Miller Electric Mfg Co has introduced the new SuitCase X-TREME 12VS voltage-sensing wire feeder, designed specifically for welding in heavy-duty field applications such as construction, structural steel erection, heavy equipment repair and mobile fabrication.
The new SuitCase X-TREME 12VS features a new drive motor assembly, motor control and integrated tachometer that provides electronic wire feed speed control and accuracy that rivals the performance of bench-top-style feeders found in shop environments. A new wire delivery system also eases wire loading and provides minimal resistance in feeding, helping to further ensure consistent performance in MIG and Flux-Cored welding applications.
Comparable wire feeders tend to fluctuate in performance throughout the day: As ambient temperatures change, and as the feeder gets hotter or colder, wire feed speed can vary from its original setting. These changes in speed can lead to significant changes in deposition rates when welding, especially with large-diameter cored wires. The new drive motor assembly and integrated tachometer in the SuitCase X-TREME 12VS ensures the accuracy of the wire feed speed throughout the day so that the feeder performs to exact parameters, whether welding with small-diameter solid wire (.023 inch) or large-diameter cored wires (5/64 inch).
ADVANTAGES
The new wire delivery system makes it easier to load the 12-inch wire spools and reduces drag on the wire by eliminating the inlet guide and allowing the wire to roll over the large radius of the drive rolls. It also features a new visual scale on the wire pressure knob that eliminates guesswork and allows welders to specifically dial in tension to settings they know provide the best performance for the size and type of wire they are working with.
Additional new features include the redesigned placement of the shielding gas inlet (for MIG and dual-shielded Flux-Cored welding applications) to better protect the fitting from damage, and a new wire speed dual schedule feature that reduces wire feed speed to 87.5 per cent of standard speed for applications such as pipe welding that may require the welder to adjust wire feed speed for changing joint geometries or positions without having to stop and change settings. This feature requires a dual schedule gun or switch (sold separately).
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An operator with the new SuitCase |
This new product retains features that have made the SuitCase line of wire feeders the standard for outdoor/portable MIG and Flux-Cored welding applications, including SunVision digital meters that display voltage and wire feed speed and can be seen even in bright sunlight; an extremely portable and reliable polypropylene case with built-in slide rails and the ability to open the door to change wire in the vertical position; and potted and trayed main printed circuit boards to ensure reliability even in harsh outdoor environments. The new SuitCase X-TREME 12VS is compatible with CC or CV DC power sources or engine-driven welder/generators.
Meanwhile, Miller has introduced new narrow air-cooled induction heating blankets for weld preheating in pipeline applications with the ProHeat 35 induction heating system. The new narrow blankets are 4-1/4 inches wide by either 160 or 185 inches long, and are designed specifically for 48- and 56-inch-diameter pipes, respectively. Key benefits include:
• Narrow joint access: easier to fit in between the joint and coatings or insulation.
• Lightweight: narrow blankets weigh 35 pounds each.
• Faster time-to-temperature: the kW per-square-foot ratio is higher with a narrower blanket, which could potentially lead to faster heating speeds in some applications.
• Designed to be used in pairs for air-cooled induction heating applications up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Miller Electric Mfg Co with headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin (US) manufactures arc welding and cutting equipment designed for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications. Wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works, the company maintains its global leadership by setting the industry standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Its famous tagline, “The Power of Blue,” is inspired by the blue colour of Miller equipment.
