Welding Method
Submerged Arc Welding: Process, Advantages and Application Areas
In Submerged Arc Welding, a continuously fed wire electrode melts beneath a layer of granular flux. The arc burns entirely under the flux, which shields the weld zone from atmospheric oxygen and distributes heat evenly. Simultaneously, a layer of slag forms, stabilizing the molten pool. As the wire melts into the molten pool, it fuses with the base material to form a dense and uniform weld seam beneath the flux.
The closed flux blanket permits the use of high welding currents, enabling deep penetration and increased welding speeds.
The process is used to economically join thick plates and components. Typical applications include shipbuilding, heavy machinery manufacturing, and industrial plant construction.
Product Overview
Contact tips
See productContact tips transfer the welding current to the wire electrode and guide it precisely into the joint area. Available in WIRBALIT® B (CuCo₂Be), WIRBALIT® D (CuNi₂,₅SiCr) or WIRBALIT® HF/N/G (CuCr1Zr).
We keep your production running
With one of the largest inventories in Europe, we supply standard formats without delay. Custom solutions are implemented flexibly and at short notice thanks to in-house development and lean structures.
As an active member of the German Welding Society (DVS), we contribute our practical experience directly to standards and guidelines. This results in solutions that meet and shape the state of the art.
In close cooperation with you, we assess requirements, identify optimization potentials, , and implement targeted measures to increase the efficiency of your processes. For us, consulting as an integral part of manufacturing.
Where standards are not sufficient, we manufacture components based on drawings, samples or as custom developments. Every solution is tailored exactly to your production and supports its long-term efficiency.
All production phases are embedded in a structured inspection system that identifies and documents deviations at an early stage. For demanding applications, we inspect components individually based on your specifications.
Our decades of experience in welding technology are reflected in every component. We combine practical know-how with technical depth to deliver reliable and durable results.
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Kai Kleinevoß
Head of Sales Wirbalit®
kleinevoss@svs-schweisstechnik.de
+49 208 99 328 15