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Package includes Workpiece Cable & Clamp, LGS 250 3m torch, 0.8 - 1.0mm Drive Roll Set & Nut and Nipple Set. The Speedtec 180C represents the latest generation of state-of-the-art inverter-based single-phase compact MIG machines. Lincoln Electric has constructed a fully professional machine packed with features into a small lightweight compact housing maximising portability. Features
Harris 901 Argon Single Stage Regulator. 30lpm, 5/8" RH BSP Cylinder Connection, 3/8" BSP Outlet, UK Fitting Only
Lincoln Hose Tail & Nut Set
Lincoln Speedtec 180C Power Source with 5m Earth Cable & Gas Hose, 230v CE
Lincoln LGS3-250G Air Cooled 230A MIG Torch - 3m
Lincoln Electric 2 Year Parts & Labour Warranty
Answers for buyers choosing a compact single-phase multi-process welder for MIG, TIG and stick work.
Duty cycle is the share of a fixed rating period in which the welder can run at a stated current without overheating. The data plate and manual state the period. At lower currents the same machine can usually run for longer, and each process may have its own rating.Read the rating at the current you will actually weld at, not just the headline maximum. If the machine overheats, a thermal protection device usually stops it until it has cooled, so leave the fan vents clear and let it run to cool down.
Check the rating plate for the enclosure protection (IP) rating and what it means for the places you will use it. A rating that allows outdoor use does not mean it is rain-proof, so shelter it from direct rain and keep the vents clear.For wet or humid places, confined spaces or large areas of bare metal, check whether the power source is marked as suitable for increased electrical hazard, and take advice if it is not. Assess the risk first and follow the manual.
Welding fume, including from mild steel, can harm health. General ventilation does not achieve the necessary control, so engineering controls are expected indoors. The most effective way to reduce welding fume is to capture it at source with local exhaust ventilation, and on-torch extraction can be very effective for MIG welding. Movable hoods rely on the welder placing and moving them correctly.Where extraction alone is not enough, suitable respiratory protective equipment is needed, and a powered or supplied air respirator is often the best option for arc welders. You cannot rely on local exhaust ventilation outdoors, so suitable respiratory protection is needed there, and others nearby must be protected too. Base your choices on a risk assessment.
A multi-process welder is one inverter power source that can run more than one welding process, typically MIG (wire-fed), stick (MMA) and DC TIG. It suits workshops, site and maintenance work where you move between jobs and want one compact machine instead of several.The trade-offs are that a fault takes every process out at once, and some processes are limited. Many compact units give DC TIG only, which suits steel and stainless but not aluminium, which needs AC. Torches and leads for the extra processes may be separate items, and for long production runs a dedicated machine may suit better. Check the processes, current ranges and duty cycle on the data plate and in the manual before choosing.
