TPT May 2016

54 / 80

52 May 2016
T E CHNOLOG Y
Making life easier for
job-site welders
LINCOLN Electric has launched new
CrossLinc™ technology-enabled weld-
ing equipment, providing advantages
for the construction, shipbuilding, barge,
heavy fabrication and other markets.
The Flextec® 350X welder and LN-
25X wire feeder use a proprietary
communications protocol to transfer
operator voltage adjustments at the
feeder to the power source hundreds
of feet away using a common, copper
weld cable. No additional control cable
is required. The result is greater safety,
quality and productivity for job-site and
fab-shop environments.
the new Flextec 350X multi-process
welding power source delivers premium
arc performance for all DC wire, stick
and TIG processes and
gouging up to 4.8mm
(3/16"). Engineered for
outdoor use and harsh
environments, the iP23-
rated welder features fully
protected components.
With an output range
of 5 to 425 amps, the
Flextec 350X is rated at
300 amps, 32 volts at 100
per cent duty cycle, or
350 amps, 34 volts at 60
per cent duty cycle. The
compact new model weighs
only 34.9kg (77lb).
the Flextec 350X is offered as a
Construction model for connection with
across-the-arc or CrossLinc-enabled
feeders, or a Standard model compatible
with a greater selection of feeders,
including across-the-arc, analogue,
digital or CrossLinc technology-enabled
wire feeders. Multi-operator four-pack
and six-pack rack systems are available
for each model.
Built using the same design qualities
of the LN-Pro product line, the LN-25X
feeder is designed to be simple, reliable
and easy to service when necessary.
LN-25 Pro feeders feature a rugged
Maxtrac drive system, dual range wire
feed speed, encapsulated and protected
electronics, and a tough, flame-resistant
case.
The feeder is rated 450 amps at 60
per cent duty cycle, with a wire feed
speed range of 50-700" per minute.
Wire diameters range from 0.6 to 1.6mm
(0.023 to 1/16 ") for GMAW wires, and 0.8
to 2mm (0.03 to 5/64") for cored wires.
the LN-25X can handle 203 or 305mm
(8" or 12") spools, and weighs less than
16kg (37lb).
the ‘X’ in the LN-25X name indicates
that the feeder is designed for Lincoln
Electric’s CrossLinc technology-
enabled operation, as well as across-
the-arc operation.
Lincoln Electric designs, develops
and manufactures arc welding products,
robotic arc welding systems, plasma
and oxy-fuel cutting equipment.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA,
the company has 47 manufacturing
locations, including operations and
joint ventures in 19 countries, and a
worldwide network of distributors and
sales offices covering more than 160
countries.
Lincoln Electric – USA
Website:
New machine generation – individual lines
DUE to increased market demand for
quality, specific product characteristics,
flexibility and response time, Bültmann
GmbH says that its customers have to
meet increasing challenges.
the production of more specific
products at a far higher standard of
quality will be a major future target
for many companies, as this is
synonymous with strong and lasting
market positioning.
Suppliers are also confronted with
new tasks and have to satisfy the
increasingly individual demands of
their customers. Bültmann acts on
these demands by making the machine
concepts more flexible.
it is now possible to further specifically
design and tailor Bültmann machines
and lines to the individual demands of
the customer.
The combination of proven machine
basics and newly developed special
features in consideration of the
customer’s requirements results in a
tailor-made solution for each individual
manufacturing process – ‘Individual
Lines’.
this concept is consistently imple-
mented on all Bültmann product lines,
including drawing machines, peeling
machines, straightening machines and
finishing lines, for applications involving
bars, tubes and profiles.
Bültmann GmbH – Germany
Fax: +49 2394 18 171
Email:
Website:
Lincoln Electric’s Flextec 350X welder
CrossLinc Technology provides more
welding control with fewer cables