Lincoln Electric, headquartered in Ohio, US has added three new electrodes – the Pipeliner LH-D80, LH-D90 and LH-D100 – to its line of Pipeliner products. These new low hydrogen consumables are suitable for downhill pipe welding applications on high strength cross country pipelines. The new Pipeliner consumables are recommended for fill and cap pass welding, as well as pipe repair and hot tapping applications. Specifically designed for downhill pipe welding, these low hydrogen electrodes have higher deposition rates, depositing more weld metal with each pass when compared to cellulosic electrodes. Each electrode is designed for welding line pipe up to a specified strength. The Pipeliner LH-D80 is recommended for use with up to X70 grade, the Pipeliner LH-D90 up to X80 grade and the Pipeliner LH-D100 up to X90 grade pipe. All electrodes feature enhanced user features such as a smooth arc, excellent puddle control and lower spatter levels. With Lincoln Electric’s Integrated Silicate Technology, these electrodes feature extremely low hydrogen levels (classified as AWS H4R – 4mL of hydrogen per 100g of metal) for reduced chances of hydrogen-induced cracking. An Easy Strike tapered tip enables easy touch start arc initiation for minimal starting porosity.