Certified Welding Consumables
MIG Electrode Designation
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Electrode Designation: MIG-308/308L, MIG-309/309L, MIG-316/316L
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Classification: ER308, ER308L, ER309, ER309L, ER316, ER316L
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Type: GMAW/GTAW Stainless Steel
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Min (mm): 0.8
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Max (mm): 1.6
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Standard: CSA W48 / AWS A5.9M
TGA Electrode Designation
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Electrode Designation: TGA-308/308L, TGA-309/309L, TGA-316/316L
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Classification: ER308, ER308L, ER309, ER309L, ER316, ER316L
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Type: GMAW/GTAW Stainless Steel
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Min (mm): 0.9
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Max (mm): 4
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Standard: CSA W48 / AWS A5.9M
Standards(CSA W48 / AWS A5.9M)
Our welding electrodes are provided in accordance with CSA W48 and AWS A5.9M standards, and they are CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) certified. These standards and certifications define the requirements for stainless steel filler metals used in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
These specifications ensure that the filler metal has the correct chemical composition and physical strength. Following these standards and maintaining CWB certification guarantees that every weld is high-quality, strong, and meets strict industrial safety requirements. By meeting these criteria, our products provide the most stable, reliable, and compliant choice for your welding projects in Canada.
Product Overview
This document serves as a comprehensive technical catalogue for our welding products. It includes:
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Detailed Specifications: Provide equivalent specifications, international standards (e.g., AWS A5.9), available wire diameters, and packaging weight options.
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Technical Guidelines: Details product characteristics, recommended base metals, and target industries such as the petrochemical sector and pressure vessel manufacturing.
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Operational Instructions: Includes critical parameters for successful welding, such as gas flow rates, current polarity, and wire stick-out length.
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Performance Data: Lists chemical composition (wt%), mechanical properties (e.g., yield/tensile strength, impact values), and recommended welding parameters.
GA 308/308L (TIG) :
The nominal composition (wt.%) of GA-308/308L is 21Cr and 10Ni, belonging to the Vossian iron microstructure. It can be used with materials such as 18Cr-8Ni (AISI 304), AISI 301, 302, and SUS 304. It is mainly used for welding equipment in the fiber, fertilizer, and petroleum industries.
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GA 309/309L (TIG) :
The nominal composition (wt.%) of GA-309/309L is 24Cr and 13Ni, belonging to the Wostian iron structure. It is suitable for welding low-carbon stainless steel and cladding steel, SUS309S, heat-resistant 13Cr, 18Cr steel or dissimilar metals.
GA 316/316L (TIG) :
The nominal composition (wt.%) of GA-316/316L is 19Cr, 12.5Ni, and 2%Mo, exhibiting a stable ferrosilicon structure. Applicable base materials include: stainless steel sheets, strips, pipes, seamless pipes, heat transfer pipes, pressure vessel plates, bars, castings, etc.
MG 308/308L (MIG) :
MIG-308/308L is a low-carbon Wassfield stainless steel with good mechanical properties and resistance to intergranular corrosion. It can be used for welding in the petrochemical industry, pressure vessels, stainless steel storage tanks, etc. Applicable base materials include ASTM A157 Gr. C9, AISI 302, 304, 304L, etc.
MG 309/309L (MIG) :
MIG-309/309L is a low-carbon Wassfield stainless steel. It can be used in the manufacture of equipment for synthetic fibers, petrochemicals, and the welding of dissimilar steel structures.
MG 316/316L (MIG) :
MIG-316/316L is a low-carbon, stable Wosfield stainless steel made of 18.5Cr, 12.5Ni, and 2.5Mo. It is suitable for use in the chemical industry, power engineering components, and liquefied natural gas storage tanks, such as AISI 316/316L, SUS316H, ASTM A813 TP316H, and ASTM TP316.
Legal Disclaimer
The information contained herein is presented as "typical" data without guarantee or warranty. Northbridge Trade & Industrial Solutions expressly disclaims any liability incurred from reliance on this data. Typical data is obtained through testing in accordance with AWS specifications; other procedures may produce different results. No data should be construed as a recommendation for any welding condition not controlled by Northbridge Trade & Industrial Solutions.