Nitrode™
Nitrode™ is the most cost-effective cap electrode available for resistance welding applications. Composed of CDA Alloy C15760 dispersion-strengthened copper and cold-formed, Nitrode™ has consistently outperformed RWMA Class 2 chromium copper electrodes in anneal resistance, conductivity, service life and maintenance costs.
Longer welding life
Nitrode resists annealing and lasts longer than any Class 2 electrode.
Nonsticking characteristics.
Nitrode permits no-stick welding of galvanized steel and other coated metals.
Resists mushrooming
Nitrode’s resistance to mushrooming requires only one-fourth the dressing frequency of Class 2 electrodes, minimizing line interruptions and rewelds.
Reduced downtime for maintenance
Overall maintenance of Nitrode™ is reduced significantly compared to Class 2, yielding higher production efficiency and more effective utilization of your welding equipment.
Reduced energy requirements
Due to its higher conductivity, Nitrode™ requires lower amperage when used on both sides of the weldment. Percent of heat control on your welder can usually be reduced 10 percent or more from its Class 2 setting with no loss of weld quality.
Smoother start-up after electrode changes
Nitrode™ requires no warm-up or conditioning period after electrode changes. If you use automatic step-up controls, the incremental settings can be varied to minimize current adjustments with no loss of weld integrity. The results are fewer electrode changes, fewer interruptions for dressing and smoother start-ups.
Works on all steels
Nitrode™ has demonstrated superior welding performance for a variety of steels, including high strength/low alloy, nitrogenized, low-carbon and zinc coated, galvanized and many others.
More cost efficient than Class 2
In actual production tests at a major automotive assembly and stamping plant, Nitrode™ was analyzed to determine maintenance savings, energy savings, and increased life span. Overall, Nitrode™ proved significantly more cost-efficient than Class 2 electrodes.
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