FCAW-G Electrode is designed for shipbuilding.

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With minimal spatter and fume generation rates, UltraCore® HD Marine gas-shielded, flux-cored wire electrode enables flat bead shape when welding at high deposition rates in all positions. Consumable meets such shipbuilding standards as ABS, DNV, LR, and BV and comes in 15 lb spool package that facilitates handling and fosters mobility. Along with deposition rates up to 12 lb/hr out-of-position, features include arc stability with 100% CO2 shielding gas.



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Lincoln Electric Introduces UltaCore® HD Marine in Small Spool Packaging



The preferred shipbuilding FCAW-G electrode



Cleveland – Lincoln Electric® continues to expand its consumable portfolio with the latest innovative solution, UltraCore® HD Marine. This gas-shielded, flux-cored wire electrode, preferred for shipbuilding, is rooted in Lincoln Electric’s HD design platform to enable a flat bead shape when welding at high deposition rates in all positions. This new electrode offers improved operator appeal over existing HD products through lower spatter and lower fumes generation rates.



Specifically designed to supply the shipbuilding industry with a consistent and quality-tested welding consumable, UltraCore HD Marine meets most shipbuilding standards, including: ABS, DNV, LR, and BV. The 15-lb spool package offers ease of handling and mobility, in order to increase the operating factor of sub-assemblies within shipyards.



UltraCore HD Marine Performance Characteristics:

High deposition rates up to 12 lbs/hr out-of-position

Excellent operator appeal with minimal spatter and low fume generation rates

Improved arc stability with 100 percent CO2 shielding gas

Ability to weld in all positions with one setting

Q2 lot controlled and tested with actual deposit composition and mechanical properties for each lot



For more information, view brochure C1.10 on www.lincolnelectric.com.



Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 47 manufacturing locations, including operations and joint ventures in 19 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the company’s website at www.linconlelectric.com.



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