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News NEWS Every Job needs Skill: The NEW WeldSkill 250 & 350 MIGs Welding machines can be complex and technical, requiring a great amount of skill and knowledge to operate. Yet with the increasing number of Aussie tradesmen and home handymen, demand is growing for a more simple solution for those basic welding jobs that still require optimum power and precision. For this reason CIGWELD have released the ideal 'tradie' option with the new WeldSkill 250 & 350 MIGs. An easy to operate, heavy duty powerful MIG welding plant, which can be used for a broad range of applications. The WeldSkill 250 & 350 are single phase compact power sources designed specifi cally for the handyperson or tradesmen that requires high quality welding performance. This constant voltage power source is rated to 250 amps @ 25% duty cycle for the WeldSkill 250 and rated to 350 amps @ 30% duty cycle for the WeldSkill 350. Both units provide excellent arc performance with solid and fl ux coated welding wires and are suitable for use with either CO2 or mixed shielding gases. The WeldSkill 4 Roll Wirefeeder is specifi cally designed for use on both the WeldSkill 250 and 350 Compact power sources. The unit can be easily added to either model power source by simply plugging in and selecting 'remote mode'. These machines were launched and demonstrated at the recent National Manufacturers Week in Melbourne and generated a great amount of interest amongst all types of tradesmen, from fabrication to maintenance and repairs. "Finally a low cost, low fuss MIG machine that doesn't compromise on weld quality" were the comments of one on-looker. In summary the feedback has been positive and the market place have really embraced this new product initiative. Features: • Heavy duty, robust construction • Powerful MIG welding plant designed for a range of applications • Fan Cooled for improved duty cycle and welding performance • Over Temperature Cut Out Protection • Gas or Gasless operation • Optional 4 roll wirefeeder available • Standards Compliance – AS 60974.1 & IEC 60974-1 • 1 Year Conditional Warranty 10 The Australasian Mine Safety Journal Spring 2011