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62171200 - Bonarc ER308LSi .045" Stainless MIG Wire (15kg Spool)

Packaging: 15kg spool
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OVERVIEW

Achieve Butter-Smooth Stainless Welds with Bonarc 308LSi

Take your stainless steel projects to the next level with Bonarc's ER308LSi .045" MIG Wire. If you are welding 304 or 304L stainless steel, this wire is your secret weapon for creating professional, showroom-quality welds. The "Hi Sil" (High Silicon) content changes the game by increasing the fluidity of the puddle, making it easier to control and resulting in a bead that lays down flat and smooth.

Why choose 308LSi over standard 308L? It's all about the finish and the speed. The improved wetting action means you can often weld faster without sacrificing quality. It also helps reduce spatter, which means less time spent cleaning up your workpiece with a grinder or wire brush after the hood goes up. This 15kg spool is perfect for shop use, giving you plenty of material to tackle large jobs without constant spool changes.

Why Welders Love This Wire:

  • Great Bead Appearance: Creates shiny, flat welds that look great on exposed stainless surfaces.
  • Easy to Run: The stable arc and smooth feeding make it forgiving to use, even for less experienced operators.
  • Corrosion Resistant: Maintains the rust-fighting properties of your base metal, ensuring your project lasts.

Whether you are building custom exhaust systems, repairing kitchen equipment, or fabricating tanks, this .045" wire provides the deposition rate you need for thicker materials while maintaining the finesse required for stainless steel. Pair it with a tri-mix or argon/CO2 gas for best results.

Additional Information
Brand:Bonarc
AWS Spec:ER308LSi
Diameter:0.045 in
Grade:308 HiSil
Packaging:15 kg Spool
Packaging Description:15kg-spool
Weld Process:MIG (GMAW)
Polarity:DC
Material Composition:Stainless Steel
Wire Diameter:0.045"
Wire Type:Solid
Shielding Gas Requirement:Argon/CO2 Mix, Argon/Oxygen Mix
Spool Size:15 kg
AWS Classification:ER308LSi
Applications:Food Processing, Chemical Equipment, General Fabrication

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 15kg Spool of Bonarc ER308LSi .045" Stainless MIG Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Food and beverage processing equipment
  • Chemical storage tanks and piping
  • Architectural stainless steel structures
  • General fabrication of 304 and 304L stainless steel
  • Pharmaceutical equipment
  • Automotive exhaust systems

FAQ

The 'Si' stands for Silicon. ER308LSi has a higher silicon content than standard ER308L, which improves the fluidity of the weld pool (wetting action) and results in a flatter, smoother bead profile.

For MIG welding stainless steel, a mixture of Argon and CO2 (e.g., 98% Argon / 2% CO2) or Argon and Oxygen is typically recommended to ensure a stable arc and good corrosion resistance.

No, ER308LSi is designed for welding 304/304L stainless to itself. For welding stainless steel to mild steel, you should use an ER309L wire.

This is a 15kg spool, which is approximately 33 lbs.

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

.045 inches is approximately 1.2mm.

It is primarily used for welding ASTM 304 and 304L stainless steels, as well as 302 and 321 grades in some applications.