Lincoln’s Activ8x Pipe portable wire feeder takes pipe welding to the job site

Lincoln Electric has introduced the Activ8x Pipe portable wire feeder. It lets the operator take optimized processes—including STT Field, CV-MIG, CV-FCAW, and pulsed MIG for steel and stainless steel applications—to the job site.

The unit is designed to withstand harsh conditions, from mud and rain to extreme heat or cold, while remaining lightweight for portability.

The user interface allows the operator to control the full welding process at the feeder. Memory options allow for easy storage and selection of saved modes between passes. Embedded CrossLinc and CableView technology simplifies system setup and use and eliminates the need for additional control cables or sense leads while providing full control of the welding process up to 200 ft. from the power source with no loss in arc stability, the company states.