Welding wire
ER308LSi stainless MIG/MAG wire
Joining common 304-family stainless steels with a continuous wire.
- Classification
- AWS A5.9: ER308LSi
- Processes
- MIG/MAG (GMAW)
- Materials
- 304 stainless steel · 304L stainless steel
How to choose it
The increased silicon content helps the weld pool spread. Use a stainless-compatible gas selected for the transfer mode.
Limits and product details
Do not assume it is the matching filler for 316L, duplex steel or every dissimilar joint. Control fumes and avoid carbon-steel contamination.
Additional details
- Form
- Solid stainless wire
- Material match
- Manufacturer lists 304 and 304L
- Gas choice
- Miller's stainless RMD example uses a helium/argon/CO₂ trimix or 98% argon / 2% CO₂
- Example source
- Lincoln Electric Blue Max MIG 308LSi
References
Information checked 2026-10-14.
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