One of the nice things about attending a tradeshow is that you get to see the products up close and personal.
Case in point: Lincoln Electric Company, a global leader in welding equipment and technology, attended The Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, showcasing three new innovative welding machines for the utility industry.
Specifically designed and tested for field-welding applications, these new cool tools included the Ranger Air 260MPX multi-function welder and generator, and two other products the company said would be released soon: the Elevate SLi battery-powered welder; and its ultra-compact Sprinter 180Si Stick/TIG welder.
Purpose-built to deliver unparalleled performance, mobility, and flexibility, Lincoln Electric said that these new machines raise the standard for welding machines in the utility and construction industries.
The Ranger Air 260MPX is being called many things: an air compressor, generator, battery charger, battery jump assist, and a multi-process welder all in one.
This versatile, compact machine eliminates the need to carry numerous pieces of power equipment on a service truck. The result is a lighter payload and more space on the truck for other tools and gear.
Compared to other machines in its class, the Ranger Air 260MPX engine drive delivers industry-leading performance across the board in terms of air compressor capabilities, clean auxiliary power, and welding arc performance. Features include:
- The Vanair Manufacturing designed and built compressor delivers 40 cfm at 150 psi. With up to 30 percent more air than other machines in its class, operators can inflate tires faster and power anything up to a one-inch impact wrench. The compressor is backed by Vanair’s lifetime warranty and a half-century of engineering expertise in mobile compressors.
- The 26.5-hp Kohler Electronic Throttle Body Engine delivers nine kW of continuous AC generator power to accommodate a variety of tools and equipment. And with less than five percent total harmonic distortion (THD), it can even power sensitive electronics, like laptops.
- Lincoln Electric’s field-proven welding arc control technology is built directly into the Ranger Air 260MPX to help deliver a stable, reliable arc.
In addition to delivering a consistently high level of performance, the Ranger Air 260MPX is also designed to help provide a lower cost of ownership. Auto-stop/start technology with tap-to-start functionality enables the operator to save up to US$1,200 in fuel and maintenance costs per year.
An electronic throttle body engine with variable engine speed helps lower maintenance costs and improve fuel efficiency.
In the work truck industry, no two job sites are the same, but every job site is demanding. The Ranger Air 260MPX multi-function engine drive from Lincoln Electric lets your operator be ready for all challenges.
Lincoln Electric is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.
The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and has 63 manufacturing locations, including operations and joint ventures in 23 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries.
For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit www.lincolnelectric.com.
