Key Features:

• Process Mechanism: The electrode is fed continuously into the weld joint while the molten slag melts and fuses the metal edges together.
• High Deposition Rate: Suitable for welding with a single pass in thick materials.
• Vertical Welding: Often used for seams that are vertical in heavy structures.

ESW is used highly in industry activities like shipbuilding, construction, and pressure vessel fabrication, where thick metal sections have high-quality welds. The process minimizes distortion and increases joint strength, lending itself to large steel structure construction like bridges and offshore platforms. Various technological improvements in ESW maintain a steady pace for improved weld quality, reduced heat input, and enhanced productivity for heavy applications.