making it ideal for various stainless-steel welding applications.

Satin Glide™ 309LHS 0.045” Stainless-Steel Welding Wire 500lb Drum

The Satin Glide™ 309LHS 0.045” Stainless-Steel Welding Wire in a 500lb drum features a unique composition with metallurgical properties that guarantee excellent compatibility with a range of base metals. This includes type-304 and dissimilar steels or overlaying unalloyed structural steels. This wire can create stable arcs that allow for precise control throughout the entire welding process so that our welders can achieve significantly effective welds.

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™ 309LHS welding wire has a composition of 0.07% maximum carbon, 23-25% chromium, 12-14% nickel, and 0.7-1% silicon. The low carbon content works to reduce the possibility of carbide precipitation, which can lead to sensitization and intergranular corrosion. Additionally, the higher silicon content improves the wetting of the weld metal, which potentially increases the travel speed for a quicker and more efficient job.

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: ER309Si, ER309LSi
ASME SFA-A5.9: ER309Si, ER309LSi
ASME Section III Nuclear requirements

Stainless-Steel Welding Wire Storage Instructions

Keeping the welding wire in its original sealed package until its ready to use can help prevent the welding wire from being contaminated. It should also be kept in a dry location out of direct sunlight and avoiding excessive heat or extreme cold.