MIG
GMAW
Continuum Systems
Heavy industrial
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See literature DCM/41.0 UK
Processes
MIG (GMAW-P)
• Accu-Pulse
• Versa-Pulse
• RMDMIG (GMAW)
• MIG (GMAW)
• High-deposition
(FCAW)
• Flux-cored
Air
carbon
arc gouging (CAC-A)
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Next generation of advanced industrial welding solutions improves productivity through
weld quality, ease of use and system flexibility.
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More power — better reliability
Weld Ready package includes
the following
Up to 26 percent more welding output
(than competitive models) for demanding
industrial applications.
power source
• Continuum
single-wire feeder
• Continuum
water-cooled torch
• Bernard
cooler with coolant
• Continuum
• Universal trolley
Most popular accessories
MIG Guns (pg 23/24)
• Bernard
water-cooled torch
• Bernard
E4215-45-5-445-Q
Centerpoint Software (pg 55)
• Insight
Running Gear/Cylinder
• Continuum
Rack 301264 (pg 63)
Trolley 018035028 (pg 63)
• Universal
Integrated Cooler 301214
• Continuum
Mounts to bottom of Continuum
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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).
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Feeder design
Tru-Feed technology provides precise feeding
operation for stable arc performance.
Low-inertia motor provides faster response
for the best arc starts with the least amount
of spatter
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.
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Continuum 350 shown with Continuum single-wire feeder,
Bernard BTB Gun 400 A and Continuum running gear/cylinder
rack. Filler metal sold separately.
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power source. Does not require
external power.
Coolant 043810 (pg 64)
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 Processes
Best For
Standard
Spray
High-Deposition
Accu-Pulse
MIG
Versa-Pulse Short Circuit
Deposition
A
A
A
B
D
D
Gap Filing
D
D
B
B
A
A
Low Heat Input
D
C
B
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
Low Spatter
A
A
A
B
C
B
Thick Metals
A
A
A
C
D
D
B
A
A
A
A
A
B
Out-of-Position Welds
Thin Metals
Increased Travel Speed
A
A
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.
RMD
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.
C
HOT
COLD
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.
Welding
Output Ranges
20–400 A
10–44 V
Rated Output
350 A at 31.5 VDC,
100% duty cycle
IP Rating
IP23
Continuum 500
(907648) 230–575 V
(029083125) Weld Ready package
20–600 A
10–44 V
500 A at 39 VDC,
100% duty cycle
IP23
Continuum Feeder
(301195010) Single-wire model
(301199010) Dual-wire model
Input
Power
50 VDC
Model/Stock Number
Continuum 350
(907645) 230–575 V
(029083124) Weld Ready package
Input Welding
Circuit Rating
500 A at
100% duty cycle
IP Rating
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*
Max. OpenCircuit Voltage
75 VDC
58.7 34.9
0–1* 0–1*
75 VDC
Wire Feed Speed
Standard:
1.3–25.4 mpm
(50–1,000 ipm)
33.2
0–1*
28.9
0–1*
23.3
0–1*
Wire Diameter Capacity
0.9–2.0 mm
(.035–5/64 in.)
23.1 21.9
0.8* 0.17*
Maximum Spool
Size Capacity
457 mm (18 in.),
27 kg (60 lb.)
Dimensions
(Includes lift eye)
H: 691 mm (27.187 in.)
W: 444 mm (17.5 in.)
D: 714 mm (28.125 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
57.6 kg
(127 lb.)
67.1 kg
(148 lb.)
Net Weight
Single 19.5 kg (43 lb.)
Dual 27.9 kg (61.5 lb.)
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