Overview
The Sandvik SAN309L063T (manufacturer part number 2B309L063T) is a premium ER309L TIG welding rod sold under the EXATON® brand. This 1/16″ diameter × 36″ length consumable is AWS A5.9 and ASME SFA 5.9 certified for critical stainless steel joining and cladding operations. With 600 MPa tensile strength and proven performance in high-temperature service environments, this rod is essential for welders and fabricators working with type 309 stainless steels and dissimilar metal combinations.
Key Features
- AWS ER309L Classification – Meets AWS A5.9 and ASME SFA 5.9 specifications for quality assurance
- Low Carbon Formulation – Reduces intergranular corrosion risk in 309L applications
- TIG Welding Optimized – Superior arc stability and puddle control for precision joins
- Dissimilar Metal Capability – Suitable for austenitic stainless to carbon/low-alloy steel transitions
- Cladding Applications – Serves as effective barrier layer between carbon and stainless grades
- 10 lb Tube Packaging – Ready-to-use format, vacuum-sealed for shelf life protection
Technical Specifications
- AWS Classification: ER309L
- Diameter: 1/16″ (1.6 mm)
- Length: 36″ (914 mm)
- Weight per Tube: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
- Tensile Strength: 600 MPa
- Process: TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
- Service Temperature Range: Up to 320°C (610°F)
- Trade Name: EXATON®
- Packaging: Tube (vacuum-sealed)
- Standards Compliance: AWS A5.9, ASME SFA 5.9, EN ISO 14172 ER309LW
Typical Applications
The Sandvik SAN309L063T is widely used across industrial welding sectors:
- Type 309/309L Stainless Steel Welding – Direct joining of chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steels
- Dissimilar Metal Joints – Bridging austenitic stainless steel to carbon or low-alloy steel for structural integrity
- Cladding and Overlay Operations – Barrier layer deposition between different steel grades
- High-Temperature Service Welds – Equipment rated for continuous operation up to 320°C
- Chemical and Petrochemical Equipment – Vessels, piping, and heat exchanger fabrication
- Food Processing and Dairy Equipment – Hygienic stainless applications requiring corrosion resistance
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Type 309 and 309L chromium-nickel stainless steels (ASTM A276, EN 1.4308)
- Low-alloy and carbon steels (dissimilar metal applications)
- Austenitic stainless steel base materials in cladding operations
- TIG welding equipment with standard argon or argon-helium shielding gas
- Equipment designed for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Radnor 309L11636 (1/8″ equivalent in some applications)
- Other AWS ER309L certified TIG rods in 1/16″ diameter class
- Legacy Sandvik EXATON® 309L formulations (verify exact cross-reference with material certifications)
Works With
- TIG/GTAW Equipment – All standard argon-based shielding systems
- Shielding Gases: 100% Argon or Argon-Helium blends
- Standards: AWS A5.9, ASME SFA 5.9, EN ISO 14172
- Certifications: Available for pressure vessel and structural code compliance (verify with distributor)
