What Thermanit 309L solid MIG/MAG wire is used for
Thermanit 309L is a high-alloyed austenitic stainless solid wire. It works on pressure vessels, process piping and austenitic structures where corrosion resistance counts.
The typical parent material is S500N, and the deposit has an austenitic structure.
Classification EN ISO: 14343-A G 23 12 L
AWS classification: A5.9 / SFA-5.9 ER309L
Shielding gas: M12, M13
Diameters: 1.0 / 1.2 / 2.0 mm
Approvals: TÜV (19604), DB (43.132.77), CE
Keep the interpass temperature low and the beads narrow, overheating austenitic steel promotes carbide precipitation and distortion. Watch the wire stick-out from the contact tip, too long a one lowers the arc voltage and worsens the fusion. Set the gas flow so the pool is covered over the whole length of the bead, and shield the station when you work in wind. Match the diameter to the thickness and the position, thinner wires are easier to control in constrained positions.
Manufacturer datasheet
Chemical composition and properties from the manufacturer datasheet
Typical weld metal values from the voestalpine Böhler Welding data sheet, issue 01/2025. The minimum or the range guaranteed by the maker is given in brackets. The figures depend on the heat treatment condition and the shielding gas stated in the row and do not replace testing the joint to your own WPS.
Welding data and approvals
Polarity
direct current, electrode positive (DC+)
Shielding gas to EN ISO 14175
M1
Approvals
TÜV (19604), DB (43.132.77), DNV, CE
Datasheet edition
01/2025
Mechanical properties of the all-weld metal, typical values
Condition
Yield strength Re, MPa
Tensile strength Rm, MPa
Elongation A, %
Impact energy KV, J at 20 °C
Impact energy KV, J at -80 °C
u
420 (min. 320)
570 (min. 510)
32 (min. 25)
90 (min. 47)
32
u: untreated, as-welded, shielding gas Ar + 2.5% CO 2
Fits
For which materials and machines
Base materials
S500N
Process and machines
Solid MIG/MAG wire, works on any sound machine for this process: welders. Shielding gas: M12: Ar with CO2 added (up to 5 %), M13: Ar with O2 added (up to 3 %).
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