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The
Studhorse 1200DM or Studhorse 1200
1200A Stud Welders
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Introducing
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. This considerable weight difference will drastically
increase operator efficiency, and more applications of stud
welding will also become economical due to the 50% weight reduction
in the machine and the 70% lighter power cord. 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, and therefore 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 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 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 |
