HOBART 500559 MIG Welder, Handler 140 Series, Steel, 115 V, 20% Duty Cycle

MIG (metal inert gas) welding is usually employed for thick and heavy materials. It uses a consumable wire that serves as both the electrode and the filler material. Hobart 500559 portable wire feed welder is designed for welding jobs in maintenance, construction, rental, auto body, farm and various other commercial applications.

Working Mechanism:

MIG welders work on the same mechanism as TIG or arc welding. It works on the fundamental principle of heat generation due to the electric arc. This heat is further employed to melt base plate metal and consumable electrode, making a robust joint. The protected gases are also supplied through the nozzle that secures the weld zone from other reactive gases. It provides a fine surface finish and a powerful joint.

Features:

• It has five-position voltage control that permits fine adjustments of the arc for different materials and thicknesses.
• Its Quick Select drive roll offers three grooves, two for different sizes of solid wire and the third for flux-cored wire, making the set-up quick and easy.
• This Hobart 500559 MIG welder is usable with small or large spools of wire according to welding needs.
• It has a polarity changeover feature for conveniently altering the polarity for solid or tubular wires.

Compatible Accessories:

• Hobart 195186 Protective Cover: This weatherproof protective cover perfectly fits on the welder, ensuring its longevity.
• Miller Electric 245924 Gun: It uses both ambient air and shielding gas for cooling during welding operations. This gun accommodates consumable electrode wires and is designed to interface with a MIG welder, channelling electrical current to the wire for generating an arc between the wire and the workpiece.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What does the duty cycle refer to?

A. A duty cycle or power cycle is the bit of one period in which a system is involved. Hobart MIG welder has a 20% duty cycle rated output.

Q. Can a Hobart 500559 welder be employed with both thick and thin materials?

A. It can weld thin materials (up to 1/4 inch) in a single pass and thicker materials with multiple passes.

Q. Does HOBART 500559 MIG welder plug into a standard wall outlet?

A. Yes, it can be plugged into a regular wall outlet (max 140A).

Q. How to prevent this Hobart 500559 MIG welder from overheating?

A. It offers thermal overload protection that automatically resets to protect the power transformer, maximising the welder's reliability by preventing overheating.

Q. Does this welder have a control panel?

A. Yes, it has a sloped control panel which enhances visibility and accessibility, making it easier for you to adjust settings quickly and accurately during operations.