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Fabricator EM 500i

Heavy-duty industrial MIG/MAG welding power source for solid wire, flux-cored, and MMA applications. Delivers up to 500A output with high efficiency and power factor for demanding fabrication environments.

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Specifications

Input Voltage342-484 V, 3Φ, 50/60 Hz
Welding Output (MIG/MAG)500 A @ 60% Duty Cycle; 390 A @ 100% Duty Cycle
Setting Range (MIG/MAG)15.5-39 VDC (30-500 A)
Setting Range (MMA/DC)30-500 A
Wire Diameter0.8-1.6 mm solid / 1.2-1.6 mm flux-cored
Wire Feed Speed2.0-20.0 m/min
Power Factor at Max Current0.93
Efficiency at Max Current87%
Energy Save Mode50 W
Fuse25 A
Operating Temp-10 to +40°C (+14 to +104°F)
Dimensions (L×W×H)707 × 325 × 482 mm
Weight52 kg

Key Features

  • • MIG/MAG, flux-cored (FCAW-S), and MMA welding capabilities
  • • 500A output at 60% duty cycle (MIG/MAG)
  • • Wide input voltage sustenance for stable welding output
  • • Variable inductance control for better arc performance
  • • High power factor (0.93) for energy efficiency
  • • 87% efficiency at maximum current
  • • Selectable wire diameter and process settings
  • • 2-stroke and 4-stroke welding control modes
  • • Thermal overload protection with error code diagnostics
  • • Designed for heavy-industrial fabrication and construction

Applications

  • • Heavy Industrial Fabrication
  • • Structural Steelwork
  • • Shipbuilding & Marine
  • • Pressure Vessel Manufacturing
  • • Construction Equipment Fabrication
  • • Pipeline Construction
  • • Mining & Heavy Machinery
  • • Plant Maintenance & Repair

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