0561006581 - ESAB ICE SAW Retrofit Kit with 1-Year License

Upgrade to High-Performance SAW with ESAB ICE

The ESAB ICE Retrofit Kit & Year 1 License (0561006581) represents a significant leap forward in Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) productivity. Designed to retrofit existing ESAB SAW heavy-duty welding heads, this kit implements the revolutionary Integrated Cold Electrode (ICE) technology. The ICE process introduces a third, electrically insulated wire into the weld pool, positioned between two energized wires (in a twin-wire configuration) or alongside a single wire. This 'cold' wire is melted by the excess heat generated by the arc, rather than by additional electrical energy.

This innovative approach yields dramatic improvements in efficiency. Users can expect deposition rates to increase by up to 50% compared to traditional twin-wire setups, often exceeding 30 kg/h (66 lbs/h) depending on the application. Because the cold wire consumes heat that would otherwise dissipate, the process maintains a stable heat input, preserving the mechanical properties and toughness of the base material—critical for high-strength steel applications. Additionally, the ICE process reduces flux consumption, further lowering operational costs.

This specific SKU includes the necessary hardware components to adapt your machine and a Year 1 License for the advanced process control software required to manage the complex wire feed dynamics. The configuration is listed as "W/O CO," typically indicating it is supplied without a dedicated computer or controller unit, assuming integration with compatible existing control infrastructure.

Key Technical Benefits

• Higher Productivity: Achieves significantly higher travel speeds and deposition rates.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduces flux consumption and energy usage per kilogram of deposited weld metal.
• Quality Assurance: Low heat input minimizes distortion and maintains HAZ toughness.
• Seamless Integration: Designed as a retrofit for robust ESAB automation platforms.