Welding wire
ER316LSi stainless MIG/MAG wire
Joining molybdenum-bearing 316-family stainless steel with solid wire.
- Classification
- AWS A5.9: ER316LSi
- Processes
- MIG/MAG (GMAW)
- Materials
- 316 stainless steel · 316L stainless steel
How to choose it
Select for the base-metal grade and required corrosion service. Higher silicon helps the weld pool spread.
Limits and product details
Corrosion performance also depends on dilution, heat control, shielding and cleaning. The filler designation is not a guarantee for a corrosive-service installation.
Additional details
- Form
- Solid stainless wire
- Material match
- Manufacturer lists 316 and 316L
- Gas example — short circuit
- 90% helium / 7.5% argon / 2.5% CO₂ in the cited product sheet
- Gas example — spray
- 98% argon / 2% oxygen in the cited product sheet
- Example source
- Lincoln Electric Blue Max MIG 316LSi
References
Information checked 2026-10-14.
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