Select 430NbL

Stainless Steel / Metal Cored / Gas Shielded

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Features

  • Dual stabilized with columbium (Cb), also known as niobium (Nb), and titanium (Ti) for improved sensitization resistance.
  • Dual stabilization improves weld metal mechanical properties over Ti or Nb only stabilized weldments.
  • Specially formulated to promote a fine-grained ferritic microstructure.
  • Superior arc stability over entry level Nb stabilized wires.
  • Metal cored construction inherently provides better welding performance compared to solid wires.
  • Designed to weld exhaust system components of similar composition, ~18 wt% chromium (Cr), with increased oxidation resistance at high operating temperatures.

Standard Diameters

in (mm)
  • 0.045 (1.2)
  • 0.052 (1.3)
  • 1/16 (1.6)

Welding Positions

Flat and Horizontal

Shielding

  • Ar + 5-20% CO₂
    Flow Rate: 40 – 50 CFM

Polarity

Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP)

Conformances

  • ASME SFA 5.22
    • ECG
  • AWS A5.22
    • ECG
    • TYPICAL WELD DEPOSIT CHEMISTRY (WT%)
    Shielding Gas C Cr Cu Mn Mo Nb Ni P S Si Ti
    90% Ar/10% CO₂ 0.03 17.4 0.03 0.26 <0.01 0.71 0.02 0.010 0.017 0.70 0.15
    Recomended Welding Parameters
    Diameter
    in (mm)    		 Shielding Gas Position Wire Feed Speed
    in/min (m/min)    		 Amps Volts Contact Tip to Work Distance
    in (mm)
    0.045 (1.2) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 280 (7.1) 200 21 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.045 (1.2) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 350 (8.9) 220 22 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.045 (1.2) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 400 (10.2) 250 24 5/8 (16)
    0.045 (1.2) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 475 (12.1) 275 26 5/8 (16)
    0.052 (1.3) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 225 (5.7) 215 21 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 350 (8.9) 280 24 3/4 (19)
    0.052 (1.3) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 425 (10.8) 300 26 3/4 (19)
    1/16 (1.6) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 225 (5.7) 260 22 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 265 (6.7) 285 23 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 300 (7.6) 310 24 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    1/16 (1.6) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 350 (8.9) 335 26 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)

    Packaging (lbs (kg))

    33 (15) Spools, 60 (27.2) Coils, 500 (226.8) Round Drum, 800 (362.9) Hex Drum, 900 (408.2) Hex Drum

    *Some packaging options may not be available depending on diameter and product. Special package options may be available upon request.