0561006589 - ESAB ICE SAW Tractor Bundle with 1-Year License

Advanced Submerged Arc Automation

The ESAB ICE Tractor & Year 1 License W/ Contract represents the pinnacle of high-productivity automated welding. Designed for the most demanding heavy industrial environments, this system leverages ESAB's proprietary Integrated Cold Electrode (ICE™) technology. Unlike traditional submerged arc welding (SAW) setups that rely solely on hot wires, the ICE process introduces a third, electrically insulated "cold" wire into the weld pool. This innovative approach utilizes the excess thermal energy generated by the two hot wires to melt the cold wire, resulting in a deposition rate increase of up to 50%—and in some configurations, up to 100%—without adding extra heat energy to the base material.

This specific SKU is a comprehensive bundle that pairs the robust hardware of the ICE Tractor with a 1-Year License and Contract. This inclusion suggests a focus on Industry 4.0 integration, likely providing access to ESAB's digital data management platforms (such as WeldCloud) or specialized process control software that requires active licensing. For facility managers and welding engineers, this means not only acquiring a machine but also securing the digital infrastructure and support necessary to optimize its operation from day one.

The thermodynamic efficiency of the ICE process is a critical advantage for applications involving high-strength steels where heat input must be strictly controlled to preserve mechanical properties. By decoupling deposition rate from heat input, the ESAB ICE Tractor allows for higher travel speeds and thicker weld beads in a single pass. Furthermore, the reduction in flux consumption—since the cold wire adds metal without requiring additional flux coverage for arc shielding—translates to significant operational cost savings over the lifespan of the equipment. This unit is an ideal solution for sectors such as wind energy, offshore fabrication, and pipe manufacturing where throughput and weld quality are paramount.