ALFA ER310 is a solid stainless steel welding wire primarily designed for welding 25% Chromium / 20% Nickel Type 310 fully austenitic stainless steel. It is suitable for applications requiring corrosion and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures.
The deposited weld metal is specified as radiographic quality. It is also suitable for joining difficult-to-weld steels, ferritic stainless steels, and dissimilar steels.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ALFA |
| Product Name | ALFA 310 |
| Identification | ER310 |
| Product Type | Stainless Steel TIG Welding Filler Rod |
| Classification | AWS A 5.9 ER310 |
| BS Classification | BS 2901-90 309S94 |
| DIN Classification | DIN 8556-86 ~SGX12CrNi 2520 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Welding Process | TIG / GTAW |
| Welding Current | DC (-) |
| Shielding Gas | Argon 99.99% |
| Argon Flow Rate | 6–12 L/min |
| Weld Quality | Radiographic Quality |
| High Temperature Resistance | Designed for high-temperature oxidation applications |
| Standard Length | 1000 mm |
| Available Sizes | 1.6, 2.0, 2.40/2.50, 3.15/3.20 and 4.0 mm |
| Packing / Packet | 5 kg |
| Packing / Box | 20 kg (5 × 4) |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Range / Maximum |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.08–0.15% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.0–2.50% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.30–0.65% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 25.0–28.0% |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.50% Max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 20.0–22.5% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.50% Max |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.025% Max |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.030% Max |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (TS) | 550–650 N/mm² |
| Elongation (L=4D) | 30–38% |
| CVN Impact Value at 0°C | 60–100 Joules |
| CVN Impact Value at -196°C | 50–80 Joules |
Typical Applications
- Type 310 / 310S stainless steel welding
- Furnace and heat-treatment equipment
- Difficult-to-weld steels
- Armour plate welding
- Ferritic stainless steel welding
- Dissimilar steel welding
- High-temperature welding applications
- Corrosion and oxidation-resistant applications
- ASTM 310 and 310S applications
- CK 20 and specified DIN grades
Corrosion & Temperature Performance
ALFA 310 is designed for high-temperature oxidation applications. Its resistance to wet corrosion is limited.
Packing Details
| Diameter | Length | Packing / Packet | Packing / Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 mm | 1000 mm | 5 kg | 20 kg |
| 2.0 mm | 1000 mm | 5 kg | 20 kg |
| 2.40 / 2.50 mm | 1000 mm | 5 kg | 20 kg |
| 3.15 / 3.20 mm | 1000 mm | 5 kg | 20 kg |
| 4.0 mm | 1000 mm | 5 kg | 20 kg |




