Section 1 - MMA welding

General information and choice criteria

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Scheme of a manual installation for welding with coated electrode

Power source direct

or alternating current
(single or three-phase supply) Mask

Power source

Coated electrode

Primary cable Workpiece

Secondary cables Earth clamp

The transfer of metal coated electrode Choice of the intensity of current

Thicknesses for flat Electrode Average
welding, diameter intensity for
Metallic core butt welding and (mm) rutile electrodes
fillet welding (mm) (A)
Crater
Penetration Slag 1.6 1.6 40
Coating
of the
weld bead Protection 2.0 2.0 55
Metallic drops
atmosphere
in transit in the arc 2.0-3.0 2.5 70
3.0-5.0 3.2 110
6.0-10 4.0 160
> 8.0 5.0 200
Workpiece Weld bead Molten pool
> 10.0 6.3 290

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3 specific MMA power source features:
• Arc Force device gives a more stable arc in all welding conditions.
• Hot Start device allows an easy arc striking.
• Antistick device prevents from accidental electrode short circuiting.

Criteria choice for MMA power sources all DC welding current

Name Main power No load Technology Setting ** VRD PFC Current range Electrode Weight
supply voltage DC diameter

SAXO 1300G Single phase 69 V Inverter P No No 10 – 130 A 1.6 – 3.2 mm 3.5 kg

SAXO 1600G Single phase 87 V Inverter P No No 5 – 160 A 1.6 – 4.0 mm 7 kg

PRESTO 140 PFC Single phase 48.4 V Inverter P No Yes 5 – 140 A 1.6 – 3.2 mm 6.6 kg

PRESTO 160 PFC Single phase 48.4 V Inverter P No Yes 5 – 160 A 1.6 – 4.0 mm 6.6 kg

PRESTO 180 PFC Single phase 48.4 V Inverter P No Yes 5 – 180 A 1.6 – 4.0 mm 6.6 kg

PRESTO 190 PRO Single phase 67 V (14 V)* Inverter P Yes Yes 5 – 160 A 1.6 – 4.0 mm 9 kg

PRESTO 220 VRD Three phase 105 V (14 V)* Inverter P Yes No 5 – 220 A 1.6 – 5.0 mm 19 kg

RODARC 250 DC Three phase 62/66 V Rectifier M No No 45 – 220 A 2.0 – 4.0 mm 57 kg

RODARC 400 DC Three phase 63/70 V Rectifier M No No 50 – 325 A 2.5 – 6.3 mm 107 kg

RODARC 450 DC Three phase 63/70 V Rectifier M No No 60 – 400 A 2.5 – 6.3 mm 123 kg

SAFEX M 340 Three phase 67 V Rectifier M No No 45 – 325 A 2.0 – 6.3 mm 108 kg

SAFEX M 450 Three phase 70 V Rectifier M No No 65 – 405 A 2.5 – 6.3 mm 125 kg

SAFEX C2 Three phase 66 V Rectifier P No No 20 – 300 A 1.6 – 6.3 mm 255 kg

BUFFALO 400X
Three phase 68/75 V Thyristor P Yes (option) No 10 – 400 A 1.6 – 6.3 mm 128 kg
(WOW***)
BUFFALO 500X
Three phase 68/75 V Thyristor P Yes (option) No 10 – 500 A 1.6 – 6.3 mm 176 kg
(WOW***)
BUFFALO 650X
Three phase 68/75 V Thyristor P Yes (option) No 10 – 630 A 1.6 – 6.3 mm 176 kg
(WOW***)

* with VRD ** P = Potentiometer – M = Mechanical

*** WOW = exists also as version without wheels and handles

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Portable Inverters for DC welding
The SAXO range has been designed for light maintenance and repair applications.
The weight and size has been reduced whilst maintaining a high quality welding performance.

SAXO 1300G / SAXO 1600G

Ultra light inverters for fast and quality work.
Features:
• Lightweight and compact.
• Hot start function & anti-sticking device.
• Supplied ready to use.
• Accommodates all electrode types
(except Cellulosic).
• Generator compatible.

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2008-722

SAXO 1300G SAXO 1600G

Power supply single phase 50/60 Hz 230 V (±15%) 230 V (±20%)
Primary effective consumption 14 A 16 A
Primary consumption at I max. 30 A 36 A
No-load voltage 69 V 87 V
Welding current 10 - 130 A 5 - 160 A
Duty cycle at 20% 130 A 160 A
10 min. cycle at 60% 70 A 120 A
(at 40 °C) at 100% 55 A 100 A
Electrode diameter 1.6 to 3.2 mm 1.6 to 4.0 mm
Connector diameter 9 mm
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Dimensions (L x l x h) 220 x 120 x 320 mm 230 x 145 x 365 mm

Weight 3.5 kg 7 kg
Protection class IP 23
Insulation class H
Standards EN 60974-1 / EN 60974-10

To order SAXO 1300G SAXO 1600G

Complete set W000271554 W000274151
Comprising:
Power source O O
Primary cable with Schuko plug O O
Equipped welding cables O O
Mask O -
Hammer-brush O -
Tool case O -
Diameter 2.5 mm electrode smallpack O -
Options
TIG torch with valve WTT2 9V 4 m W000278876*
FURIOUS carrying case - W000371907
Wear parts box WTT2 9 W000371535
6 * TIG arc striking without HF
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Portable DC Inverters
The PRESTO PFC range is fitted with the new SAF-FRO inverter technology.
The PFC controller is the technical solution to achieve conformance to the limitation of
the harmonic current for equipment connected to public low voltage network which is now
mandatory in Europe (EN 61000 - 3 -12 standard).
PFC results in lower effective current consumption at the same output welding power,
also maximising electronic component lifetime.

PRESTO 140 PFC / 160 PFC / 180 PFC

Features:
• Improved generator compatibility with PFC controller addition.
• Hot start and anti-stick functions.
• Reduced noise. Intelligent cooling fan.
• Ergonomic handles for carrying and cable rolling.
• Usable with long primary extension cable
(70 m in 2.5 mm2 section).
• Lightweight - 6.6 kg.

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PRESTO 140 PFC PRESTO 160 PFC PRESTO 180 PFC
Power supply single phase 230 V (+15% /-20%) – 50/60 Hz
Primary effective consumption 12 A 15 A 15 A
Primary consumption at I max. 18.5 A 21.5 A 25 A
No-load voltage 48.4 V 48.4 V 48.4 V
Welding current 5 - 140 A 5 - 160 A 5 - 180 A
Duty cycle at 35% 140 A (40%) 160 A (30%) 180 A (20%)
10 min. cycle at 60% 120 A 140 A 140 A
(at 40 °C) at 100% 100 A 120 A 120 A
Electrode diameter 1.6 to 3.2 mm 1.6 to 4.0 mm 1.6 to 4.0 mm
Connector diameter 9 mm
Dimensions (L x l x h) 320 x 170 x 395 mm
Weight 6.6 kg
Protection class IP 23
Insulation class H
Standards EN 60974-1 / EN 60974-10

To order PRESTO 140 PFC PRESTO 160 PFC PRESTO 180 PFC
Power source only W000270360 W000270338 W000272659
Add ons
MMA kit arc 25C25+ W000260683 O O O
Options
TIG torch with valve WTT2 17V 4 m W000278880* O O O
FURIOUS carrying case W000371907 O O O
Wear parts box WTT2 17 W000371536 O O O
* TIG arc striking without HF 7
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Portable DC Inverters
PRESTO PRO and VRD welding machines have been designed to meet the most demanding
conditions for on-site welding applications, offering reliable operation and high duty cycle.
Each machine features the special Voltage Reduction Device (VRD) for increased safety when
used in mines, shipyards and petrochemical plant.

PRESTO 190 PRO and 220 VRD

Features:
• Rugged on site concept,
• Hot Start function and anti-sticking device,
• Arc Force regulation on front panel,
• Suitable for rutile, basic and
cellulosic electrodes,
• TIG lift+ device for PRESTO 190 PRO
& 220 VRD, including up slope and
down slope regulation & TIG exit fuzzy
method (arc extinguishing),

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• Ergonomic handles (easy lifting and
rolling of the cables),
• Digital display of parameters,
• Generator compatible,
• Usable with long primary extension
cable (up to 70 m in 2.5 mm² section)
only for PRESTO 190 PRO,
• Remote control plug,
• VRD for increased safety.

PRESTO 190 PRO PRESTO 220 VRD

Power supply 50/60 Hz 230 V (±20%) single phase 400 V (±20%) three phase
Primary effective consumption 16 A 9A
Primary consumption at I max. 21 A 14 A
No-load voltage 67 V (14 V VRD) 105 V (14 V VRD)
Welding current 5 – 160 A 5 – 220 A
Duty cycle at 35% 160 A (50%) 220 A (40%)
10 min. cycle at 60% 150 A 190 A
(at 40 °C) at 100% 130 A 150 A
Electrode diameter 1.6 to 4.0 mm 1.6 to 5.0 mm
Connector diameter 13 mm
Dimensions (L x l x h) 200 x 365 x 475 mm 250 x 470 x 450 mm
Weight 9 kg 19 kg
Protection class IP 23
Insulation class H
Standards EN 60974-1 / EN 60974-10

To order PRESTO 190 PRO PRESTO 220 VRD

Power source only W000272661 W000268693**
Add ons
MMA kit arc 25C50 W000260684 O -
Options
Remote control 10 m long W000242069 O O
TIG torch with valve WTT2 17V 4 m W000278880* O -
Adaptator TIG torch (9-13 mm) for WTT2 17V W000306139 O -
TIG torch with valve WTT2 26V 4 m W000278885* - O
Wear parts box WTT2 17 & WTT2 26 W000371536 O O
* TIG arc striking without HF
**delivered with welding cable and electrode holder & welding cable with earth clamp
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MMA DC rectifiers
The RODARC power source range has been designed for the most demanding on-site and
workshop applications.
Highly efficient welding using rutile and basic electrodes at a competitive value.

RODARC 250 DC RODARC 400 DC RODARC 450 DC

Ideal for all types of coated electrodes Ideal for all types of coated electrodes Ideal for all types of coated electrodes
up to 4.0 mm. up to 6.3 mm. up to 6.3 mm.
Features: Features: Features:
• Ideal for rutile, basic, stainless steel • Mechanical amperage adjustment. • Robust design and performance.
and special electrode. • High duty cycle. • Mechanical amperage adjustment.
• Fan cooling. • Fan cooling. • High duty cycle.
• Mechanical amperage • Heavy duty undergear • Fan cooling.
adjustment. as standard. • Heavy duty undergear
• Heavy duty undergear as standard. as standard.
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RODARC 250 DC RODARC 400 DC RODARC 450 DC

Power supply three phase 230 V / 400 V (±10%) - 50/60 Hz
Primary effective consumption 22 A / 13 A 34 A / 19.5 A 53 A / 30 A
Primary consumption at I max. 36 A / 28 A 57 A / 33 A 78 A / 45 A
No-load voltage 62 V / 66 V 63 V / 70 V 63 V / 70 V
Welding current 45 to 220 A 50 to 325 A 60 to 400 A
Duty cycle at 35% 220 A 325 A 400 A (45%)
10 min. cycle at 60% 170 A 250 A 345 A
(at 40 °C) at 100% 130 A 190 A 265 A
Electrode diameter 2.0 to 4.0 mm 2.5 to 6.3 mm 2.5 to 6.3 mm
Connector diameter 13 mm
Dimensions (L x l x h) 450 x 620 x 890 mm 560 x 730 x 1 080 mm 560 x 730 x 1 080 mm
Weight 57 kg 107 kg 123 kg
Protection class IP 23
Insulation class H
Standards EN 60974-1 / EN 60974-10

To order RODARC 250 DC RODARC 400 DC RODARC 450 DC

Power source only W000263690 W000263694 W000263699
Add ons
35C50 W000011139 O - -
MMA kit arc 50C50 W000260681 - O -
50C50+ W000260682 - - O
Options
TIG torch with valve WTT2 26V 4 m W000278885* O O O
TIG box M200 W000305050** O O O
TIG torch with trigger PROTIG NG 30 RLS 8 m W000278359** O - -
TIG torch with trigger PROTIG NG 40 RLS 8 m W000278361** - O O
PROTIG NG 30 W000306443 O - -
Wear parts box PROTIG NG 40 W000306444 - O O
WTT2 26 W000371536 O O O
* TIG arc striking without HF ** TIG arc striking with HF
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MMA DC rectifiers
The SAFEX power source range offers rugged and reliable welding operation for all workshop
and on-site applications.
Efficient, powerful and user friendly, the SAFEX machines provide both performance and reliability.

SAFEX M 340 SAFEX M 450 SAFEX C2

The versatile arc welding machine. Powerful, very easy to maintain and Excellent for use on worksites in the most
Features: simple to use. difficult working conditions
• Mechanical amperage adjustment. Features: Features:
• Simple, user friendly operation. • Mechanical amperage adjustment. • Mechanical amperage adjustment.
• Heavy duty undergear • Powerful performance.
and lifting bolts ensures • Rutile, basic and
full workshop and cellulosic electrodes -
on-site manœuvrability. 1.6 to 6.3 mm.
• Remote control option.

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2006-871

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SAFEX M 340 SAFEX M 450 SAFEX C2

Power supply three phase 220 V / 380 V (±10%) - 50 Hz
35 A (380 V) 45 A (380 V) 30.5 A (380 V)
Primary consumption at I max.
60 A (220 V) 78 A (220 V) 52 A (220 V)
No-load voltage 67 V 70 V 66 V
Welding current 45 – 325 A 65 - 405 A 20 - 300 A
Duty cycle at 35% 325 A 405 A 300 A (45%)
10 min. cycle at 60% 240 A 300 A 270 A
(at 40 °C) at 100% 210 A 260 A 230 A
Electrode diameter 2.0 to 6.3 mm 2.5 to 6.3 mm 1.6 to 6.3 mm
Connector diameter 13 mm
Dimensions (L x l x h) 880 x 670 x 670 mm 880 x 670 x 670 mm 900 x 600 x 710 mm
Weight 108 kg 125 kg 255 kg
Protection class IP 23
Insulation class H
Standards EN 60974-1 / EN 60974-10

To order SAFEX M 340 SAFEX M 450 SAFEX C2

Power source only W000263703 W000263705 W000263702
Add ons
50C50 W000260681 O - O
MMA kit arc
50C50+ W000260682 - O -
Options
Remote control W000305043 - - O
TIG torch with valve WTT2 26V 4 m W000278885* O O O
TIG box M200 W000305050** O O O
TIG torch with trigger PROTIG NG 30 RLS 8 m W000278359** O - O
TIG torch with trigger PROTIG NG 40 RLS 8 m W000278361** - O -
PROTIG NG 30 W000306443 O - O
Wear parts box PROTIG NG 40 W000306444 - O -
WTT2 26 W000371536 O O O
* TIG arc striking without HF ** TIG arc striking with HF
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DC Rectifier machines for welding & gouging (thyristor technology)
BUFFALO X - Reliable and of robust design, these machines provide excellent and consistent
service in demanding on-site and workshop conditions.
BUFFALO X provides both MMA and Gouging electrode capability and MIG and TIG process
options using addition add-on equipment.

BUFFALO 400X, 500X, 650X

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Features:
• Exceptional multi-use and versatile equipment,
• Digital display,
• Hot start device,
• Arc dynamism function for improved arc stability,
• Built in characteristic's selector
MMA/gouging/TIG Lift arc and MIG (CV),
• In option Voltage Reduction Device (VRD) for greater safety,
• In MIG mode (CV) BUFFALO X sets will provide
optimum results,
• High performance power capability,
• Maintained performance with long length cables
(up to 50 m) BUFFALO X sets will remain efficient
for all applications,

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• 42V DC auxiliary supply,
• Remote control plug.

BUFFALO 400X BUFFALO 500X BUFFALO 650X

Power supply three phase 230 V / 400 V (±15%)– 50/60 Hz
Primary effective consumption 40.6 A / 23.5 A 57.6 A / 33.3 A 61.5 A / 35.4 A
Primary consumption at I max. 69 A / 39.9 A 85.1 A / 57.6 A 102.2 A / 59.4 A
No-load voltage 68 V / 75 V 68 V / 75 V 68 V / 75 V
Welding current 10 A (42 A*) - 400 A 10 A (48 A*) - 500 A 10 A (52 A*) - 630 A
Duty cycle at 35% 400 A 500 A (45%) 650 A
10 min. cycle at 60% 300 A 430 A 470 A
(at 40 °C) at 100% 230 A 340 A 370 A
Electrode diameter 1.6 to 6.3 mm
Connector diameter 13 mm
Dimensions (L x l x h) 1000 x 600 x 600 mm
Weight 128 kg 176 kg 176 kg
Protection class IP 23
Insulation class H
Standards EN 60974-1 / EN 60974-10
* minimum current used in cellulosic electrode
To order BUFFALO 400X BUFFALO 500X BUFFALO 650X
Power source - with handle and wheels W000272663 W000272664 W000272665
- WOW (without handles & wheels) W000277996 W000277992 W000277993
Add ons
MMA kit arc 50C50+ W000260682 O O O
Options
Remote control MMA 10 m long (1) W000219557 O O O
Remote control extension cable 15 m W000305056 O O O
VRD board 400X W000373273 O - -
VRD board 500X W000373272 - O -
VRD board 650X W000275160 - - O
48V AC socket for auxiliary service W000274337 O O O
TIG torch with valve WTT2 26V 4 m W000278885* O O O
TIG box M200 W000305050** O O O
TIG torch with trigger PROTIG NG 40 RLS 8 m W000278361** O O O
Wear parts box PROTIG NG 40 W000306444** O O O
Wear parts box WTT 26 W000371536 O O O
Kit handles and wheels (for WOW version) W000278006 O O O
ARCAIR K 2000 torch for gouging W000010999 O - -
ARCAIR K 4000 torch for gouging W000010992 - O O
Panel to connect ARCAIR torch W000370297 O O O
MIG-MAG DV Yard Consult us O O O
* TIG arc striking without HF ** TIG arc striking with HF (1)
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