This ArcDrive program sets up the machine to weld with RFCW class wires, 1.6 mm, with M21 shielding gas. This is classic MIG/MAG without pulse: short arc at lower currents and spray arc at higher ones.
What it is for
A program is a set of synergic curves for one wire, one diameter and one gas: you set wire speed or material thickness and the machine selects voltage and arc shape. Typical work: steel structures, frames, tanks and machine parts in unalloyed and low-alloy steel. M21 is the most widely used mixture for structural steels.
| Part number | 79.S1.026 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Böhler Welding |
| Program type | ArcDrive (short and spray arc) |
| Wire | any RFCW class wire |
| Wire diameter | 1.6 mm |
| Shielding gas | M21 (Ar with 15 to 25% CO2) |
| Material | unalloyed and low-alloy steels |
| Program line | Universal ARC (wires of this class, any brand) |
Fits
The Böhler Welding 2026/27 price list lists ArcDrive programs as an option for:
- TERRA NX: 320/400 SMC SteelDrive, 320/400 PMC SteelDrive, 400 PMC DualFeeder, 400/500 MSE (WF NX SteelDrive feeder), 320 PME, 400/500 PME
- URANOS NX: 2200 PMC, 2200 MTE, 2700 PMC, 2700 MTE, 3200 GSM, 4000/5000 GSM
Wire for this program
The program suits RFCW class wires from any manufacturer.
Other programs for this wire
- ArcDrive 1.2 mm, gas M21 (79.S1.024)
- PulseDrive 1.6 mm, gas M21 (79.P1.026)
- ArcDrive 1.2 mm, gas C1 (79.S1.028)
- PulseDrive 1.2 mm, gas M21 (79.P1.024)
FAQ
Which machine can run this program?
Any machine on the list above. ArcDrive has the widest machine list: it also covers TERRA NX 320/400 SMC SteelDrive and TERRA NX 400/500 MSE. When ordering, give the model and serial number of the machine the program is for. Installation, by our service or as a manufacturer update, is agreed after the order.
How does ArcDrive differ from PulseDrive?
ArcDrive welds with short and spray arc, without pulse. PulseDrive adds pulsed arc and double pulse, which helps on thin sheet and in position. The PulseDrive version of this program: PulseDrive 1.6 mm, gas M21 (79.P1.026).
Does it suit wire from any manufacturer?
Yes, if it is a rutile flux-cored wire (RFCW) for unalloyed steel. The spool label will not show the abbreviation RFCW, so if in doubt send us the wire name before ordering.
Spawlab is an authorised Böhler Welding distributor and service partner in Poland: VAT invoice and help with arranging the installation.
