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Self-contained unit suitable for “off-the-grid” welding
Hobart Welding Products (Appleton, WI) is introducing the Trek 180, self-contained, battery-powered MIG welder for “off-the-grid” welding. The 52-lb. welding unit delivers enough weld power to fabricate or repair 24-gauge -- up to 1/4-in. -- mild steel in a single pass. The unit provides positive arc starts without popping and minimal spatter while welding, the company says.
Two internal, lead-acid batteries, which feature Thin Plate Pure Lead technology, enable the Trek to achieve a total charge in 90 minutes or a 20-minute, 80% quick charge from a standard 115V wall outlet or within a vehicle using an automotive power inverter (400 continuous watt minimum). The Trek 180 self-contained system is designed to operate while plugged in or completely cordless.
When fully charged, the unit delivers approximately 100-in. of continuous weld bead using .030 dia. flux-cored wire on 1/8-in mild steel. Unlike other battery welders, battery power is monitored continuously to provide consistent welding voltage regardless of the charge level. The Trek's low battery shutdown feature disables the welder when the battery runs low, protecting the life of the battery and quality of weld output.
The Trek's low 12-amp power draw allows use of extension cords commonly found in home-improvement/hardware stores.
A removable storage bag is a handy compartment for securing all the Trek's cables, MIG gun, work clamp and removable power cord with additional room for extra wire, contact tips and welding gloves. The bag can be detached, allowing the unit to slide under a seat of a truck, or strapped down.
www.hobartwelders.com
