Buddy Arc 400i / 400iXC

Buddy™ Arc 400i / 400i XC

Compact and Powerful Inverter MMA Welder

Robust and Powerful

The Buddy™ Arc 400i and 400i XC are heavy duty, fan cooled, IGBT based inverter controlled power sources meant for MMA / TIG (scratch-start) welding.

MMA Welding

A wide current range and powerful welding performance make the Buddy™ Arc machines suitable for a wide range of applications and electrode types such as:

• General purpose
• Low-hydrogen
• Stainless stee
• Cellulosic

The Buddy™ Arc 400i XC model has controlled welding dynamics that provides excellent weld properties for welding pipe root passes.

TIG Welding

The Buddy™ Arc machines are capable of performing TIG welding with precise current control. All you need is an optional TIG-torch with a gas valve, a gas regulator and a cylinder of gas. You can weld mild steel or stainless steel material with or without filler material.

Voltage Reduction Device – VRD

In some areas a voltage reduction device, or VRD, is required. VRD is a safety function that limits the open circuit voltage from the machine to less than 35V. The Buddy™ Arc are prepared for VRD and the function can easily be activated inside the power source.

Easy Settings

The simple control panel of the Buddy™ Arc makes it easy to optimise settings, reducing the time taken for achieving the best weld characteristics. These units are equipped with hot start and arc force with the possibility to adjust parameters during welding. Hot start helps to avoid starting problems while arc force sets the intensity of the arc for improved weld quality.

As an option the Buddy™ Arc can be equipped with a remote control unit.

Energy Efficient

The Buddy™ Arc machines are constructed to maintain a high power factor and efficiency, thus keeping the energy cost to a minimum without affecting the weld quality.

Safety and Reliability

The Buddy™ Arc machines conform to the International Standards that ensure the reliability and safe use of these machines.

These units are equipped with overheating and mains over/under voltage protection that will temporarily switch off the machines automatically to prevent any potential damage that the components might sustain.

• Inverter controlled - more efficient power usage
• Light weight - improved mobility
• Easy-to-use control panel - quick setup
• Adjustable hot start - easy to strike the electrode, helps you to avoid starting problems.
• Adjustable arc force - sets the intensity of the arc for improved weld quality
• Wide mains voltage tolerance - stable welding controls

Applications

• General fabrication
• Railways
• Shipbuilding
• Civil construction
• Pipe workshops

Scope of Supply

• 3m mains cable, 2 nos. male quick connectors for Buddy Arc 400i / 400i XC.