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SIP HG2000DV ARC
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SIP HG2000DV ARC
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Welding:
MMA, TIG
Welding current:
from 20 A, up to 200 A
Electrode:
up to 5 mm
Power supply:
230 V
Insulation class:
H
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SIP T1600 ARC
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MMA
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from 20 A, up to 160 A
Electrode:
up to 4 mm
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230 V
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SIP 05736 T136-MIG Dual Transformer Welder 240V 5736
SIP 05736 T136-MIG Dual Transformer Welder 240V The SIP 05736 is a portable MIG welder mainly for the serious Home/Trade welder and offers portability, ease-of-use and convenience at value-for-money prices. Features: - T136-MIG Dual Transformer Welder 240V - 30amps - 135amps (peak) current range - 15.5v - 18.0v open circuit voltage - 4 output power settings - 0.7mm - 5.4mm approx. weld thickness (mild steel) - Ready to use in gasless mode - Thermal overload indication - Heavy duty casing for added durability - Dual purpose Specification: - Supply: 240v (13amp) - Max. Open Circuit Voltage: 30v (DC) - Output Current: 30 - 135amps (peak) - Output Voltage: 15.5v - 18v …
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226.88
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SIP SIP HG2200P TIG/ARC Inverter Welder
The SIP HG2200P TIG/ARC Inverter Welder is a professional-grade dual-purpose inverter designed with a TIG Pulse facility which provides easier precision welding across a variety of applications and a 9-stage parameter adjustment program. KEY FEATURES DC TIG/ARC output current and high duty cycles TIG Pulse facility designed for easier precision welds,9-stage parameter adjustment helps suit requirements Lightweight and compact design for high portability Low current output ideal for welding thin material
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499.00
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Sip 05723CART Autoplus Eco 200 Mig/Arc Inverter Welder W/ 3-Tier Welding C
The Sip Autoplus Eco 200 Mig/Arc Inverter Welder Is A Dual Process Inverter Welder Designed For Use In Automotive Environments And Sheet Metal Applications. This Package Deal Is Complete With A 05714 Sip 3-Tier Welding Cart. Compliant With Reg Eu 2019/1784 (Eco Design For Welding Equipment) The Powerful Inverter Technology Can Perform Gas And Gasless Mig And Arc Welding Tasks For Outstanding Versatility. With Superior Arc Stability For Greater Welding Control And Reduced Spatter This Autoplus Delivers Great Performance For An Assured Weld In Demanding Applications. Applications & Uses: Perfect For Automotive Environments. Ideal For Sheet Metal Applications. Suitable For Gas And Gasless
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465.00
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SIP SIP P200W-AC ES HONDA™ Professional Welder Generator
The SIP P200W-AC ES HONDA™ Professional Welder Generator utilises a heavy-duty HONDA™ GX390 engine that provides powerful performance in tandem with a robust wheel-mounted design and durable components suited for demanding environments. KEY FEATURES 230V or 115V generator output supply Heavy-duty HONDA™ GX390 OHV EURO V petrol engine 60A to 200A welding power; powerful AC output current Splash-fed lubrication system and low oil shutdown Heavy-duty cast iron cylinder liner for durability
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Sip 05715 Hg2001Da Arc Inverter Welder
The Sip Hg2001Da Inverter Welder Is A Multi-Functional Arc/Tig Inverter Equipped With Anti-Stick Circuitry Lift-Tig Start Function And Voltage Reduction Device. Supplied With Accessories. • 230V (20A) Input Supply • 20A - 200A Output Current; 200A @ 60% Duty Cycle For Longer Welding Times Higher Than Other Brands • 1.5Mm To 9Mm Approximate Welding Thickness • 1.6Mm To 5Mmø Electrode Diameter Size • Lift-Tig Start Function And Anti-Stick Circuitry • Lightweight And Compact Design For Portability • Generator-Friendly; Perfect In All Applications • Powerful Voltage Reduction Device (Vrd) • Supplied With Electrode Holder And Cable Plus Earth Cable And Clamp Accessories •
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224.75
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SIP 05723 AUTOPLUS ECO 200 MIG Inverter Welder 5723
SIP 05723 AUTOPLUS ECO 200 MIG Inverter Welder The SIP AUTOPLUS ECO 200 MIG Inverter Welder is a top-tier dual-process inverter welder meticulously crafted for the automotive industry and sheet metal applications. It aligns with the requirements of Regulation EU 2019/1784 (Eco Design for Welding Equipment), ensuring it meets eco-friendly welding equipment standards. Fueled by potent inverter technology, this welder excels in both gas and gasless MIG and ARC welding tasks, showcasing remarkable versatility. Its superior ARC stability grants greater control over welding processes while reducing spatter, which is crucial for achieving precision and reliability in demanding applications. The SIP …
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439.55
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SIP 05722 Autoplus 250ST Mig Welder 5722
This Mig Welder from SIP is perfect for heavy-duty automotive applications The SIP AUTOPLUS 250ST-MIG Transformer Welder is built with a heavy-duty transformer and turbo fan-cooling, perfect for heavy-duty automotive applications. It is wheel mounted for easy portability. Features: - 6 output power settings - Wheel mounted for easy portability - 0.8mm - 10.0mm weld thickness (mild steel) - Turbo fan-cooled for increased duty cycles - Welds mild steel, aluminium, stainless steel - Low current function performance - Heavy-duty all-metal wire feeds Comes With: - MB25 welding torch (3.0m) - 3.0m gas hose, contact tip - 2.1m earth lead Specification: - Input Supp…
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808.69
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SIP SIP Weldmate HG2300MP MIG/TIG/ARC Inverter Welder (230V)
The HG2300MP benefits from Hi-tech Inverter technology and low current performance. Supplied with a 3m MB15 Mig torch, 3m earth cable with earth clamp, gas hose and gas clamp, Hand held face mask, Chipping hammer, 0.2Kg 0.8mm flux core wire, 0.6, 0.9 & 1.0mm contact tip.
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615.00
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Sip 05776 Hg4500 Mig Inverter Welder With Swf
The Sip Hg4500 Mig Inverter Welder With Separate Wire Feed Is An Industrial-Grade Unit Perfect For A Wide Array Of Applications In Trade Professional And Industry Environments Utilising Heavy-Duty Components Ideal For Demanding Performance. Comes With 4Mtr Mb36 Torch 3Mtr Earth Lead 5Mtr Interconnecting Harness 1X Set 0.8/1Mm Feed Rools 1X Set 1.2/1.6Mm Feed Rolls And 1.2Mm Contact Tip. • 40A To 350A (Mig) / 30A To 350A Arc Output Current • 350A @ 60% Duty Cycle; Longer Weld Time Than Other Brands • Integrated Control Panel With High-Quality Digital Display • Separate Wire Feed Mounted On Top Of The Main Welder Body • Infinitely Variable Power Output Settings For
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2,044.72
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SIP SIP P200W-DC HONDA™ Professional Welder Generator
The SIP P200W-DC HONDA™ Professional Welder Generator utilises a heavy-duty HONDA™ GX390 engine that provides powerful performance in tandem with a robust wheel-mounted design and durable components suited for demanding environments. KEY FEATURES 230V or 110V generator output supply Heavy-duty HONDA™ GX390 OHV EURO V petrol engine 50A to 200A welding power; powerful DC output current Splash-fed lubrication system and low oil shutdown Heavy-duty cast iron cylinder liner for durability
£
2,899.00
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Sip 05771 Hg2200P Tig/Arc Inverter Welder
The Sip Hg2200P Tig/Arc Is A Dual Function Unit With An Integrated 9-Stage Parameter Adjustment Program. With Igbt And Pulse Technologies It Is Perfect For All Heavy-Duty Applications. • 230V (16A) Input Supply • 20A - 200A Arc / 5A - 200A Tig Dc Output Current • 1.6Mm To 4Mm Ø Arc/Mma Electrode Diameter • 60% Duty Cycles For Longer Times Than Other Brands • Hf Tig/Lift Arc & Tig And Mma/Arc Processes • Integrated With The Latest Igbt Inverter Technology • 9-Stage Parameter Adjustment Including Slope-Up Slope-Down Crater Fill And Other Adjustments • Lightweight And Compact Design For Portability • Low Current Output For Welding Thin Material • Tig Pulse Facility
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423.16
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SIP 05785 HG400 Inverter Plasma Cutter 5785
SIP 05785 HG400 Inverter Plasma Cutter The SIP 05785 inverter Plasma is the ideal technology for consistently clean and highly accurate cutting of conductive materials including steel, stainless steel, copper, bronze and aluminium. Features: - 240v (16amp), 1 phase supply - 20amps - 40amps output current - 4.4 bar compressed air pressure - 3.2CFM average air consumption - Infinitely variable output power settings - 10.0mm cutting capacity (severs 12.0mm) - Digital display showing current settings - Adjustable cooldown time Comes With: - P80 torch (6.0m) - Earth lead (connected) - Air filter regulator, torch kit Specification: - Construction: PLASMA INVERTER - Input …
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514.79
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SIP HG250 Inverter Plasma Cutter 5782
The SIP HG250 Inverter Plasma Cutter is a 240V machine cuts up to 8mm thickness from a 13A supply The SIP HG250 Inverter Plasma Cutter is a robust yet lightweight tool, purpose-built for precision cutting of various materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass. It offers ease of operation and is a safer alternative to cutting with an open flame. This plasma cutter can efficiently cut materials up to 8mm in thickness while operating on a standard 13A power supply, making it a versatile and reliable choice for a wide range of cutting applications.Applica
tions & uses: Ideal for automotive settings. Perfect for small to medium workshops. Suitable for general-purpose applications.F&helli
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275.99
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SIP 05712 HG1800CBW Battery-Powered Inverter Welder 180A 5712
This battery-powered inverter welder features 3 welding modes: MMA (ARC), MMA (ARC) with VRD, and Lift-TIGNo power? No problem! The SIP HG1800CBW Battery-Powered Inverter Welder provides 180A of powerful and portable welding current in a lightweight and compact design weighing just 11.6kg, utilising the latest inverter technologies to give you high-quality ARC/MMA and TIG welding from a single charge. Perfect for welding in remote locations, construction sites, and wherever no mains electricity supply is available. Supplied with 3mtr 25mm2 electrode lead, Earth lead, and over-shoulder carry strap.Features: - 3 Welding Modes: MMA (ARC), MMA (ARC) with VRD, and Lift-TIG - Digital Display: easy-to-read b…
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1,477.43
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05782 Sip Hg250 Inverter Plasma Cutter
The Sip Hg250 Inverter Plasma Cutter Is A Powerful And Lightweight Plasma Cutter Designed To Accurately Cut Mild Steel Stainless Steel Aluminium And Brass. Easy To Operate And Safer Than Cutting With A Naked Flame This Plasma Cutter Cuts Up To 8Mm Thickness From A 13A Supply. Applications & Uses: Ideal For Automotive Settings. Perfect For Small To Medium Workshops. Suitable For General Purpose Applications. • Infinitely Variable Output Settings For Added Flexibility: Allows Fine Tuning Of Output Power For Greater Precision And Control Helping To Achieve The Desired Performance. • Versatile Cutting Capacity From A 13A Supply For Wider Application Use: Capacity Of 5.5Mm Quality Cut
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SIP SIP AUTOPLUS 250ST-MIG Transformer Welder
The SIP AUTOPLUS 250ST-MIG Transformer Welder offers professional-grade MIG performance perfect for even the most demanding applications and environments, utilising both a wheel-mounted design and dual gas and gasless welding modes. Ideal for automotive, agricultural, and workshop use. KEY FEATURES 30A to 210A output current; 250A peak output current Wheel-mounted design with integrated bottle carrier Low current performance ideal for car body panels Dual purpose gas and gasless welding operation Supplied with 3m professional welding torch
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949.00
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Sip 05773 Hg2300Mp Mig/Tig/Arc Inverter Welder
The Sip Hg2300Mp Mig/Arc/Tig Inverter Welder Uses High-Tech Inverter Technology To Provide High Performance As Well As Extra Low Current Output For Versatility Across All 3 Processes. • 230V (16A) Input Supply • 3-In-1 Machine; Mig Arc And Tig Processes • 30A - 200A Mig Output; 200A @ 50% Duty Cycle • 30A - 170A Arc Output; 200A @ 50% Duty Cycle • 20A - 200A Tig Output; 200A @ 50% Duty Cycle • 0.6Mm To 1Mm Ø Wire Size; 0.7Kg To 5Kg Spools • Infinitely Variable Output Settings For High Versatility • High Performance In Gas And Gasless Modes • Lightweight And Compact Design For Portability • Heavy-Duty All-Metal 2-Roll Wire Feed Mechanism • Supplied With Torch And
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529.60
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SIP 05711 Weldmate HG1400A ARC/TIG Inverter Welder 5711
SIP 05711 Weldmate HG1400A ARC/TIG Inverter Welder These multi-functional ARC/TIG Inverters from SIP are equipped with a Voltage Reduction Device, Lift-TIG start function, anti-stick circuitry and dinse sockets. Supplied with accessories. Features: - 240v (13amp) supply - 140amps @ 60% duty cycle - 20amps - 140amps (peak) current range - 1.5mm - 7.0mm weld thickness (mild steel) - 1.6mm - 3.2mm max. electrode size - VRD - Voltage Reduction Device - Thermal overload protection - Lift-TIG function included - Handy anti-stick circuitry - Very generator friendly Comes With: - 2.0 metre electrode lead - 2.0 metre Earth lead Specification: - Construction: I…
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209.41
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Sip 05723TROLLEY Autoplus Eco 200 Mig/Arc Inverter Welder W/ Large Cylinde
The Sip Autoplus Eco 200 Mig/Arc Inverter Welder Is A Dual Process Inverter Welder Designed For Use In Automotive Environments And Sheet Metal Applications. This Package Deal Is Complete With A 05719 Sip Large Cylinder Welding Trolley. Compliant With Reg Eu 2019/1784 (Eco Design For Welding Equipment) The Powerful Inverter Technology Can Perform Gas And Gasless Mig And Arc Welding Tasks For Outstanding Versatility. With Superior Arc Stability For Greater Welding Control And Reduced Spatter This Autoplus Delivers Great Performance For An Assured Weld In Demanding Applications. Applications & Uses: Perfect For Automotive Environments. Ideal For Sheet Metal Applications. Suitable For Gas
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510.22
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SIP 05776 HG4500 MIG Inverter Welder with SWF 5776
The SIP HG4500 MIG Inverter Welder with Separate Wire Feed is an industrial-grade unit perfect for a wide array of applicationsThis includes trade, professional and industry environments, utilising heavy-duty components ideal for demanding performance. Comes with 4mtr MB36 torch, 3mtr Earth lead, 5mtr interconnecting harness, 1x set 0.8/1mm feed rolls, 1x set 1.2/1.6mm feed rolls and 1.2mm contact tip.Features: - 40A to 350A (MIG) / 30A to 350A ARC output current - 350A @ 60% duty cycle; longer weld time than other brands - Integrated control panel with high-quality digital display - Separate wire feed mounted on top of the main welder body - Infinitely variable power output settings for …
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SIP 05756 T166-MIG Dual Transformer Welder 5756
SIP 05756 T166-MIG Dual Transformer Welder The SIP 05756 T166-MIG Dual Transformer Welder is mainly for the serious Home/Trade welder and offers portability, ease-of-use and convenience at value-for-money prices. Features: - T166-MIG Dual Transformer Welder - Portable - Easy to use - 240V (16amp) supply - 30amps - 165amps (peak) current range - Ready to use in gasless mode - Weld Material - Mild Steel, Stainless, Aluminium - Thermal overload indication - Heavy duty casing for added durability - Dual purpose Specification: - Supply: 240V (16amp) - Max. Open Circuit Voltage: 32v (DC) - Output Current: 30 - 165amps (peak) - Output Voltage: 15.5v - 19.25v - Wire Diameter: …
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269.09
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SIP SIP HG3000 COMPACT MIG Inverter Welder
The SIP HG3000 COMPACT MIG Inverter Welder is ideal for a range of applications thanks to a range of heavy-duty and intuitive features that provide powerful performance including in demanding trade, professional and industrial applications. KEY FEATURES 50A to 250A MIG / 30A to 200A ARC output current Integrated control panel with quality digital display Designed with the latest IGBT inverter technology platform Infinitely variable output settings for high versatility,60% duty cycle for longer weld times than other brands
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