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Clear plastic spool holding thin stainless steel MIG welding wire

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Value Brand ER308L .023 2 lb MIG Welding Wire

SKU CH-Y79C-12EJ5

ER308L stainless MIG wire on a 2 lb spool, .023 in diameter for grades 301, 302, 304, 304L, 308, 308L, 321 and 347

  • Product typeWelding Supplies
  • ER308L classification matches 304, 304L and 308 stainless grades
  • 023 in diameter suits thin-gauge sheet metal work
  • 88 ksi tensile strength delivers strong joint integrity
  • 59 ksi minimum yield resists deformation under load
  • 2 lb plastic spool feeds smoothly through MIG guns

ER308L MIG Wire for Stainless Steel

This 2 lb spool of ER308L welding wire is designed for MIG welding stainless steel grades such as 304, 304L, 308, 308L, 321 and 347. It suits fabricators and maintenance shops joining austenitic stainless components with a .023 in diameter wire on a plastic spool.

Practical Limits of .023 in Diameter

The .023 in wire diameter restricts use to thinner sheet and light-gauge stainless steel where lower heat input is required. It is not suited for heavy plate or high-deposition applications that demand larger wire sizes and higher amperage ranges.

Easy Spool Mounting with Standard Feed

The plastic spool fits most MIG wire feeders without adapters, and the DCEP current designation matches common machine polarity settings. Problems usually arise when drive rolls are mismatched to the .023 in size, causing bird-nesting or erratic feed.

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameWESTWARD
Product typeWelding Supplies

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 0.023 in diameter on the 2 lb spool for my MIG gun?

The 0.023 in wire feeds smoothly through standard MIG guns and the 2 lb plastic spool suits light fabrication or repair jobs on stainless steel.

What does the 88 ksi tensile strength mean when I lay a bead?

An as-welded tensile strength of 88 ksi shows the deposited metal resists pulling forces well, matching the strength of the listed stainless grades.

Does the ER308L classification limit the amperage I can run?

The DCEP current designation and 59 ksi minimum yield strength guide you to set amperage for the 0.023 in wire without exceeding the wire's capacity.

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