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Heavy industrial
Processes
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Accu-Pulse
®
MIG (GMAW-P)
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Versa-Pulse
™
•
RMD
®
•
MIG (GMAW)
•
High-deposition MIG (GMAW)
•
Flux-cored (FCAW)
•
Air carbon arc gouging (CAC-A)
Weld Ready package includes
the following
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Continuum power source
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Continuum single-wire feeder
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Bernard
™
water-cooled torch
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Continuum cooler with coolant
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Universal trolley
Most popular accessories
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Bernard
™
MIG Guns (pg 23/24)
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Bernard
™
water-cooled torch
E4215-45-5-445-Q
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Insight Centerpoint
™
Software (pg 55)
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Continuum Running Gear/Cylinder
Rack 301264 (pg 63)
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Universal Trolley 018035028 (pg 63)
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Continuum Integrated Cooler 301214
Mounts to bottom of Continuum
power source. Does not require
external power.
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Coolant 043810 (pg 64)
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Continuum Control/Motor Cables
263368003 0.9 m (3 ft.)
263368015 4.6 m (15 ft.)
263368020 6.1 m (20 ft.)
263368025 7.6 m (25 ft.)
263368050 15 m (50 ft.)
263368080 24.4 m (80 ft.)
263368100 30.5 m (100 ft.)
Continuum
™
Systems See literature DCM/41.0 UK
Next generation of advanced industrial welding solutions improves productivity through
weld quality, ease of use and system flexibility.
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Max. Open-
Circuit Voltage
75 VDC
75 VDC
Model/Stock Number
Continuum 350
(907645) 230–575 V
(029083124) Weld Ready package
Continuum 500
(907648) 230–575 V
(029083125) Weld Ready package
Welding
Output Ranges
20–400 A
10–44 V
20–600 A
10–44 V
Rated Output
350 A at 31.5 VDC,
100% duty cycle
500 A at 39 VDC,
100% duty cycle
IP Rating
IP23
IP23
Amps Input at Rated Output, 50/60 Hz, 3-Phase
230 V 380 V 400 V 460 V 575 V KVA KW
36.7 21.8 20.8 18.8 14.6 14.4 13.8
0–1* 0–1* 0–1* 0–1* 0–1* 0.8* 0.17*
58.7 34.9 33.2 28.9 23.3 23.1 21.9
0–1* 0–1* 0–1* 0–1* 0–1* 0.8* 0.17*
Dimensions
(Includes lift eye)
H: 691 mm (27.187 in.)
W: 444 mm (17.5 in.)
D: 714 mm (28.125 in.)
Net Weight
57.6 kg
(127 lb.)
67.1 kg
(148 lb.)
Maximum Spool
Size Capacity
457 mm (18 in.),
27 kg (60 lb.)
Continuum Feeder
(301195010) Single-wire model
(301199010) Dual-wire model
Input
Power
50 VDC
Input Welding
Circuit Rating
500 A at
100% duty cycle
IP Rating
IP23
Wire Feed Speed
Standard:
1.3–25.4 mpm
(50–1,000 ipm)
Wire Diameter Capacity
0.9–2.0 mm
(.035–5/64 in.)
Dimensions
H: 351 mm (13.812 in.)
Single W: 414 mm (16.312 in.)
Dual W: 432 mm (17 in.)
D: 754 mm (29.687 in.)
Net Weight
Single 19.5 kg (43 lb.)
Dual 27.9 kg (61.5 lb.)
Continuum 350 shown with Continuum single-wire feeder,
Bernard BTB Gun 400 A and Continuum running gear/cylinder
rack. Filler metal sold separately.
More power — better reliability
Up to 26 percent more welding output
(than competitive models) for demanding
industrial applications.
Power source design
Smart and powerful digital design has the fast
response needed to deliver the most stable
welding performance for better welding results.
Flexible to meet current and future needs with
integrated expansion capabilities.
Welding Intelligence.
™
Increase productivity,
improve quality and manage costs with Insight
Core
™
(standard) and Insight Centerpoint
™
(optional) welding information management
systems (see pages 54 and 55).
Feeder design
Tru-Feed
™
technology provides precise feeding
operation for stable arc performance.
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Low-inertia motor provides faster response
for the best arc starts with the least amount
of spatter
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Balanced-pressure drive-roll design and
tensioners feed wire in its truest and straightest
form for consistent feedability, resulting in better
welding performance
New user interface makes the system easy to
set up and adjust with minimal training.
Note: As the technological advances offered by Continuum extend beyond the capability of Axcess® systems, the two systems are not compatible.
Continuum systems are designed to allow future upgradability, to expand with your operation’s needs.
*While idling.
Best For
Deposition
Gap Filing
Low Heat Input
Out-of-Position Welds
Low Spatter
Thick Metals
Thin Metals
Increased Travel Speed
Standard
Spray
A
D
D
A
A
A
High-Deposition
MIG
A
D
C
A
A
A
Accu-Pulse
A
B
B
A
A
A
B
A
Versa-Pulse
B
B
A
B
B
C
A
A
Short Circuit
D
A
A
B
C
D
A
B
RMD
D
A
A
B
B
D
A
C
Ratings A, B, C, and D are relative values.
An “A” rating indicates a best fit between
your performance needs and process.
A “blank” rating indicates that the process
is not recommended for that application.
Accu-Pulse is the most popular process for
majority of industrial welding applications.
Versa-Pulse is a fast, low-heat, low-spatter
process designed for thin-material applications.
RMD is a low-heat modified short-circuit
process designed to fill gaps with
thin-material applications.
High-deposition MIG provides increased
deposition rates over standard spray on
thicker materials.
COLDHOT
Continuum Processes
MIG
GMAW