From the Inside . . . to the Outside . . . HTP Welders are built tough to last long!
1. Control Transformer– this is a separate transformer from the welding transformer which provides low voltage to run the printed circuit board, wire drive motor, and main relay. Many companies take this voltage from the main welding transformer, shortening the life of the transformer and not providing as stable a voltage supply.
2. Printed Circuit Board- Our solid state printed circuit board can be removed and installed in seconds without any tools for easy, do-it-yourself service.
3. Main Relay Mechanism- this component is one of the main reasons you will fall in love with your MIG welder. Imagine touching the welding wire exactly where you want to start welding, pulling the trigger, and starting the weld right there in exactly that spot. With a main relay, the wire is not "electrically hot" until you pull the trigger.
4. Copper windings in the Main Transformer– as we all know, copper is a better electrical conductor than aluminum, lasts a lot longer, but the main reason for using copper is to provide a smooth, stable welding arc. Now isn't that what you are looking for in your welder?
5. Circuit Breaker Protection– We use circuit breakers on the primary input side of the welder - this helps to protect the internal components from damage.
6. Thermoswitch Protection– in the unlikely event you might exceed the duty cycle of your HTP welder, don't worry, the thermoswitch will shut the machine down, protecting the internal components from overheating.
A. Powder Coated Cabinets– We powder coat our cabinets to keep your welder looking good years down the road.
B. Stitch and Spot Welding – Many other companies charge extra for these features, but at HTP they are standard equipment – why? Because it makes welding on light gauge sheet metal easier and faster with less warpage and less chance of burn through. (Except MIG 2400)
C.10 ft. Coaxial Welding Gun – The coaxial design of our welding guns provide a smooth, consistent wire feed – essential when it comes to a nice smooth stable arc. Also, the welding gun is removed and installed without any tools, which makes it easy to change over to a teflon liner for aluminum welding.
D.16 Gauge Steel Cabinet – we build our cabinets out of 16 gauge steel, not plastic like a lot of our competition – and we MIG weld them together – we don't use sheet metal screws either – the end result is a rugged cabinet designed for years of use.
E.10´ Ground Cable – which is removed without any tools - an important feature if you happen to drop something on it, sever the cable, and need to replace it.
F. Reverse Polarity – right on the front of the welder without any tools – just in case you want to use the "gasless" flux cored wires.
G. Full Undercarriage - HTP includes wheels and a gas bottle tray as standard equipment – if we didn't, how else would you move your welder around the shop to your project?
H. Recessed Controls – all of our potentiometers are recessed. This helps prevent accidental damage.
