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Value Brand WESTWARD 41R271 MIG Welding Wire ER309L .030 10 lb
Stainless MIG wire for joining 304, 305, 308 and 309 grades to carbon or low-alloy steel, .03 in diameter on a 10 lb plastic spool
- TypeWelding Supplies
- ER309L wire joins stainless to carbon steel
- .030 inch diameter feeds smoothly through MIG guns
- 85 ksi tensile strength resists cracking under load
- 10 lb plastic spool reduces change-over downtime
- Suitable for 304 305 308 309 stainless grades
WESTWARD 41R271 ER309L MIG Wire
This WESTWARD 41R271 MIG welding wire uses an ER309L classification for joining stainless steel to carbon steel, low-alloy steel or stainless steel. It suits grades such as 304, 305, 308, 309 and 309S. The .030 inch diameter feeds through standard MIG guns for GMAW processes. Each plastic spool holds 10 lb of stainless steel wire.
Thermals Noise and Power
As a consumable welding wire, this product generates no heat, noise or electrical draw of its own. Thermal output, acoustic signature and power consumption depend entirely on the welding machine settings and the base metals being joined. The wire itself stores at ambient temperature and requires no active cooling.
Upgrade From Mild Steel Wire
This ER309L wire replaces general-purpose mild steel wire when the joint involves dissimilar metals such as stainless to carbon steel or stainless to low-alloy steel. It is not for builders who need a wire for aluminium, copper or exotic alloys. The jump is worth it when the base materials match the listed grades and a stainless deposit is required for corrosion resistance or strength.
Highlights
- ER309L wire joins stainless to carbon steel
- .030 inch diameter feeds smoothly through MIG guns
- 85 ksi tensile strength resists cracking under load
- 10 lb plastic spool reduces change-over downtime
- Suitable for 304 305 308 309 stainless grades
Specifications
| Brand | WESTWARD |
|---|---|
| Type | Welding Supplies |
Questions about this item
How do I load the .03 in ER309L wire onto my MIG gun without bird-nesting?
Trim the end clean, feed it straight through the drive rolls set for .03 in stainless wire, and keep tension light so the 10 lb plastic spool unwinds without kinking.
When will the 10 lb spool of ER309L need replacing?
The spool is consumed as you weld; replace it once the 10 lb of .03 in wire is used up — no other maintenance is required.
At what tensile strength does the ER309L deposit reach its limit during long welds?
The as-welded deposit is rated at 85 ksi tensile strength; sustained loading beyond that value risks exceeding the wire’s design limit.
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