Fronius TransSteel 2200C FAQs
Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing and using a compact, portable multi-process welder.
What does 110v and 230v dual-voltage mean in practice?
A dual-voltage machine can run from either a reduced voltage site supply or a standard single-phase mains supply, usually by changing the plug or selecting the supply on the machine. This is very useful on building sites and in workshops where only one type of supply is to hand.
Output is lower on the reduced voltage supply than on the standard supply, so you cannot weld thick material to the same limits. Check the manual for the output on each supply before you rely on it for a given job.
What can I realistically weld with it?
Mild steel and stainless steel are the typical materials, and with the right wire, gas and feeding set-up, aluminium can be welded too. Thickness range depends on process and supply voltage, so check the output limits in the manual.
It is well suited to sheet, tube and light structural work. For regular heavy plate, high duty cycles or production welding, a larger three-phase machine is the better tool.
Which process should I use: MIG, TIG or stick?
MIG is quick and easy to learn and good for general fabrication, sheet and repair. TIG gives the cleanest, most precise welds on thin material, stainless steel and fine work, but is slower and takes more skill. Stick is robust and good outdoors, in wind, and on dirty or rusty steel.
Your choice depends on the material, the finish you need, where you are working and your skill. A multi-process machine lets you change as the job demands.
What do I need to start MIG welding with it?
For MIG you need a torch, earth return lead, a gas regulator and flow meter, a gas cylinder, the correct wire and drive roll for the wire size, and a spool of wire. For gasless flux-cored wire you do not need shielding gas, but you do need the matching wire and polarity.
Check the polarity settings in the manual, because gas and gasless wires use different polarity. Fit contact tips matched to the wire diameter.