This detailed product description pertains to a key component of the Wieländer+Schill professional body repair tool kit, specifically the angled electrode belonging to electrode set No. 68. This part is an essential accessory for precise and reliable resistance spot welding processes, especially in the automotive repair sector where high-quality connection points are critical for structural integrity and safety.
The angled electrode with part number 497040 is specifically designed for electrode set No. 68, ensuring perfect compatibility and optimal maintenance of welding parameters. The quality of welding electrodes directly influences the strength, durability of the weld seam, and the aesthetic appearance of the body panels. This angled electrode design is ideal for welding points where access is restricted or where standard straight electrodes cannot ensure optimal contact with the workpieces.
The product is part of the Wieländer+Schill welding technology range, optimized for durable and efficient operation in compliance with the highest industry standards.
This angled electrode offers the following advantages to users:
Optimized Geometry: The angled design enables precise welding on hard-to-reach surfaces, maximizing the contact area of the welding face.
Excellent Material Quality: The use of a copper-zirconium (CuZr) alloy guarantees excellent electrical conductivity and high heat resistance, which is essential for fast and efficient welding cycles.
Long Lifespan: The copper-zirconium material resists wear and thermal stress, resulting in a significantly longer electrode life compared to simpler copper alloys, thus reducing maintenance and replacement intervals.
Reliable Welding Results: Precise manufacturing tolerance ensures consistent weld quality, which is essential for repairing modern vehicle body components.
The table below summarizes the critical technical parameters of the angled electrode:
| Property | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Part number | 497040 | The unique identifier of the product. |
| Accessory | For electrode set, No. 68 | Compatibility with the specified set. |
| Construction | Angular electrode | For welding points with special access. |
| Diameter (Ø) | 14 mm | Size of the working face of the electrode. |
| Material | Copper-Zirconium (CuZr) | Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. |
| Package contents | 1 piece (1 stück / 1 piece) | Package contents. |
| Weight | 0.140 kg | The net weight of the product. |
The choice of material for welding electrodes is of fundamental importance for the success of spot welding. The copper-zirconium alloy (CuZr) used by Wieländer+Schill possesses the following properties:
High Hardness and Wear Resistance: The addition of zirconium significantly increases the strength and hardness of the copper, especially at high temperatures. This prevents rapid deformation and wear of the electrode during the welding process, ensuring a constant size of the welding spots.
Excellent Electrical Conductivity: Although the addition of zirconium slightly reduces the conductivity of pure copper, the CuZr alloy still conducts electricity excellently, minimizing heat loss due to resistance in the electrode body and maximizing energy at the welding spot.
Thermal Stability: Copper-zirconium alloys are exceptionally resistant to the thermal shocks experienced during welding, which is critical in high-performance, fast-cycle welding machines.
This material choice ensures that the electrode can maintain the necessary contact pressure and current flow for a long time, which is essential for the professional, factory-quality joining of body parts.
This angled electrode is an integral part of the electrode set number 68, which is likely calibrated for a specific welding machine type or a particular body repair task. Wieländer+Schill products are generally designed to ensure maximum compatibility with professional welding equipment, ensuring quick replacement and minimal downtime in the workshop.
The 14 mm diameter and the angled shape allow for precise fitment to welding spots where the meeting of the sheets forms a narrow angle, or where access is otherwise obstructed. During the welding process, the electrode ensures the appropriate pressing force and current concentration, which is essential for creating the cohesive bond between the two metal sheets.
Wieländer+Schill's commitment to quality is also reflected in the product's technical specifications. The company holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certifications, which guarantee that manufacturing processes comply with strict international standards. This angled electrode was also manufactured according to these quality principles, ensuring reliability in all professional applications.
This product is an ideal choice for any professional seeking the highest level of spot welding performance, especially during the repair of complex body panels, where both accessibility and weld seam quality are equally prioritized.
