Power in a compact format

The inverter-based MMA/TIG machine is said to offer extreme power in a compact format: It weighs 15kg, measures 460 x 200 x 320mm and produces a top output of 300A at 40% duty cycle. Easy-to-grab front, rear and top handles give the user flexibility for lifting the machine. Operators can easily pass obstacles, climb stairs, pass through manholes and lift the unit onto racks.

“Renegade is a next generation field welding machine, offering more power and a design that’s easier to move around any site,” says Martin Freibergs, business product manager – Arc Equipment, ESAB. “When Renegade can’t be located next to the work, its strong output enables the use of welding cables and work leads to 100m, and a remote amperage control extends operator range by providing extreme accuracy over long distances.”

For added location flexibility, automatic voltage detection enables the machine to accept three-phase primary power input ranging from 230V to 480V ±10 percent.

Renegade’s special handle design offers built-in storage and security for the welding cables so operators can quickly pack up and go by wrapping the cables around the handles and locking them in with a dedicated shoulder strap. The composite casing was designed to withstand the roughest environments.

Renegade has an amperage output range of 5 to 300 amps, including LiveTIG for TIG welding where HF ignition can’t be used. Renegade can weld with electrodes up to 6 mm has gouging capabilities with carbons up to 4.8 mm diameter, making it the most powerful welder in its weight class.

Performance features include Adjustable Hot Start, a process that provides optimal energy during the starting sequence, improves strike performance and reduces sticking. Similarly, the Adjustable Arc Force function enables the operator to adjust the arc characteristics to find the right balance between arc control, penetration and weld bead appearance. Preferences can be stored in one of three memory functions.

“As a next-generation inverter, Renegade provides state-of-the-art weld control for a more stable arc, less spatter and improved arc starts and stops,” says Freibergs.