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1612119820 - Esab OK Autrod 308LSi Stainless MIG Wire .045 15kg Spool

Packaging: 15kg spool
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OVERVIEW

Superior Stainless Welding Performance

When your project demands a flawless finish on stainless steel, the Esab OK Autrod 308LSi is the MIG wire you reach for. Designed for professional welders who refuse to compromise on bead appearance, this .045-inch wire takes the standard 308L formula and improves it with a higher silicon content. For the operator, this means the puddle flows out more smoothly, wetting into the edges effortlessly. You get a flatter bead profile with minimal crowning, which translates to less grinding and finishing time after the hood goes up. It is the perfect solution for cosmetic welds in high-visibility areas.

This wire is a workhorse for the food and beverage industry, chemical processing plants, and architectural fabrication. Whether you are welding tanks, piping systems, or structural supports made of 304 or 304L stainless, the OK Autrod 308LSi delivers reliable, crack-resistant welds. The low carbon content gives you peace of mind knowing that your welds will hold up against corrosion over time, even in challenging environments. The arc stability is exceptional, producing very little spatter when paired with the correct shielding gas, keeping your nozzles clean and your workflow uninterrupted.

Packaged in a substantial 15kg spool, this product is ready for industrial production environments. The precision winding prevents snags and bird-nesting in your drive rolls, ensuring consistent wire delivery from the first arc strike to the end of the spool. If you are looking to upgrade your stainless MIG results, the improved fluidity and wash-in characteristics of Esab's Hi-Silicon formula make it a clear winner for both speed and quality.

Additional Information
AWS Spec:ER308LSi
Brand:ESAB
Diameter:0.045 in
Grade:308 HiSil
Packaging:15 kg Spool
Weld Process:MIG (GMAW)
Polarity:DCEP
Material Composition:Austenitic Stainless Steel
Wire Type:Solid
Shielding Gas Requirement:Argon/CO2 Mix, Argon/Oxygen Mix
AWS Classification:ER308LSi
Alloy Type:CrNi 18-8
Packaging Description:15kg spool

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 15kg Spool of Esab OK Autrod 308LSi MIG Wire (.045")

APPLICATIONS

  • Chemical processing equipment
  • Food and beverage manufacturing machinery
  • Stainless steel piping and tubing
  • Boiler fabrication and repair
  • Architectural stainless steel structures
  • General fabrication of 304/304L alloys

FAQ

The 'Si' stands for Silicon. ER308LSi has a higher silicon content than standard ER308L. This increases the fluidity of the weld pool, improving wetting action and resulting in a flatter, smoother bead profile.

For solid stainless MIG wire like this, a mixture of Argon with 2-3% CO2 or 1-2% Oxygen is typically recommended to ensure arc stability and proper fusion.

Yes, ER308LSi is the standard filler metal for welding 304 and 304L stainless steels.

This product comes on a 15kg (approximately 33lb) spool.

The wire diameter is 0.045 inches (approx. 1.2mm).

No, this is a solid MIG wire requiring an external shielding gas.

This wire is designed to be used with DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive) polarity.

Low carbon content (the 'L' in 308L) prevents the formation of chromium carbides at the grain boundaries, which protects the weld from intergranular corrosion.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet