0561006578 - ESAB ICE™ SAW Retrofit Kit with 1-Year License and Connectivity

Revolutionize Your Submerged Arc Welding with ESAB ICE™

The ESAB ICE Retrofit Kit & Year 1 License W/ Con (SKU: 0561006578) represents a significant leap forward in heavy industrial welding productivity. Designed for the demanding environments of pipe mills, offshore construction, and wind tower manufacturing, this kit upgrades your existing Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) system to utilize ESAB's patented Integrated Cold Electrode (ICE™) technology.

The ICE™ process is a game-changer for deposition rates. By feeding a third, electrically insulated "cold" wire into the arc generated by twin hot wires, the system harnesses excess thermal energy to melt the additional filler metal. This innovative approach yields up to 50% higher deposition rates compared to traditional twin-wire setups, all without increasing the heat input into the base material. The result is a faster weld cycle, improved mechanical properties due to reduced heat-affected zones, and significant savings on flux consumption.

This comprehensive retrofit kit includes the necessary hardware to adapt your welding head, a connectivity module for digital integration, and a Year 1 License to unlock the advanced software control algorithms required for the ICE process. Whether you are welding thick-walled pressure vessels or structural steel, the ESAB ICE Retrofit Kit provides the technological edge needed to maximize throughput and efficiency in your heavy fabrication operations.

Key Benefits for Industry

• Enhanced Productivity: Achieve massive gains in deposition speed without sacrificing weld quality.


• Cost Efficiency: Reduce flux usage and energy consumption per pound of deposited metal.


• Digital Ready: Includes connectivity hardware and licensing for modern weld data management.