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308L1-8Electrode,welding

Hobart Bros Co · NSN 3439-00-473-5596 · FSC 3439 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3439-00-473-5596 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3439-00-473-5596. Primary manufacturer part number: 308L1-8.
Features
  • Electrode,welding — FSC 3439
  • Flux Coating Type: SHIELDED ARC
  • Length: 14.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Weld Position for Which Designed: ALL POSITIONS
  • Deposited Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent: 18.00 CHROMIUM MINIMUM AND 18.00 CHROMIUM MINIMUM AND 21.00 CHROMIUM MAXIMUM FIRST ELEMENT21.00 CHROMIUM MAXIMUM FIRST ELEMENT
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING FILLER
  • Deposited Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent: 2.50 MANGANESE NOMINAL THIRD ELEMENT
  • Deposited Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent: 0.90 SILICON NOMINAL FOURTH ELEMENT
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Filler construction
General Description

The Electrode,welding, cataloged under National Stock Number 3439-00-473-5596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3439 (No Item Name Available) of the Metalworking Machinery (continued) group. The primary manufacturer of record is Hobart Bros Co. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3439-00-473-5596
Primary Part Number308L1-8
Item NameElectrode,welding
FSC / FSG3439 / 34 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHobart Bros Co
StatusCANCELLED
Flux Coating TypeSHIELDED ARC
Length14.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Weld Position for Which DesignedALL POSITIONS
Deposited Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent18.00 CHROMIUM MINIMUM AND 18.00 CHROMIUM MINIMUM AND 21.00 CHROMIUM MAXIMUM FIRST ELEMENT21.00 CHROMIUM MAXIMUM FIRST ELEMENT
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING FILLER
Deposited Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent2.50 MANGANESE NOMINAL THIRD ELEMENT
Deposited Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent0.90 SILICON NOMINAL FOURTH ELEMENT
Deposited Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent9.00 NICKEL MINIMUM AND 11.00 NICKEL MAXIMUM SECOND ELEMENT
ShapeROUNDROUND
Deposited Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent0.04 PHOSPHOROUS NOMINAL FIFTH ELEMENT
Specification/standard Data31505-AWSA5.4-62T PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
Current TypeAC OR DC
Outside Diameter0.126 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
3439-00-528-9063 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
3439-00-528-9064AWSA5.4-78 E308-16 0.156 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
American Welding Society, Inc.
3439-01-508-4801308-L18 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
Harris J W Co Inc Harris Welco Div
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
S738944-88 Hobart Bros Co (USA)
AWSA5-4-62T American Welding Society, Inc. (USA)
308L1-8 PRIMARY Hobart Bros Co (USA)
AWSA5.4-69T American Welding Society, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
3439-00-528-9063INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
3439-00-528-9064INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
AWSA5.4-78 E308-16 0.156
3439-01-508-4801INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
308-L18

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3439-00-473-5596?

NSN 3439-00-473-5596 is a Electrode,welding, manufactured by Hobart Bros Co, classified under FSC 3439 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3439-00-473-5596?

NSN 3439-00-473-5596 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: S738944-88 (Hobart Bros Co), AWSA5-4-62T (American Welding Society, Inc.), 308L1-8 (Hobart Bros Co), AWSA5.4-69T (American Welding Society, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 3439-00-473-5596?

There are 3 known substitutes for 3439-00-473-5596: 3439-00-528-9063, 3439-00-528-9064, 3439-01-508-4801. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 308L1-8?

Key specifications for 308L1-8: Flux Coating Type: SHIELDED ARC; Length: 14.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Weld Position for Which Designed: ALL POSITIONS; Deposited Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent: 18.00 CHROMIUM MINIMUM AND 18.00 CHROMIUM MINIMUM AND 21.00 CHROMIUM MAXIMUM FIRST ELEMENT21.00 CHROMIUM MAXIMUM FIRST ELEMENT. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 3439-00-473-5596 still in active supply?

NSN 3439-00-473-5596 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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