West Arco Inox 316L is a covered electrode (SMAW process) by West Arco, classification AWS A5.4 E316L-16, for stainless steel. In stock; diameter, package and price are confirmed in the quote.
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| Standard | AWS A5.4 E316L-16 |
| Process | SMAW |
| Model | E316L-16 |
| Brand | West Arco |
| Base material | acero inoxidable |
| Type | Stainless steel |
West Arco Inox 316L is a covered electrode available from SoldaForce for welding 316/316L stainless steel in maintenance, process, food and compatible industrial applications. This page is intended for industrial purchasing: it helps identify the reference by classification, filler metal and real use, without mixing it with related electrodes in the catalog. Its material family is stainless steel, and the key difference is its 316L molybdenum-bearing deposit, unlike Inox 308L for 304/304L stainless steels. Its normative reference is AWS A5.4 E316L-16, the classification used to identify the consumable; the final application must be tied to the WPS, base metal and required inspection. To quote correctly, provide the required diameter, kilograms or package, quantity, base metal, welding position, joint type, delivery city and whether the job has a qualified procedure. We do not publish amperages, hardness values or strengths as a single figure because they depend on the manufacturer's data sheet, diameter, polarity, storage, preparation, welder technique and service conditions.
| Technical data | Selection value |
|---|---|
| Classification | AWS A5.4 E316L-16 |
| Material family | stainless steel |
| Sales unit | kilogram or package depending on product |
| Purchase-defining data | Diameter, package, WPS, base metal, position, polarity and storage condition |
The values in this table are nominal reference data. Before using them in engineering decisions, review the technical notice at the end of this page and your project's welding procedure specification (WPS).
We dispatch to Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and all of Colombia. Request a quote via WhatsApp for this west arco inox 316l, indicating diameter, kilograms or package, application, required brand if applicable and delivery city to confirm availability and price.
The price depends on diameter, package, brand, quantity and availability. SoldaForce quotes with those details to avoid sending the wrong consumable.
Inox 316L is purchased for 316/316L; Inox 308L corresponds to 304/304L and should not be used if the drawing requires 316L.
Clean the material before welding, reduce spatter with correct parameters and protect the stainless finish after welding.
Send AWS or ASME classification, diameter, kilograms or package, required brand, base metal, welding position, city and whether the project requires certification.
It should not be done without reviewing the WPS, base metal, required properties, polarity, heat treatment and approval by the technical owner.
Yes. SoldaForce dispatches to Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and other Colombian cities depending on availability and carrier.
Updated: July 9, 2026
