Basic data of the Paton ProMIG-160 MIG/MAG welder
The Paton ProMIG 160 MIG/MAG welder is intended for semi-automatic MIG/MAG welding under shielding gases and gas mixtures, for manual MMA arc welding and for DC TIG welding under argon.
The ProMIG-160-15-2 design (15 kg spool, which also takes a 5 kg spool, 2-roll feeder) gives one of the best levels of protection against outside conditions on the market. The rated current of this model, 160A at a 70% duty cycle, is enough for intensive welding of 4 mm material without the risk of overheating the machine. The power source can be separated from the wire feed unit, for ease of use and for safety. A hallmark of the PATON™ Professional series semi-automatic machines is the sealed, high quality metal wire feeder, together with the KZ-2 connector of the "EURO" type, which has become a worldwide standard and lets you change the torch later as you see fit.
The control system is fully electronic and reaches every resource of the power source, within its full output and regardless of the method in use. The "Professional" series machine is meant for industrial work and for the most demanding users.
Functions and options of the universal Paton ProMIG-160 MIG/MAG welder
GASLESS WELDING, WELDING WITH SELF-SHIELDED WIRE
All PATON MIG/MAG welders are prepared for welding with self-shielded wire. Unlike the usual MIG/MAG process, this kind of welding runs without shielding gas, but it does need a special welding wire. That wire builds its own shield, which helps to protect the welding arc. Self-shielded wire suited to PATON welders can be bought here, and 5 kg wire spools fit every wire feeder.
BRAZE WELDING, INDUCTANCE CONTROL
Paton MIG/MAG welders of the Standard and PRO series can braze weld, thanks to inductance adjustment in three steps. Inductance control lets you match the arc characteristic to the thickness of the workpiece. This function is needed to change the rate of current flow when the arc voltage changes. The thinner the part welded with MIG/MAG, the higher the inductance should be (soft arc, shallower penetration), and for thick parts the opposite applies (hard arc, deeper penetration).
PULSE FUNCTION
- PULSE in the TIG method, full control over the heat put into the material, a very useful function for welding stainless and acid resistant steel,
- PULSE in the MMA method, easier transfer of material from the electrode into the weld pool and better joint quality,
- PULSE in the MIG/MAG method, easier detachment of the metal droplet from the tip of the electrode wire, with adjustable pulse current settings. Pulsed MIG welding is useful on stainless steel, acid resistant steel and aluminium alloys. Pulse also gives better results in CuSi3 braze welding.
The machine has synergic control in pulse mode, which picks the welding parameters automatically and keeps the arc stable and the weld quality high.
MAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE STANDARD AND PRO SERIES:
- duty cycle, PRO series welders have a 70% duty cycle, while the Standard series has a 45% duty cycle at the same welding current. PRO series welders also reach a continuous duty cycle at a higher welding current than Standard series welders.
- wire feeder, the PRO series has a separate wire feeder that takes spools from 15 to 18 kilos. The feeder can be detached from the power source for easier welding with other methods, for example MMA or TIG DC. The PRO series also comes with 2-roll or 4-roll feeders. In Standard series welders the feeder is built into the machine, takes only spools up to 5 kilos and always has two rolls.
Main advantages of the Paton ProMIG-160 MIG/MAG welder
- European production
- Electronic thermal protection system that keeps every heat generating part from overheating
- Reliability based on IGBT technology
- Runs on long extension leads and with a generator
- Welding with pulsed current
- Improved stability of the electric arc
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2T and 4T mode switching, gas purge from the feeder controls
- The machines have protection against voltage surges and a stabilising circuit, so they work correctly over a voltage range from 160V to 260V
- Half the electricity demand compared with traditional power sources
- Correct fusion and bead shape in any welding position
5 year manufacturer warranty for consumers and for companies
Top build quality confirmed by a 5 year DOOR-to-DOOR manufacturer warranty. The PRO series models have a compact build with a set of innovative technical solutions that raise the reliability of the machines. Inverter reliability in dusty and humid surroundings has been improved.
The set you buy contains:
- MIG/MAG welder PATON™ ProMIG 160
- Feeder PATON™ 15-2 (15 kg spool, which also takes a 5 kg spool, 2-roll feeder)
- Electrode holder ABICOR BINZEL DE2200 3m
- Earth clamp ABICOR BINZEL MK300 3m
- Wire feed rolls 1x (0.6-0.8), 1x (1.0-1.2) V
- Quick gas coupling
- Cardboard packaging
- Carrying strap
- User manual
