Noncopper-coated submerged arc wire made for pipe seam applications

Lincoln Electric® has developed Lincolnweld® Emergence™, a noncopper-coated submerged arc wire with a proprietary surface treatment to protect material and perform the same as copper-coated wires in the same alloy class, the company reports. It offers increased wire conductivity, and the elimination of surface copper decreases the risk of weld contamination.

According to the manufacturer, the wire doubles the life of contact tips. It is part of a product line designed to support pipe seam applications.