Keep the Heat Where You Need It. The Lincoln Electric® Thermal Wave™ Silica Fiber Mat (K5682-1) is a thermal insulation mat that helps protect heating cables, retain heat and improve heating efficiency. Thermal Wave induction heating systems provide controlled heating for welding and heat treatment applications. The mat helps retain heat around the workpiece to improve heating efficiency and support temperature consistency.
Availability: Pre-orders open October 29, 2026. Target ship date is within 60 days, with the official launch in late December 2026.
- Reduce Heat Loss - Helps reduce heat loss from the workpiece.
- Improve Efficiency - Improves heating efficiency.
- Consistent Temperatures - Supports more consistent workpiece temperatures.
- Reusable - Reusable design.
- System Compatibility - Compatible with Thermal Wave heating applications.


