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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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