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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