309 / 309H welding wire is designed for welding high-carbon and high-chromium nickel stainless steels used in high-temperature service. This product is commonly used for welding AISI 309H stainless steel and similar grades where strength, creep resistance, and thermal stability are required. With controlled carbon content, it delivers improved tensile strength at elevated temperatures and supports reliable welding of both similar and dissimilar materials. The product is also suitable for applications that demand high deposition efficiency and consistent weld quality.
Key Features and Benefits
309 / 309H welding wire is developed to meet the requirements of high temperature and heavy-duty industrial applications.
- Designed For High Temperature Service The controlled carbon content helps provide higher tensile and creep strength at elevated operating temperatures.
- Suitable For High Chromium Stainless Steels Ideal for welding 24 percent chromium and 12 percent nickel stainless steels such as AISI 309H.
- Reliable For Dissimilar Metal Welding It can be used for joining stainless steel to carbon steel or low alloy steel in construction and fabrication work.
- High Deposition Efficiency Supports faster welding with consistent metal transfer, improving productivity in joint welding.
- Stable Arc Performance Precision layer wound wire ensures smooth feeding and stable arc behavior during welding.
- Strong Mechanical Properties Produces weld metal with good strength, ductility, and impact resistance.
These features make 309H welding wire suitable for demanding fabrication environments.
Specifications
The table below provides the key mechanical properties and welding conditions of 309 / 309H welding wire.
| SUPERMIG 309/309H | AWS/SFA | Yield Strength N/mm2 | Tensile Strength N/mm2 | Elongation A5(%) | Impact Energy ISO-V(J) 20° C | Welding Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERMIG 309/309H | AWS A5.9: ER 309/309H EN ISO 14343-A: G 23 12 H | ≥ 400 | ≥ 550 | ≥ 30 | ≥ 80 | DC+ |
TYPE OF PACKING :
| SD 300 / BS 300 | 11.34 Kgs/ 25 Lbs, 15 Kgs/ 30 Lbs/ 33lbs Layer Wound Plastic/ Metallic Spool. |
| SD 200 | 4.54 Kgs/ 10 Lbs Layer Wound Plastic Spool. |
| SD 100 | 0.700 Kgs/0.910 /2 lbs Layer Wound Plastic Spool. |
| Mig Wire in Drum | In Drums of 100-250 Kgs (200-550 Lbs) |
Properties of 309 / 309H
Superon 309 and 309H welding consumables are austenitic stainless steel electrodes and filler wires designed for high-performance welding applications, particularly where dissimilar metals or high-temperature service is involved. They are widely used in chemical, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial fabrication environments.
- Austenitic Stainless Steel Weld Metal: Provides stable, ductile welds with excellent toughness, suitable for both fabrication and repair of stainless steel and carbon steel components
- High-Temperature Performance: 309H contains higher carbon content to maintain strength at elevated service temperatures without compromising corrosion resistance.
- Corrosion Resistance: Offers good resistance to general corrosion, pitting, and oxidation in mildly aggressive environments.
- Crack Resistance: Low susceptibility to hot cracking during welding due to controlled ferrite content, making it ideal for joining dissimilar metals or overlay applications.
- Mechanical Strength: Delivers high tensile and yield strength while maintaining ductility and toughness, ensuring welded joints withstand stress, vibration, and thermal expansion.
- Smooth and Uniform Weld Beads: Produces clean, consistent welds with excellent wetting and minimal spatter, reducing post-weld finishing.
- Stable Arc Performance: Provides reliable welding performance in MIG, TIG, and stick processes, ensuring consistent penetration and metal transfer.
- Versatile Applications: Ideal for overlay welding, joining stainless to carbon steels, industrial fabrication, chemical processing equipment, and maintenance welding.
These properties make Superon 309 / 309H consumables a dependable choice for durable, high-quality, and reliable stainless steel welds.
Related Products
Superon Technik offers a range of complementary stainless steel welding consumables to support 316 / 316H applications:
- 309Si and 309LSi Welding Wires: Ideal for joining dissimilar metals and buffer layers, providing strong and crack-resistant welds
- 310 Stainless Steel Welding Consumables: Designed for high-temperature service, offering excellent oxidation and thermal resistance
- 316 and 316L Stainless Steel Welding Wires: Provide superior corrosion resistance for chemical, marine, and industrial applications
- 347 and 347H Stainless Steel Welding Wires: Niobium-stabilized wires with excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion and reliable performance at elevated temperatures
These consumables ensure durable, high-quality, and versatile welding solutions for fabrication, repair, and maintenance in demanding industrial environments.

