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2 New Low Open Circuit Voltage Options are Available

Low Open Circuit Voltage options reduce the risk of electrical shocks from welding machines. The chance of a person sustaining injury from an electrical shock is great when working in damp and confined space work environments. A recent Government study states that "Properly understanding the hazards and adopting effective safeguards is necessary to prevent potentially fatal incidents." (U.S. Department of Labor, MSHA Technical Assistance PAR 0088369). Safety Managers in many businesses are familiar with potential hazards in this area, and are striving to provide safe work environments and comply with OSHA regulations.

ARCON presently offers two Low Open Circuit Voltage (LOCV) options. For Stick welding (SMAW), LOCV Option A reduces the Voltage at the electrode to only 8 Volts! This is essential when working near or under water. To use the Workhorse welder with a Voltage Sensing Wire Feeder, LOCV Option B reduces the output Voltage to only15 Volts. This Voltage enables the power source to properly provide power to the accessory wire feeder. Buyers must specify LOCV Option A or Option B at the time of purchase, depending on how they will use the machine. ARCON believes that offering both the 8 Volt and 15 Volt LOCV option will help provide a higher level of operator safety within specific industries and welding applications.

All Workhorse welding power sources are designed to be used in damp and demanding environments such as offshore platforms, shipyards, mines, paper mills, power generating plants and industries that require low open circuit voltage protection. Welding machines produced by ARCON are fully guaranteed against corrosion-related failures in natural operating environments for 5-Years. For more information on the LOCV option and pricing, contact ARCON’s Sales Manager, Maggie Porter.