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Spool of stainless steel MIG wire on plastic reel

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Value Brand ER316L MIG Welding Wire .023 in 2 lb

SKU CH-KECX-KHYH4

Stainless-steel MIG wire for welding 316 and 316L grades, .023 in diameter on a 2 lb plastic spool

  • TypeWelding Supplies
  • ER316L grade matches 316, 316L, 316LN, 316N, 444 stainless
  • .023 in diameter suits thin-sheet MIG work
  • 86 ksi tensile strength delivers strong welded joints
  • 55 ksi yield strength resists permanent deformation
  • 2 lb plastic spool feeds smoothly on DCEP current

Stainless MIG Wire ER316L .023 in

This ER316L stainless-steel MIG wire is designed for welding grades 316, 316L, 316LN, 316N, 444 and similar alloys. It suits fabricators and maintenance shops that need corrosion-resistant joints on austenitic stainless components. The 2 lb plastic spool feeds through standard MIG guns for gas-shielded GMAW work.

Spool handling and common issues

The 2 lb plastic spool mounts on any hobby or light-industrial wire feeder without adapters. Feed problems usually come from worn drive rolls, incorrect tension or a kinked liner rather than the wire itself. Always verify the gun liner matches the .023 in diameter before starting a job.

AWS ER316L classification and strength

The wire meets AWS ER316L classification with 86 ksi tensile strength and 55 ksi yield strength as welded. This specification confirms suitability for matching 316-series stainless base metals requiring low-carbon chemistry. Buyers needing higher deposition rates or different alloy families should select another product.

Highlights

  • ER316L grade matches 316, 316L, 316LN, 316N, 444 stainless
  • .023 in diameter suits thin-sheet MIG work
  • 86 ksi tensile strength delivers strong welded joints
  • 55 ksi yield strength resists permanent deformation
  • 2 lb plastic spool feeds smoothly on DCEP current

Specifications

BrandWESTWARD
TypeWelding Supplies

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the wire is feeding and welding correctly after installation?

Confirm smooth wire feed at the drive rolls, check for consistent bead appearance with minimal spatter, and verify the weld achieves the 86 ksi tensile strength and 55 ksi yield strength specified for ER316L.

What comes with the 2 lb spool and what additional items are needed to start welding?

The package includes a 2 lb plastic spool of ER316L stainless steel wire at .023 in diameter; you must supply a compatible MIG gun, shielding gas, and a power source set to DCEP polarity.

When should I choose this .023 in diameter ER316L wire over other sizes or grades?

Select this .023 in ER316L wire when welding 316, 316L, 316LN, 316N, or 444 stainless steel grades with a MIG process requiring 86 ksi tensile strength and DCEP current.

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