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Pipeline
High-Quality Pipeline Manual Welding with Cellulosic and Basic Stick Electrodes
Our committed welding specialists accompany the entire process and match all of the required elements for a Full Welding Solution for pipeline manual welding. The TERRA MP 350 RC power source together with the RC 100 MP remote control with extended cables and the Böhler Welding pipeline stick electrodes FOX-CEL, FOX EV and BVD types are the perfect combination for any pipeline manual welding jobsite!
Further convince yourself of
- smooth operation, less arc-off time
- a decrease in repairing rate
- the best productivity with basic vertical down electrodes
TERRA MP 350 RC Pipeline Version
TERRA MP 350 RC is a robust and reliable three phase new generation inverter power source, ideal for pipeline welding. Compact, light and durable, it has been designed for hard working environments.
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- High power at 100% of duty cycle, thus ideal for heavy duty services
- High temperature, shockproof, abrasion resistant plastic case
- Air flow ducting and fully encapsulated PC board to avoid dust contamination
- Index of protection IP23S means the highest level of safety in outdoor use, even in bad weather conditions
- Special electronics resistant to extreme temperatures
- Excellent performance with long power supply extension cables
- Built-in adjustable arc control features (hot start, arc force, anti-sticking)
- Current socket (panel) 50/70 mm²
- Inverter modulation allowing welders to easily strike-on cellulosic stick electrodes regardless of Open Circuit Voltage (OCV).
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Adjustment range 3 A - 350 A Duty cycle MMA 10min/40°C 40 % - 350 A 60 % - 310 A 100 % - 290 A Duty cycle MMA 10min/25°C 100 % - 350 A - High-tech LED control panel for controlling all welding parameters
- High-speed and high-reliability CAN fieldbus digital communication protocol system
- Digitally controlled by a DSP micro-processor. The innovative DPC (Dynamic Power Control) function ensures intelligent control of arc current as welding conditions vary.
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Hot start function improves the ignition of all electrodes. It automatically supplies a surplus of energy upon starting which allows the electrode to be immediately removed. -
Arc force function activates automatically with a shot of current which prevents the electrode from sticking. -
Anti sticking function cuts down the current, if no proper ignition occurs.
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- Remote control specifically designed for stick electrodes welding at pipeline jobsites
| Main mechanical features | Benefits |
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| Aluminum casing |
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| Big regulation knob |
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| Metallic rollbar |
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| Rear casing magnet |
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| Separate connection cable |
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| Current regulation |
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| Reading of voltage and current |
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| Power-on signal |
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Pipeline Stick Electrodes
- Cellulosic FOX CEL and basic vertical down BVD stick electrodes specifically conceived and designed for the optimal pipeline welding.
- Böhler Welding stick electrodes for pipeline welding are well-known and widely appreciated.
- More than 100,000 km of pipeline have been successfully welded with these filler metals.
The basic types FOX EV (vertical-up) and BVD (vertical-down) are characterized by outstanding mechanical properties including high CTOD values and easy handling, while cellulosic are well-recognized for providing excellent impact values and the best operability even in difficult weather. They are HIC and SSCC tested and can be used in sour applications.
Basic electrode FOX EV types are available in DrySystem™, which avoids re-drying before use! Vertical down BVD types deserve to be specially mentioned within the basic stick electrode family: Thanks to a specific design and development, they provide exceptional striking characteristics and the avoidance of start porosity, with a deposition rate 80–100 % higher than for vertical up welding. Available in a can, re-drying before use is not necessary!
FOX CEL Stick Electrodes Product Portfolio
FOX BVD Stick Electrodes Product Portfolio
FOX CEL and BVD CEL Vertical Down Solutions
| Pipe Grade EN | Pipe Grade API 5L | Root | H-F-C Cellulosic | H-F-C Basic |
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| L290-360 | X42-X52 | FOX CEL/FOX CEL+(1) | FOX CEL/FOX CEL+ | BVD 85 |
| L415 | X60 | FOX CEL/FOX CEL+(1) | FOX CEL MO/FOX CEL 70-P/FOX CEL 75(2) | BVD 85 |
| L450 | X65 | FOX CEL/FOX CEL+(1) | FOX CEL MO/FOX CEL70-P/FOX CEL 75(2)/FOX CEL 80-P/FOX CEL 85(3)(4) | BVD 85 |
| L485 | X70 | FOX CEL/FOX CEL+(1) | FOX CEL 80-P/FOX CEL 85 | BVD 90 |
| L555 | X80 | FOX CEL/FOX CEL+(1) | BVD 90/BVD 100 |
(1): FOX CEL+ is for root pass in DC+; (2): FOX CEL 70-P offers more intensive arc and more fluidiy than FOX CEL 75; (3): FOX CEL 80-P offers more intensive arc and more fluidity than FOX CEL 85; (4): FOX CEL 80-P and FOX CEL 85 are over-matching solution for L450/X65
Personal Protection & Accessories
One of the most important aspects in the welding process is the protection of the welder. Which is why voestalpine Böhler Welding created the new personal protection and accessories line.
The products reflect our high-quality demands and give welders the protection and the tools they need. Helmets such as Guardian 62 Complete and the Guardian 62F Air Complete, gloves, glasses and clothes are ideal for the pipeline jobsite. Additionally, we provide a full range of electrode holders and ground clamps.
weldTECH Application Services
For voestalpine Böhler Welding, being a Full Welding Solutions provider means acting as a partner for pipeline contractors through the weldTECH Application Services, which include a team of welding engineers experienced in pipeline construction.
Calculation Tools
weldNet® Material Manager
weldNet® Material Manager - the digital material and filler metal database from voestalpine Böhler Welding
Have access to the consistently up-to-date material database and the welding consumables portfolio of Böhler Welding, with more than 35,000 base materials; over 24,000 of which include a chemical analysis and more than 2,200 DIN, EN ISO and AWS standard titles along with their validity and issue dates.
weldNet® Equipment Configurator
With the weldNet® Equipment Configurator, you now have the possibility to assemble your welding machine with all the components required individually and at any time.
In addition to the suitable power source, the complete package consists of welding torch, cooling, wire feed, carriage and other accessories, up to the correct welding programs.
Welding Calculator
The Welding Calculator App supports the planning and optimization of welding tasks such as the calculation of cooling time, preheating temperatures or the calculation of the required filler metal quantities. As a joint development between the voestalpine Steel Division and voestalpine Böhler Welding, the app is currently available for Android in the Google Play Store and for iOS in the App Store.
Download the voestalpine welding calculator app on your smart phone, tablet or laptop here:
