RobustFeed voltage-sensing wire feeder from ESAB designed to be weatherproof

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the RobustFeed AVS voltage-sensing feeder, which eliminates the need for a power supply/control cable between the power source and the feeder. Voltage-sensing feeder technology also enables the feeder to work with either CC or CV power sources.

The weatherproof feeder has an IP44 protection rating and features a completely sealed wire feed compartment that protects the wire and internal components from water splashes in all directions. The seal also keeps out dirt, grinding dust, and other particles than can damage feeder components or degrade the wire and contaminate the weld pool.

The controls, as well as the power and gas cable connections, are protected inside the housing. On the outside, the feeder uses a double-wall design with zones to provide abrasion and impact resistance, while a strain relief removes cable stress.