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Submerged Arc Accessories


  • Lincoln Portable Welding Table and Workbench K5334-1

    $286.01 $305.91
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  • Lincoln NA-3 Controller K210-2

    $7,802.18 $8,032.96
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  • Lincoln Gas Cylinder Holder K3592-1

    $555.01 $651.60
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  • Lincoln TC-3 Self-Propelled High Capacity Travel Carriage K325HCS

    $12,477.31 $12,751.44
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  • Lincoln Wire Reel Assembly K299

    $802.99 $875.07
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  • Lincoln Control to Head Extension Cable 26 ft (8 m) K234-26

    $4,022.90 $4,269.35
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  • Lincoln Tiny Twinarc Kit K129-3/32

    $3,236.94 $3,867.39
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  • Harris Flat Soapstone Holder - 3011002

    $13.52
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  • Lincoln NA-5 Control K356-2

    $11,578.71 $11,833.12
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  • Lincoln Portable Digital Wire Feed Speed Meter K283-1

    $4,138.54 $4,490.30
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  • Lincoln Cruiser Submerged Arc Welding Tractor K3048-2

    $22,659.14
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  • Lincoln FLUX HOPPER ASSEMBLY K389

    Lincoln FLUX HOPPER ASSEMBLY K389

    $2,672.19
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  • Lincoln HD Submerged Arc Contact Nozzle Assembly - 1200A - K231-2

    $1,079.78 $1,085.44
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  • Lincoln Tandem Arc Framework Assembly K387

    $8,250.31 $8,431.58
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  • Lincoln CE Filter Kit K2444-3

    $3,092.88
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  • Harris Flat Soapstone Refills - 1 gro (144) Box - 3011000

    $50.58
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  • Lincoln Track Section K396

    $1,787.52 $1,792.96
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  • Lincoln Tiny Twinarc Kit K129-5/64

    $3,236.94 $3,867.39
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  • Lincoln Tiny Twinarc Kit K129-1/16

    $3,236.94 $3,867.39
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  • Harris Gas Leak Detector 8 fl.oz. bottle - LEAK8

    $18.90
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  • Lincoln Horizontal Fillet and Lap Adapter Kit K232

    $1,578.98 $1,590.32
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  • Lincoln Flux Hopper K219

    $1,904.14 $2,049.84
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  • Lincoln Wire Reel and Flux Tank Assembly K305

    $8,800.88
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  • Harris Matador Welders Pliers - 4705008

    $29.52
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  • Lincoln Concentric Flux Cone K285

    $691.88 $775.59
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  • Lincoln Tandem Flux Body - K4984-1

    Lincoln Tandem Flux Body - K4984-1

    $488.04 $519.64
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  • Lincoln K356-3 NA-5 Control

    Lincoln K356-3 NA-5 Control

    $10,218.14 $10,777.52
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  • Lincoln Butt Seam Guide Kit K230

    $625.89 $680.82
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  • Lincoln Solenoid Kit K223

    $937.86 $954.81
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  • Lincoln Heavy Duty 9 In. Submerged Arc Nozzle Extension - KP4985-9

    $208.84 $257.10
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  • Lincoln Guide Tube Outgoing Tiny Twinarc KP1986-1

    Lincoln Guide Tube Outgoing Tiny Twinarc KP1986-1

    $533.12 $568.64
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  • Lincoln Vertical Lift Adjuster K29

    $2,147.18 $2,306.88
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  • Lincoln NA-4 Controller K388-2

    $8,156.41 $8,335.60
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  • Lincoln Remote Interface Module K336

    Lincoln Remote Interface Module K336

    $1,205.40 $1,296.88
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  • Lincoln Flat Fillet Adapter Kit K229

    $782.01 $799.22
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  • Lincoln Linc-Fill Long Stickout Extension K149-5/32

    $1,156.40 $1,378.00
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  • Lincoln Drive Roll Outer 5/64-1/8 in (2.0-3.1 mm) Twinarc KP1889-1

    Lincoln Drive Roll Outer 5/64-1/8 in (2.0-3.1 mm) Twinarc KP1889-1

    $128.38 $162.32
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  • Lincoln Horizontal Adjuster K96

    $1,655.22 $1,784.99
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  • Lincoln Tandem Arc Wire Reels and Mounting K390

    $3,433.92 $3,631.78
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  • Lincoln Paralleling Kit for DC-600 Codes Above 10500 K1611-1

    $247.91 $253.38
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  • Lincoln Crater Controls P.C. Board for NA-3S, NA-4 K245

    $1,024.10 $1,066.87
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  • Lincoln Paralleling Kit K1900-1

    $349.60 $357.30
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Frequently Asked Questions

What accessories are essential to set up a submerged arc welding (SAW) system?
A complete SAW setup requires a contact nozzle assembly, flux hopper and delivery hose, flux recovery/recirculation system, and a travel carriage or tractor. Lincoln Electric's PIM catalog lists contact nozzle assemblies including the K231-1 (600A) and K231-2 (1200A HD), along with nozzle extensions like the KP1975-2 and curved 45° extensions (KP2721-2) for reaching offset joint configurations. The MAXsa 19 MSA controller (K3172-1) is used with automated SAW systems to manage wire feed and travel speed.
How do I choose the right contact nozzle for my SAW application?
Contact nozzle selection depends primarily on wire diameter and amperage. The standard 600A nozzle assemblies (K231-1, K148A, K148B) handle typical production SAW at wire sizes up to 3/32 in. (2.4 mm). For high-current multi-wire or tandem arc setups, the 1200A HD nozzle assembly (K231-2) is required. Always match the nozzle bore to your wire diameter — an oversized bore causes poor electrical contact and arc instability.
What is a Twinarc kit and when would I use one?
Lincoln's Twinarc kit (K225) feeds two wires through a single contact nozzle, creating a larger weld pool and significantly higher deposition rates than single-wire SAW. Twinarc is used in high-production structural steel fabrication, heavy plate welding, and pipe mill applications where maximum deposition rate and heat input are acceptable. It requires a power source capable of handling the combined current load.
How is unfused SAW flux recovered and reused?
In automated SAW systems, a flux recovery unit (vacuum or pneumatic) picks up the unfused flux behind the weld head, screens out slag and oversized particles, and returns clean flux to the hopper. AWS guidance specifies removing fused slag, small fines, and oversized material during recovery so only properly graded flux is recirculated. Recycled flux should be periodically blended with virgin flux to maintain consistent chemistry and moisture content, which affects weld metal mechanical properties.
Can I use SAW accessories from other manufacturers with my Lincoln wire feeder?
Contact nozzles, nozzle extensions, and flux delivery components are often proprietary to the wire feeder or gun model. Lincoln accessories designed for the NA-3, NA-4, or MAXsa series feeders may not fit competing gun heads without an adapter. Using mismatched components risks poor electrical contact, flux delivery problems, and premature wear. Stick with Lincoln-matched accessories when possible to maintain the warranted performance of your system.
How often should SAW contact nozzles be inspected or replaced?
Contact nozzles wear through a combination of arc erosion and abrasion from the wire electrode. Inspect the bore daily for ovality, enlargement, or pitting. A worn nozzle bore that is more than 50% larger than nominal wire diameter should be replaced — it will cause erratic current transfer, arc wander, and inconsistent bead profile. In continuous production, many shops establish a scheduled replacement interval (e.g., every 8–16 hours of arc time) to prevent unplanned downtime.