Description
Characteristics:
LFC-318 is designed for 100% CO₂ gas and all-position welding. It performs with smooth arc transfer, low spatter level, fast freezing slag and good hot crack resistance.
Applications:
It is suitable for welding stabilized stainless steel as CrNi(N) and CrNiMo(N)
Notes on Usage:
1. Use 100% CO₂ shielding gas.
2. Use DC(+) polarity.
3. Keep dry while in storage and delivery.
4. Trailer Shield is required to ensure the weld pool completely shield until solidification is complete and no porosity problem.
Classification:
AWS A5.22 E318T1-1
Welding Position:

Typical chemical composition of weld metal (wt%)
| C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo | Nb |
| 0.026 | 1.51 | 0.55 | 0.024 | 0.009 | 18.64 | 11.50 | 2.78 | 0.36 |
Typical mechanical properties of weld metal
| TS N/mm2 | EL % |
| 600 | 45 |
Sizes and recommended current range ( DC+)
| Diameter (mm) | 1.2 | |||
| Welding Position | F, HF | H | V-UP | OH |
| Voltage(Volt) | 24-33 | 25-29 | 24-28 | 25-29 |
| Current(Amp) | 130-220 | 140-180 | 130-160 | 150-180 |
| Stick out(mm) | 15-20 | 15-20 | 15-20 | 15-20 |
| Flow rate(l/min) | 20-25 | 20-25 | 20-25 | 20-25 |
| Weight per spool(kg) | 15 | |||

