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ESAB BUDDY ARC 180
180 amp stick / live TIG weld professional welding
The Buddy Arc 180 is a robust and durable power source for the professional welder. The machine provides state-of-the-art welding performance and reliability through use of the latest high grade IGBT technology.
Designed for durabilityThe Buddy™ Arc 180 is a user friendly, robust and light weight stick (MMA) welding machine which also features a Live TIG arc mode. The internal electronics are cooled by a highly efficient fan for added reliability and monitored by a thermal protection system. The machine has been equipped with three heat sinks which further extend the life time of the product. The casing has been designed to withstand harsh environments and is rated to IP 23S standard. The machine incorporates both a shoulder strap and a robust carry handle.
The machine comes complete with earth return and electrode holder lead set
MMA welding
Buddy Arc 180 provides a smooth DC (Direct Current) Buddy Arc 180 provides a smooth DC (Direct Current) welding power which allows you to weld most metals such as alloyed and non alloyed steel, stainless steel and cast iron. The arc force and hot start settings are adjusted automatically according to the set welding current giving excellent arc starts and welding performance across the amperage range of the machine.
The Buddy Arc 180 can weld most electrodes from Ø1.6 3 2 mm 3.2 mm.TIG welding
The Buddy Arc 180 can easily perform TIG-welding using a “Live Tig” start. Equip the power source with the optional Tig-Torch which has an in-built gas valve, a gas regulator and a bottle of gas and you are ready to weld mild steel or stainless steel with or without filler material.
APPLICATION
Plant Fabrication & Maintenance
Site Maintenance/Repair
Civil Construction
General Fabrication
Agriculture
SPECIFICATION
Arc 180
Arc 200
Mains voltage
230 V 1~ ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz
230 V 1~ ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz
Primary current I max
36 A
40.7 A
Setting range MMA
5 A / 20.0 V - 180 A / 27.2 V
5 A / 20.2 V - 210 A / 28.4 V
Setting range TIG
5 A / 10 V - 180 A / 17.2 V
5 A / 10.2 V - 210 A / 18.4 V
Permissible load at MMA
30 % duty cycle
180 A / 27.2 V
35 % duty cycle
200 A / 28.0 V
60 % duty cycle
125 A / 25.2 V
135 A / 25.4 V
100 % duty cycle
100 A / 24.0 V
120 A / 24.8 V
Permissible load at TIG
35 % duty cycle
180 A / 17.2 V
200 A / 18.0 V
60 % duty cycle
130 A / 15.2 V
135 A / 15.4 V
100 % duty cycle
100 A / 14.0 V
120 A / 14.8 V
Power factor at maximum current
0.72
0.71
Efficiency at maximum current
>80 %
>80 %
Open-circuit voltage U0 max
59.8 V
66.3 V
Operating temperature
-10 to +40°C
-10 to +40°C
Transportation temperature
-20 to +55°C
-20 to +55°C
Sound pressure at no-load
<70 db (A)
<70 db (A)
Dimensions l × w × h
310 × 140 × 230 mm
360 × 140 × 230 mm
Weight
6.6 kg
7.5 kg
Enclosure class
IP 23S
IP 23S
Application class
Duty cycle
The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten-minute period that you can weld or cut at a certain load without overloading. The duty cycle is valid for 40°C / 104°F.