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Salisbury,
MD. ARCON Welding LLC, a manufacturer of industrial welding machines,
introduces America’s first full size, lightweight, portable
drawn arc stud welder, The Studhorse 1200, using a power supply
that is based on inverter technology. The Studhorse 1200 weighs
only 80 lbs. (36.5 Kg), with physical dimensions of only 19.5"
long x 17.9" high x 10.5" wide (495 mm x 455 mm x 105
mm), generating an output of 1200 Amps, capable of welding studs
up to 5/8 in. weld base diameter. The new stud welder can be powered
from a 40 Amp utility breaker at 480V, 3-phase or from a 30 Amp
time delay fuse. The welder features infinitely adjustable output
current, allowing for a wide range of stud sizes. Existing 1200A
arc stud welders on the market today are still using the conventional
linear power design technology, with a typical weight of almost
200 lbs. (90 kg).
The Studhorse
1200 can easily be moved with the operator as the welding job progresses
and connects with a 4 x 14 AWG (2 sq. mm) power cord to either a
utility grid or a power generator. The power cord weighs only 15
lbs. per 100 feet (0.22 Kg/m) as compared to a welding cable from
conventional stud welders which may weigh up to 52 lbs. per 100
feet (0.8Kg/m). With The Studhorse 1200 kept close to the welder,
only a short welding cable is needed. It goes without saying that
this considerable weight difference will drastically increase operator
efficiency. More applications of stud welding will also become economical
due to the 50% weight reduction in the machine and the 70% lighter
power cord, which replaces the long and heavy welding cable required
with the conventional machine. For the contractor on-the-move, the
light weight Studhorse allows easy loading by hand on and off the
back of a pickup truck.
Here is a summary of the features and benefits of The Studhorse
1200:
- The
small dimensions and low weight of The Studhorse allow the
operator to bring the machine to the location where he or
she is going to weld, substituting long and heavy extensions
of welding cables with lighter and less expensive power
cords. The work can thus start sooner, with less worker
fatigue resulting in increased productivity.
- The
low current draw of The Studhorse allows the use of 40A
circuit breakers at 480V often eliminating the need for
costly, noisy, and polluting gas or diesel driven generators.
At work sites with no utility power available, the power
generator for The Studhorse may go down to half the size
needed for a conventional stud welder reducing overall cost.
- With
the adjustable current feature, The Studhorse can accommodate
a wide range of stud sizes, a great benefit to renters and
contractors.
- The
low weight of The Studhorse allows shipping via UPS at considerable
cost savings -- another great benefit to the rental industry.
Transportation between job sites is also faster and easier.
Hoisting the welder on and off a truck bed is no longer
needed.
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The
design of The Studhorse is based on the same proven technology used
for ARCON's Workhorse series of portable arc welders. The housing
for The Studhorse is made of heavy gauge 1/8” thick fiberglass-reinforced
polyester. Compared to sheet metal used in housing of conventional
welding machines , the fiberglass composite is much stronger and
impact resistant. It also reduces risk of electric shock and is,
of course, corrosion proof.
For more
product information and list of distributors, please visit ARCON
Welding’s website at www.arconweld.com. For more technical
information you may also contact Maggie Porter, Toll Free 1-888
512.7266, or 410.572.6000, FAX - 410.572.6027, or by email - maggie@arconweld.com
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