Pipelines form an integral part of the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry (water transportation also uses steel pipelines) It is an effective method of transporting these valuable energy assets from remote locations (offshore-onshore -cross country-market) to the potential markets. The concept of a pipeline is simple and straightforward but pipeline welding is extremely varied and more demanding today than ever before. Higher strength, thinner wall materials and more stringent testing standards are becoming the norm. The importance of welding and its attendant function cannot be over emphasised, it is the fundamental operation in pipeline construction and the competence with which it is accomplished largely depends on the welding process and consumables used.

Carbon steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex and Clad Nickel alloys are used as pipeline materials.

The pipeline welding solutions available for the above materials include; Powerwave® AC/DC Submerged Arc (1-2arcs) e.g double jointing. For circumferentail welding of both carbon and stainless steels. The following are examples of welding processes that can be used ; Stick , FCW INNERSHIELD®, MIG, GTAW and STT®. To complement the welding process Lincoln electrodes have introduced the new Pipeliner™ range of consumables.

The Lincoln Electric company has been involved in Pipeline Welding construction for many years and has gathered a wealth a of knowledge both in consumables and equipment. We have reliably provided consumables and equipment to the Global Pipeline Industry ,to every corner of the world. Which ever country your next job is in, Lincoln stands ready with the products to support you need.

Lincoln can offer a complete comprehensive approach by providing Global Welding Solutions and support that enable customer to confidently take the next step in Pipeline welding.

Pipeliner Consumables

Pipeliner is Lincoln Electric's family of premium Stick, MIG, Flux-Cored and Submerged Arc consumables developed specifically to meet the rigorous demands of the global pipe welding industry. All Pipeliner consumables share specific characteristics:

Extremely Consistent Performance ,100% Lot-Testing and Lot-Certification ,Moisture-Resistant Packaging ,Global Support .

In addition, Lincoln's strong commitment to R&D and application engineering for the pipe welding industry is unsurpassed - more dollars, more staff, more resources than any other welding equipment and consumables manufacturer in the industry.

6P+, 8P,+ LH-D90, 18P, G70M, 80S-G

Pipeline Associated Welding Equipment

Wire Feeders e.g LN25, LF37, LF38

Inverters e.g V350 Pro , STT , 455M /STT, Powerwave 1000 Amp AC/DC

Rectifiers e.g. DC 400

Engine Drives e.g. 305D, Vantage 400 , Vantage 500