Mine-Designed Welding Unit Offers Upgrades


Arcon Welding, supplier of welding units designed for mining and other demanding industrial applications, has updated its Workhorse 300S to improve worker safety and overall reliability. The updated products feature a VRD (voltage reduction device) or low-open circuit voltage model to reduce the possibility of electrical shock in damp areas and conditions. As this protection is built in to the welder’s non-conductive, reinforced fiberglass enclosure, the feature allows mines to increase worker safety without adding costly external devices. Additionally, an optional frontpanel mounted emergency shut-off switch enhances safety in confined spaces by providing workers with a large pushbutton switch that is easy to see and operate. The Workhouse 300S’s standard five-conductor input power cable provides a second ground wire, often needed for popular ground-fault protection systems. All Arcon welders come standard with a rear-panel mounted circuit breaker and additional internal components to protect the operator and the machine from power-related irregularities. The company’s proven Seahorse Corrosion Protection package is now standard on all welding power sources.

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