{"product_id":"electrodos-inoxidable-e308","title":"E308 stainless steel electrodes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell-welded stainless steel, corrosion-resistant and with low spatter.\u003c\/strong\u003e AWS E308 electrodes for arc welding stainless steel, with a stable arc and clean bead, designed for jobs where corrosion is not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the usual choice in the \u003cstrong\u003efood industry, equipment manufacturing and marine environments\u003c\/strong\u003e, and let you weld stainless steel with any stick welder, without gas. Blister pack of 10 electrodes in 2.0 or 2.5 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Key benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable arc:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy starting and smooth behaviour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow spatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e less cleaning of the workpiece afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for stainless steel in demanding environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo diameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 and 2.5 mm for thin and medium thicknesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏗️ What it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood industry, hospitality and commercial kitchens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel equipment and installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine environments and boating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair of railings, tanks and brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Technical features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e AWS E308 stainless steel electrode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 \/ 2.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 electrodes per blister pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel in food processing, equipment and marine environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2.0 mm size is convenient on thin sheet and with small machines; the 2.5 mm size deposits more metal on medium thicknesses. If you need 316 stainless steel or a 1.6 mm diameter, there is also the 308\/316 electrode blister pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Vetonek tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e on stainless steel, use slightly less current than on carbon steel for the same diameter and brush with a dedicated stainless steel brush: a brush used on carbon steel leaves particles that later rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an E308 electrode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a covered electrode for arc welding stainless steel, according to the AWS E308 classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat diameters are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.0 mm and 2.5 mm, in blister packs of 10 electrodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat jobs is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stainless steel in the food industry, equipment manufacturing and marine environments, where corrosion resistance matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need special equipment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, any stick (MMA) welder will do. No gas is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat current should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlightly less than with a carbon steel electrode of the same diameter. 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