This ArcDrive program sets up the machine to weld with BÖHLER EMK 8 wire, 1.6 mm, with M21 shielding gas. You work in synergic or manual mode, with short arc or spray arc.
What it is for
Each program covers one combination: wire, diameter, gas. You enter wire speed or material thickness and the machine selects voltage and arc shape. Use it for unalloyed and low-alloy steels in the workshop and in production. The 1.6 mm diameter is for thick parts where deposition per hour matters.
| Part number | 79.S1.23499 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Böhler Welding |
| Program type | ArcDrive (short and spray arc) |
| Wire | BÖHLER EMK 8 (solid wire) |
| Wire classification | EN ISO 14341-A G 46 4 M21 4Si1, G 46 4 C1 4Si1; AWS A5.18 ER70S-6 |
| Wire diameter | 1.6 mm |
| Shielding gas | M21 (Ar with 15 to 25% CO2) |
| Material | unalloyed and low-alloy steels |
| Program line | Böhler ARC (tuned to a Böhler Welding wire) |
Fits
According to the selection guide in the Böhler Welding price list, ArcDrive programs are available for:
- TERRA NX: 320/400 SMC SteelDrive, 320/400 PMC SteelDrive, 400 PMC DualFeeder, 400/500 MSE (WF NX SteelDrive feeder), 320 PME, 400/500 PME
- URANOS NX: 2200 PMC, 2200 MTE, 2700 PMC, 2700 MTE, 3200 GSM, 4000/5000 GSM
Wire for this program
The program is tuned to BÖHLER EMK 8 wire. It is available in our shop: BÖHLER EMK 8.
Other programs for this wire
- ArcDrive 1.2 mm, gas M21 (79.S1.23399)
- RapiDeep 1.6 mm, gas M21 (79.RD.23499)
- ArcDrive 1.6 mm, gas C1 (79.S1.00598)
- ArcDrive 1.2 mm, gas C1 (79.S1.00498)
FAQ
Which machine can run this program?
Any machine on the list above. When ordering, give the model and serial number of the machine the program is for. Installation, by our service or as a manufacturer update, is agreed after the order.
How does ArcDrive differ from PulseDrive?
ArcDrive welds with short and spray arc, without pulse. PulseDrive adds pulsed arc and double pulse, which helps on thin sheet and in position. The PulseDrive version of this program: PulseDrive 1.6 mm, gas M21 (79.P1.23499).
Can I use this program with a different gas?
No: the curves are made for M21. M21 is the most widely used mixture for structural steels. For C1 choose a separate program: ArcDrive 1.6 mm, gas C1 (79.S1.00598).
Spawlab is an authorised Böhler Welding distributor and service partner in Poland, VAT invoice included.

