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Portable
Stud Welders: The Studhorse 1200
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to The Studhorse Specification Page
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
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