Oerlikon Inertrod 316L description: INERTROD 316L is a W 19 12 3L/ER 316L type solid TIG welding rod depositing a low C-19Cr12Ni2.6Mo weld metal. Suitable for use mainly with Ar shielding gas. INERTROD 316L is used for the welding of 316 and 316L grade stainless steel. It is used for a wide range of applications including pipework and plate fabrication, vessel production etc. Batch with controlled low ferrite number is available for cryogenic applications. The weld metal has good resistance to crevice corrosion by oxidising acids. Type AISI 316L stainless steel bar. Suitable for welding stainless steels with similar chemical composition. Used in the chemical and petrochemical industries.