Stainless Steel

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 209

Universal Stainless Steel Electrode for Welding & Cladding

 Engineered for Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels

Key Features:

  • Designed for welding and cladding stainless sheets and castings

  • Universal electrode for joining and surfacing duplex (austenitic/ferritic) stainless steels

  • Nitrogen-bearing weld metal offers superior resistance to chloride-containing environments

    • Ideal for applications exposed to pitting, crevice, and stress corrosion

  • High strength combined with excellent corrosion resistance

    • Ensures long-term performance in marine, offshore, and chemical processing industries

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 308

General Purpose Stainless Steel Electrode

For Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Architectural Applications

Applications:

  • Ideal for welding stainless steel components in:

    • Brewery equipment

    • Food processing systems

    • Pharmaceutical machinery

    • Architectural fabrications

  • Specifically designed for welding stainless steels such as:
    304L, 301, 302, 303, 308, and 321

Key Features:

  • Controlled silicon content for optimal corrosion and cracking resistance

  • Manufactured with low hydrogen technology to minimize:

    • Weld metal porosity

    • Risk of hydrogen-induced cracking

  • High-purity core wire ensures very low carbon content, reducing risk of intergranular corrosion

  • Smooth, stable arc and easy slag removal — suitable for both novice and professional welders

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 309

High-Strength Stainless Steel Electrode

 For Joining Stainless to Carbon & Alloy Steels

Key Features:

  • Extra strong and tough weld metal

    • Ideal for joining stainless steels to carbon steels and other hard-to-weld materials

  • Highly recommended for dissimilar metal welding

    • Excellent for maintenance, fabrication, and repair work

  • Moisture-resistant coating ensures:

    • Porosity-free welds

    • Reliable performance in challenging environments

  • Self-releasing slag

    • Promotes clean, smooth weld finishes with minimal post-weld cleanup

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 308lmo

High-Ductility Stainless Steel Electrode

For Dissimilar Steel and Hard-to-Weld Material Joining

Key Features:

  • Engineered for maximum ductility

    • Ideal for applications requiring high impact strength and toughness, even under stress

  • Excellent for joining dissimilar steels, including:

    • Carbon steels to stainless steels

    • Low-alloy and high-strength steels to stainless

    • Hard-to-weld steels in structural or repair applications

  • Extra strong and tough weld metal

    • Provides durable, crack-resistant joints under dynamic or high-temperature conditions

  • Moisture-resistant coating ensures:

    • Sound, porosity-free welds

    • Consistent arc stability in varying environmental conditions

  • Self-removing slag

    • Reduces post-weld cleanup time and improves weld appearance

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 310

High-Temperature Stainless Steel Electrode

For Unknown Grades & Dissimilar Metal Joining

Key Features:

  • Ideal for joining unknown grades of stainless steel

    • Especially effective in high-temperature environments

  • Smooth-running electrode

    • Designed for joining Type 310 stainless steel

    • Excellent for dissimilar combinations of steels, including carbon to stainless

  • High alloy content

    • Provides superior scale resistance at elevated temperatures

    • Suitable for use in furnace parts, heat exchangers, and other thermal cycling applications

  • Low-spatter formulation

    • Minimizes post-weld cleanup, improving efficiency and weld appearance

  • Weld metal is non-magnetic

    • Ideal for applications requiring non-magnetic properties in service

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 313

High-Strength Electrode for Dissimilar Steels & Tool Repair

Exceptional Crack Resistance | Fast-Freeze Vertical Electrode

Key Applications:

  • Ideal for repairing tools, dies, spring steels, and worn parts

  • Recommended for joining dissimilar metals, excluding aluminum and copper alloys

  • Excellent as an underlay for hardfacing

Key Features:

  • Exceptional strength and crack resistance

    • Withstands impact and thermal cycling in demanding applications

  • Special vertical-position electrode

    • Designed for easy vertical-up and vertical-down welding

  • Unique fast-freeze coating

    • Simplifies welding in all positions, especially on poor fit-up joints

    • Enables easy filling of holes and gaps during repair or fabrication

  • Controlled weld puddle

    • Enhances operator control and reduces the risk of defects when welding dissimilar steels

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 316

High-Performance 316 Stainless Steel Electrode

For Welding & Cladding of Stabilized, Unstabilized, and Carbon Steels

Key Features:

  • Designed for welding and cladding:

    • Stabilized and unstabilized stainless steels

    • Stainless steels to carbon steels

  • Fully synthetic 316 stainless formulation

    • Delivers exceptional corrosion resistance and long-term durability

    • Ideal for harsh chemical and marine environments

  • True non-overheating performance

    • Maintains arc stability and alloy integrity even during prolonged use

  • Self-releasing slag

    • Produces clean, eye-appealing welds

    • Minimizes post-weld cleanup

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 316L

316L-16 Molybdenum-Bearing Stainless Steel Electrode
 Superior Corrosion and Acid Resistance

Description:

A maintenance-grade, smooth-running electrode designed for welding molybdenum-bearing stainless steels containing 1.5% to 3.0% Mo. Engineered for excellent resistance to pitting, general corrosion, and aggressive acidic environments.

Key Features:

  • Ideal for welding 316/316L stainless steels, including:

    • Titanium- and niobium-stabilized versions

    • Applications requiring extra low carbon content to minimize carbide precipitation

  • Outstanding resistance to:

    • Pitting corrosion

    • Many industrial acids (e.g., sulfuric, phosphoric)

    • Chloride-containing environments

  • Excellent all-position performance

    • Stable arc and smooth bead appearance across vertical, overhead, and flat welds

  • Low spatter and easy slag removal

    • Reduces cleanup time and improves weld quality

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 316S

Vertical Position Electrode for Molybdenum-Bearing Stainless Steels

Optimized for Thin to Medium Gauge Materials

Key Features:

  • Specially designed for vertical-up and vertical-down welding

    • Ideal for thin to medium gauge molybdenum-bearing stainless steels

  • Unique fast-freeze coating

    • Simplifies vertical welding by providing excellent arc control and puddle stability

  • Perfect for poor fit-up joints in all positions

    • Provides excellent fusion and gap-bridging capability

  • Controlled weld puddle

    • Allows for precise filling of holes and gaps, especially in stainless steel applications

  • Smooth arc performance and easy slag removal

    • Results in clean, consistent welds with minimal post-weld cleanup

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 317

Specialized Electrode for Corrosion-Resistant Welding

Optimized for Sulfuric Acid and Chloride-Containing Media

Description:

Designed for welding materials with similar chemical compositions used in the fabrication of equipment and vessels that handle sulfuric acid and chloride-containing environments. This filler metal is also suitable for applications requiring enhanced corrosion resistance in specific aggressive media.

Key Features:

  • Controlled low levels of carbon, silicon, and phosphorus

    • Minimizes risks of fissuring and hot cracking during welding

  • Optimized chemical composition

    • Ensures durable and corrosion-resistant weld joints

  • Ideal for fabrication of chemical processing equipment, storage tanks, and piping exposed to harsh acidic environments

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 320

Niobium-Stabilized Austenitic Electrode for Alloy 20

Super Corrosion-Resistant with High Strength

Description:

This electrode produces a fully austenitic, niobium-stabilized weld metal enriched with molybdenum and copper, delivering exceptional resistance to corrosion in sulfuric acid, various mineral acids, organic acids, and their mixtures.

Key Features:

  • Specifically formulated for welding “Alloy 20” stainless steel

  • Controlled chemistry ensures high resistance to attack by mineral and organic acids

  • Combines high mechanical strength with superior corrosion resistance

  • Exhibits excellent overall welding characteristics

    • Smooth arc, easy slag removal, and good bead appearance

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 333

Ultimate Crack-Resistant Electrode for All Steel Types

Engineered Chemistry for Superior Performance

Key Features:
  • Designed for welding all types of steels with exceptional crack resistance

    • Eliminates the risk of cracking or breakage even under demanding conditions

  • Specially engineered deposit chemistry

    • Perfectly balanced metallic stock ratio delivers crack resistance far superior to other brands

  • Unique flux formulation

    • Eliminates slag interference in horizontal fillet welds

    • Slag transforms into powder, facilitating easy removal and cleaner welds

  • Exceeds special chemical specifications for extreme crack resistance

  • Microstructure:

    • Duplex austenite/delta ferrite structure with Schaeffler ferrite value below 35%, ensuring toughness and strength

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 600

Versatile Electrode for Tool Repair and Dissimilar Metal Joining

 Ideal Applications:
  • Repairing tools, dies, spring steel, and worn parts

  • Joining dissimilar metals (except aluminum and copper alloys)

  • Serving as an underlay for hardfacing applications

Key Features:

  • Engineered deposit chemistry

    • Perfect metallic ratio provides crack resistance superior to other brands

  • Special flux formulation

    • Eliminates slag interference in horizontal fillet welds for cleaner, smoother welds

  • Availability:

    • All colors are generally kept in stock unmarked for convenience

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 606

High-Ductility Stainless Steel Electrod

For Joining Dissimilar Steels and Stainless Steels

Key Features:

  • Provides maximum ductility for joints where flexibility and toughness are critical

  • Extra strong and tough weld metal ideal for joining steels to stainless steels

  • Highly recommended for hard-to-weld steels and challenging repair work

  • Moisture-resistant coating ensures sound, porosity-free deposits

  • Self-removing slag for easy cleanup and smooth weld appearance

STAINLESS STEELS - MGS 666

MGS 666 Electrode – Superior Crack-Resistant Repair Solution

Key Features:
  • Engineered deposit chemistry with a perfect metallic stock ratio delivers crack resistance far superior to other brands

  • Designed for maintenance and repair applications where lasting, reliable welds are critical—even under adverse conditions

  • Enables repairs to be completed quickly and efficiently without the need for:

    • Dismantling

    • Preheating

    • Extensive cleaning

  • Minimizes downtime and reduces maintenance costs by eliminating pre-weld operations

  • Microstructure:

    • Duplex austenite/delta ferrite with a Schaeffler ferrite value below 38%, providing toughness and resistance to cracking