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Mitchell Stainless, a reliable manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, offers premium-quality AWS Class E312-16 Electrodes for demanding and dissimilar metal welding applications. These electrodes are known for their exceptional crack resistance, strong arc stability, and ability to tolerate dilution from carbon and alloy steels. Mitchell Stainless ensures consistent coating quality and dependable performance, helping fabricators achieve sound, durable welds. AWS E312-16 electrodes are especially valued where high strength and reliability are required under difficult welding and service conditions.
AWS Class E312-16 electrodes produce a high-alloy stainless steel weld metal with an approximate chemical composition of Chromium 28–32%, Nickel 8–10.5%, Carbon up to 0.15%, Manganese up to 2.0%, Silicon up to 1.0%, Phosphorus max 0.03%, and Sulfur max 0.03%, with iron as balance. This high chromium and nickel content creates a duplex austenitic–ferritic microstructure, giving the weld metal exceptional strength, excellent crack resistance, and the ability to tolerate dilution when welding dissimilar or hard-to-weld steels.
| Classification | AWS A5.4, E312-16 |
| Form | Welding Electrode, Welding Rods |
| Type Of Current | AC-DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive) |
| Welding Position | F, V, OH, H |
| Size | 2.0 mm, 2.50 mm, 3.15 mm, 4.00 mm, 5.0 mm |
| AC/DC+ | AC or DC (+) |
| JIS Specification | BS 2926 19.9 A R |
| Other Specification | DIN 8556 E19 9 R 23 A |
| AWS E312-16 Coated Electrodes Application & uses |
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| C | Cr | Ni | Mo | Mn | Si | P | S | Cu |
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0.15 |
28.0-32.0 | 8.0-10.5 | 0.75 | 0.5-2.5 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
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Designed for high corrosion resistance, these electrodes feature a light coating for better arc stability and smooth weld appearance. They come in sizes such as 1/8 inch and 3/32 inch, ideal for welding dissimilar metals.
Known for enhanced corrosion resistance, these electrodes have a heavier coating that improves arc stability and slag removal. Available in sizes like 3/16 inch and 5/32 inch, they are suitable for high-strength applications and vertical positions.
These electrodes are designed for shielded arc welding, offering excellent corrosion resistance and superior weld strength and durability. Typically available in 1/8 inch and 5/32 inch sizes, they are used for welding stainless steel to carbon steel.
Mitchell Stainless guarantee top-quality AWS Class E312-16 Electrodes through comprehensive testing, including hardness testing, spectro analysis, PMI, flaring, micro and macro tests, pitting resistance and IGC tests. We provide complete documentation, including commercial invoices, packaging lists with net and gross weights, box numbers and labels. Our legalized Certificate of Origin and Third-Party Inspection Certificates guarantee the superior quality and reliability of every product, ensuring unmatched customer satisfaction.
AWS E312-16 electrodes are widely used for welding dissimilar metals, including stainless steel to carbon or low-alloy steels. Common applications include repair welding, hard-to-weld steels, tool steels, and high-strength structural components. They are also used in maintenance of mining, construction, and heavy engineering equipment where crack resistance is critical. In New Zealand’s industrial fabrication and repair sectors, these electrodes are trusted for producing strong, durable welds in challenging welding situations.







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