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165324R150 - ESAB OK Tigrod 309L Stainless Steel TIG Rod 2.5mm (5kg Tube)

Packaging: 5kg tube
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OVERVIEW

Reliable TIG Rod for Dissimilar Metal Welding

Tackle your toughest mixed-metal welding jobs with confidence using the ESAB OK Tigrod 309L. This 2.5mm TIG rod is a welder's best friend when the job calls for joining stainless steel to mild steel or laying down a solid buffer layer. Known for its smooth feeding and stable arc characteristics, the OK Tigrod 309L produces clean, high-quality welds with excellent bead appearance, making your post-weld cleanup easier and faster.

Whether you are repairing heavy equipment, fabricating custom mounts, or working on industrial piping systems, this 5kg tube ensures you have plenty of high-grade filler metal to get the job done right. The "L" grade (Low Carbon) composition helps prevent cracking and corrosion, ensuring your welds stand the test of time even in challenging environments. If you need a versatile rod that handles transition joints with ease, the ESAB OK Tigrod 309L is the professional choice.

Why Choose ESAB OK Tigrod 309L?

  • Versatility: Perfect for joining stainless to carbon steel.
  • Quality: Produces smooth, defect-free weld beads.
  • Durability: High resistance to general corrosion and oxidation.
  • Performance: Consistent diameter and finish for reliable feeding.
Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
AWS Spec:ER309L
Diameter:2.5mm (3/32")
Grade:309
Packaging:5 kg Tube
Weld Process:TIG (GTAW)
Polarity:DCEN
Material Composition:Stainless Steel
Alloy Type:Chromium-Nickel
Shielding Gas Requirement:100% Argon, Argon/Helium Mixtures
Applications:Dissimilar Joints, Buffer Layers, Cladding
Current Type:DCEN
Packaging Description:5kg tube

INCLUDED

  • 5kg Tube of ESAB OK Tigrod 309L TIG Rods (2.5mm diameter)
  • Product Information Label

APPLICATIONS

  • Joining stainless steel (AISI 309) to itself
  • Welding stainless steel to mild or low-alloy steel
  • Buffer layers for cladding operations
  • Overlay welding on carbon steel
  • General fabrication involving dissimilar metals
  • Chemical and petrochemical industry equipment

FAQ

ER309L is primarily used for welding dissimilar metals, such as joining stainless steel to mild steel, and for applying buffer layers.

Yes, ER309L is the recommended filler metal for joining 304 stainless steel to mild or carbon steel.

For TIG welding with this rod, 100% Argon is typically required to ensure a clean, oxidation-free weld.

These rods have a diameter of 2.5mm.

Stainless steel TIG welding is typically performed using Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN).

This package contains a 5kg tube of welding rods.

The 'L' stands for Low Carbon, which helps prevent intergranular corrosion by minimizing carbide precipitation.

Yes, it is excellent for the first layer (buffer layer) when cladding stainless steel over carbon steel.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet