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	INCREASE STAINLESS STEEL WELD PRODUCTIVITY USING 17 CLASS STAINLESS STEEL MMAW ELECTRODES

What are 17 Class Electrodes?

The flux coating of 17 class electrode is different from the flux coating of 16 class stainless steel electrodes. In 17 class stainless steel electrodes silica replaces part of the titania in the coating of 16 class leading to improved operational efficiencies. Some of the salient features of 17 class stainless steel electrodes are detailed below,

In horizontal fillet welding, the bead shape is totally flat to concave resulting in assured minimum 10% increase in weld length
The controlled slow freezing characteristics of this class of electrodes improve handling when employing the dragging technique
The spray type of arc during welding results in finely rippled weld beads
Excellent in vertical up welding with little weaving
Electrodes work in all position except vertical down

Betanox Plus range of Stainless Steel Electrodes

Ador Welding Limited has been supplying the Betanox Plus range of stainless steel electrodes for the last several years. These electrodes conform to the 17 classification and have all the characteristics described above. In addition, the Betanox Plus range of electrodes has the following superior features,

The electrodes do not exhibit red hot tendency, enabling the electrodes to be used completely. Result is minimum stub loss and considerable savings since stainless steel electrodes are expensive
The arc is smooth and spatter loss is negligible
Weld bead slag is self peeling, so welder saves time on cleaning the weld bead
Weld beads are smooth, shining and uniform with fine ripples
Stainless steel electrodes generally require re drying before use to eliminate porosity. Betanox Plus electrodes can be supplied optionally as vacuum packed to eliminate re drying before use
It is very welder friendly since arc striking and re striking is easy
Electrodes are available for welding all grades of stainless steels e.g. Betanox 308 Plus is suitable for welding 304, 308 grades of stainless steels and so on

To view detailed specifications of individual electrodes in the Betanox Plus range please click on the respective brands described below

Betanox 308 Plus	conforming to AWS A/SFA 5.4	E308-17

Betanox 308L Plus	conforming to AWS A/SFA 5.4	E308L-17

Betanox 316 Plus	conforming to AWS A/SFA 5.4	E316-17

Betanox 316L Plus	conforming to AWS A/SFA 5.4	E316L-17

Betanox 318 Plus	conforming to AWS A/SFA 5.4	E318-17

Betanox 347 Plus	conforming to AWS A/SFA 5.4	E347-17

Betanox 309 Plus	conforming to AWS A/SFA 5.4	E309-17

Betanox 309 Cb Plus	conforming to AWS A/SFA 5.4
E309Cb-17

Betanox 309 Mo Plus	conforming to AWS A/SFA 5.4
E309Mo-17

Betanox 310 Plus	conforming to AWS A/SFA 5.4	E310-17

Suggested precautions for improved results when welding Stainless Steels

Store electrodes in dry place
Re dry electrodes for best results
Use electrodes well within the recommended currents
Ensure good fit up on joints
Hold short arc
Adopt proper/ recommended welding sequence and
Slag should be removed and weld cleaned only with stainless steel brush

Inverter based Plasma Cutting System
	Air pressure safety switch for 'Fail-Safe' cutting
	Special 'safety Interlock' for operator protection
	Lightweight and flexible torch with 6 mtr length cable hose assembly
	Protection provided – under / Over voltage, Single phase
	Thermal overload, Low Air Pressure (below 3 kgs/ Cm Sq.)
	Air Filter cum regulator assembly provided as standard accessories to ensure clean, compressed air for excellent cut quality