316 or 316L wire?
 

Whats the difference? Why would you use one over the other?

316
 

The L in 316L just means " low carbon" in other words it has less carbon than 316.
I don't think there are any atvantage or disatvantage to using one over the other.

I was under the impression the the "L:" meant that the wire was annealed! The annealed wire is alittle softer and easier to bend!
Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks

i always thought it stood for low carbon as well....maybe i'm wrong :huh:

ER 316: Welding wire usually used for welding wrought and cast forms of similar alloys. ER316 contains about 2% molybdenum to increase its creep resistance at elevated temperature. The lower ferrite level of this alloy reduces the rate of corrosion and is suitable for high temperature service applications.

ER 316L: Welding wire similar to ER316, with controlled carbon content (0.03% maximum) to reduce the possibility of formation of inter-granular carbide precipitation. Used principally for welding molybdenum-bearing low carbon austenitic alloys. ER316L is not as strong as ER316H at elevated temperature.

Bernzy is the answer man:D :happy:

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Nice:kewl: I always wondered. From reading that I take it neither one is any better than the other for our application.

Hey John, say that in English! I am half Polish you know! Which one bends easier?:hf1:

308 anial wire