Red Dot Award winner

 “We would like to thank the Red Dot Award judges, who recognised that the Renegade design focused on solving customer problems through mechanical and electrical design innovations,” says Martin Freibergs, business product manager, ESAB. “Our voice-of-customer process enabled us to build a machine that not only looks very different from traditional welding machines but also addresses many of their shortcomings. Renegade’s innovations can be summarised as portability, power and performance.”

The Renegade ET 300iP features an extreme power-to-weight ratio in a compact format, weighs 17kg, measures 460 by 200 by 320mm and runs 300A at 40% duty cycle with mains and welding cables to 100m and has excellent multi-voltage capabilities. It connects to 230V 1-phase power and 230 to 480V 3-phase power (both ±10%) with auto-sensing functionality and no rewiring required. The compact format, multi-handle design and integrated cable management system make it easy to carry to any job site. Renegade features a composite housing that withstands extreme impact and drops. Handles are constructed and positioned to protect connectors and the panel from rough welding environments.

“Compact power and multi-voltage capabilities provide an advantage in applications where welding machines are used for both shop and field fabrication,” says Freibergs. “Typical applications are pre-fabrication assembly work and field installation in the pipe, petrochemical, shipyard, offshore, construction, repair and maintenance applications.” 

For shop use, Renegade ET 300iP converts from a water-cooled system to an air-cooled portable system in minutes, and conversion does not require tools. In terms of fleet management for larger companies and rental businesses, Renegade simplifies acquisition and maintenance, as a single machine can meet many application and location needs. 

Advanced Controls

Renegade has a pulse TIG frequency of up to 999 pulses per second (PPS) and a peak pulse width (or duration) adjustable between 10 and 90%. Stainless steel fabricators and those working with thin metals or other heat sensitive applications use pulsed TIG to reduce heat input, narrow the weld profile and increase travel speed. Freibergs provides an excellent overview of the Renegade TIG controls in this video. 

Renegade can weld with MMA electrodes up to 6mm and has gouging capabilities with carbons up to 4.8mm diameter. As a next-generation inverter, Renegade’s MMA performance is enhanced by built-in intelligence for optimising starts and stops and controlling arc stability for less spatter.