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35BA09982V - ESAB Shield-Bright 308L Stainless Flux Core Wire 0.035 15kg Spool

Packaging: 15 spool
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OVERVIEW

Experience Superior Stainless Welding

If you are tired of the slow travel speeds of TIG or the lack of positional capability with standard solid MIG wire, the ESAB Shield-Bright 308L is the solution you need. This flux-cored wire is a workhorse for stainless steel fabrication, designed to make your life under the hood easier and more productive. The first thing you will notice is the arc stability; it runs with a smooth, spray-like transfer that minimizes spatter, keeping your workpiece clean and reducing post-weld grinding time.

One of the biggest advantages of Shield-Bright 308L is its all-position capability. Whether you are welding flat, horizontal, or stuck in a difficult vertical-up joint, the fast-freezing slag holds the puddle in place, giving you excellent bead contour without the struggle. The slag is also self-releasing in many cases, or comes off with a light tap, revealing a bright, shiny weld bead that looks professional with minimal effort. This wire is perfect for welding common 300-series stainless steels like 304 and 304L found in food service equipment, tanks, and structural supports.

Packaged in a 15kg spool, this wire is ready for serious production work. It runs well on standard CV (Constant Voltage) power sources using either straight CO2 or an Argon/CO2 mix. The 0.035" diameter is the sweet spot for general fabrication, giving you enough deposition to fill joints quickly while maintaining control on thinner sections. Upgrade your stainless welding game with a wire that works as hard as you do.

Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Diameter:0.035 in
Packaging:15 kg Spool
Weld Process:MIG (GMAW)
Grade:308
Material Composition:Stainless Steel
Wire Type:Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored
Alloy:308L
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2, 75% Argon / 25% CO2
Welding Position:All Position
Polarity:DCEP
Packaging Description:15 spool
AWS Spec:ER308L

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 15kg Spool of Shield-Bright 308L Flux Core Stainless Steel Wire (0.035")

APPLICATIONS

  • Food and beverage processing equipment fabrication
  • Chemical and pharmaceutical storage tanks
  • General fabrication of 304 and 304L stainless steel
  • Architectural stainless steel structures
  • Pipe welding in the petrochemical industry
  • Maintenance and repair of stainless steel components

FAQ

You can use either 100% CO2 or a mixture of 75% Argon / 25% CO2. The mixed gas typically provides a smoother arc and slightly less spatter.

No, Shield-Bright 308L is designed for 304/304L grades. For 316 stainless, you should use a 316L wire which contains molybdenum for better corrosion resistance.

Yes, Shield-Bright 308L is an all-position wire. Its fast-freezing slag system supports vertical-up and overhead welding effectively.

This wire runs on DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive), also known as Reverse Polarity.

The slag is generally very easy to remove, often peeling off by itself or with a light tap, so heavy chipping is rarely needed.

This is a 15kg (approximately 33lb) spool.

It can be used on stabilized grades like 321 and 347, but only if the service temperature does not exceed 750°F (399°C).