Welding machines for working with iron structures

February 16, 2021

When building apartments and houses, it is very important to have a solid foundation and structures that will maintain their safe appearance for years.

However, this requires taking into account many details, including careful work with iron structures, so that the welding process is performed with the highest possible quality.

There is a very wide range of welding machines on the market, but before choosing them, it is recommended to determine certain characteristics and, accordingly, purchase the optimal welding machine .

Svarog ARC 205B (Z203)

Professional-grade, quality product. The device has a digital display, and two control options are located on the front panel. Light indication provides information about the presence of a network and overheating of the device.

The model weighs 8 kg and is equipped with a short handle. In addition, you can use the shoulder strap.

The welding current range is 10-200 amps, and the machine produces 63 volts during operation.

Pros:

Minimal metal flammability;
Overheating protection is provided;
The declared characteristics correspond to the actual characteristics.

Cons:

High price;
The assigned marks do not match 10A.

The MMA inverter is distinguished by its long, 3-meter cables, which are designed to connect the clamp.

The device has the ability to adjust from 1 to 10 A, where the welder himself decides how much he needs to increase the welding current to avoid overheating. In addition, this opens up even more possibilities when welding 0.8-1.0 mm iron sheets.

Forsazh 180 VIAM.683151.026-01

Our rating is completed by the Russian Svark device . This is a high-performance inverter that provides full air cooling. The model can operate from a 140-250 V network.

The minimum current is 15 A, and the maximum is 180 A. The device body has an IP21 degree of protection. The dimensions of the inverter are 29x15x16 cm.

Pros:

Shock-resistant housing;
Low weight 4.3 kg;
It gently processes metal and does not spray metal droplets;
Simple configuration.

Cons:

PV at maximum only 35%;
Sold without cables;
Weak arc ignition, especially on SSSI electrodes;
No screen is provided.

This welding machine was added to our rating due to its low energy consumption. The device consumes 5.46 kW, and the professional device has a full range of functions.

Aurora PRO OVERMAN 180 Mosfet 10041

The first place in the rating is occupied by the semi-automatic welding machine of the Aurora brand. The inverter is manufactured with a Euro connector, so it will not be difficult to replace the burner in the future. The current is regulated from 40 to 180 A. The MIG semi-automatic machine weighs 15 kg.

Pros:

Secure door closing;
Good production quality;
Easy setup.

Cons:

15 kg weight is inconvenient for frequent transportation;
In case of an increase in electricity in the network, the current starts to flicker;
No screen provided;
Does not have a pulse welding function.

This semi-automatic inverter is recognized as the best model, designed for long-term operation without overheating.

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