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35CA12982V - ESAB Shield-Bright 309L .045" Stainless Flux Core Wire 33lb

Packaging: 15kg spool
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OVERVIEW

Superior Stainless Welding Performance

Tackle your toughest stainless steel jobs with the ESAB Shield-Bright 309L .045" Flux Core Wire. Designed for professional welders who demand reliability and ease of use, this wire takes the headache out of welding dissimilar metals. Whether you are joining stainless steel to mild steel or laying down a barrier layer for cladding, Shield-Bright 309L delivers consistent, high-quality results. Its rutile flux formulation ensures a buttery-smooth arc that feels stable in your hand, even when welding out-of-position. Say goodbye to the frustration of dripping puddles in vertical-up welds; this wire holds its shape to create professional-looking beads every time.

Efficiency and Value

Time is money in any shop, and Shield-Bright 309L helps you save both. The fast-freezing slag is often self-peeling, meaning you spend less time chipping and grinding and more time welding. Because it runs on either straight CO2 or an Argon/CO2 mix, you can use the shielding gas you already have on hand without compromising quality. The 33 lb spool size is perfect for industrial production, minimizing downtime for spool changes. Plus, ESAB's Vac-Pac technology keeps the wire factory-fresh until you crack the seal, guaranteeing that you get the performance you paid for, free from moisture-related defects.

Why Choose Shield-Bright?

Flux-cored stainless wire offers significant advantages over solid MIG wire, including higher deposition rates and better penetration profiles. The Shield-Bright 309L excels in bridging gaps and handling slightly dirtier base materials than solid wire can tolerate. It is the go-to solution for maintenance and repair operations (MRO) where fit-up isn't always perfect. Upgrade your welding consumables with a wire that works as hard as you do.

Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Diameter:0.045 in
AWS Spec:E309LT1-1, E309LT1-4
Grade:309
Packaging:33 lb Spool
Weld Process:MIG (GMAW)
Polarity:DC
Wire Type:Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% CO2, 75% Argon / 25% CO2
Material Composition:Stainless Steel
Welding Position:All Position (Except Vertical Down)
Packaging Type:Spool
Packaging Description:15kg spool

INCLUDED

  • 33 lb (15 kg) Spool of Shield-Bright 309L Flux Core Wire
  • Vacuum-Sealed Vac-Pac Packaging

APPLICATIONS

  • Joining stainless steel (309/309L) to carbon or low alloy steel
  • First-layer cladding/overlay on carbon steel
  • Petrochemical and power generation plant maintenance
  • General industrial fabrication
  • Mining and heavy equipment repair
  • Pulp and paper processing equipment

FAQ

ESAB Shield-Bright 309L can be used with either 100% CO2 or a mixture of 75% Argon / 25% CO2.

It meets AWS A5.22 specifications for E309T1-1, E309T1-4, E309LT1-1, and E309LT1-4.

Yes, it is an all-position wire suitable for flat, horizontal, vertical-up, and overhead welding. It is not recommended for vertical-down.

It is primarily used for welding dissimilar metals, such as joining stainless steel to carbon steel, or for the first layer of stainless cladding on carbon steel.

Yes, this wire runs on Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP).

It comes in a 33 lb (15 kg) spool, hermetically sealed in ESAB's Vac-Pac to prevent moisture absorption.

This is a .045" (1.2 mm) diameter wire.

This is a gas-shielded flux-cored wire (FCAW-G), not a solid wire.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet