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Portable wire feeder withstands extreme abuse

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products offers the new MobileFeed 201AVS, a suitcase-style portable wire feeder. The machine is designed to provide even, secure wire feeding for smooth operation in a variety of industrial welding applications. Weighing less than 30 lbs., the compact unit is designed to fit through a 16-in. manhole.

The voltage-sensing wire feeder can be used with any CV or CC welding power supply. It is powered off the arc, so only the welding cable is required for basic operation. Duty cycle is 450 amps at 60 percent. A quick-change, four-roll feed unit provides toolless wire changeover.

The impact-resistant, flame-retardant case protects against dirt, metal grit, and moisture, as well as extreme abuse from grinding sparks, corrosive chemicals, and drops. An optional remote control allows voltage to be adjusted away from the power supply, reducing setup time and enabling long welds in difficult-to-reach areas, the company states.

Features include a tachometer-controlled wire speed and a wide-viewing-angle display.