Clarke?

Jul 16, 2003 2 Replies

Hi



What have you guys got to say about Clarke MIG welders, at my current standing they are the most convenient brand to go for, although i don't know how they perform.



I have been looking at the MIG220TE; What do you think?



If you have any suggestions of similar spec machines bare in mind that i am in the UK so don't suggest anything only available in the US.



And also can someone explain the different between the maximum current and that at 60% duty cycle?



Thanks alot


With the welder plugged into specified power supply it can weld for

60% of :10 minutes which is :06 minutes then don't weld with the welder for at least :04 minutes. You can then weld for another :06. You can keep up this weld and not weld cycle for as long as needed without damage to welder. I don't Know the air temp for duty cycle rating but figure a little shorter welding periods summer in Death valley. In real world, you might weld for :18 then let welder rest for :12 or more while you set up you next weld. Duty cycle rating should be for max output because at lower output settings the duty cycle will be higher. Small wire feed welders often have high temp limiter that will not let you overheat the welder.

In message , Dan writes

Hi Danny,Clarke & Sealy supply to the car body trade a range of equipment but are not manufacturers of welding equipment.I prefer Cebora who make a good range of machines and carry a good range of spares and have their own service engineers should anything go wrong.There are many distributors in the UK who sell Cebora.

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