Stick SMAW

Blue Thunder® Series

Industrial

•

See literature MN/77.1

Process Stick (SMAW)

Most popular accessories

DC power source, with a rugged simple design for maximum durability and ease of use.

Welding Cable Kits

• Stick

058066045 5 m (16.5 ft.)

Superior performance arc control technology provides the

operator with a smooth and low-spatter, class-leading arc

suitable for a wide variety of applications.

Fan-cooled design provides efficient cooling in the most

demanding environments.

Industrial-rated components and construction designed for

long-lasting, trouble-free performance.

Lifting eyelets provide a safe means of lifting the power source.

Industrial running gear designed for a variety of terrain.

Includes handle/cable carrier and rubber tyres for smooth and

easy manoeuverability.

Easy-to-use interface allows the operator to select the correct

range to suit the desired electrode.

Ergonomic design. Angled controls make reading and

parameter adjustments easier.

Quick-connect weld terminals provide simple, convenient and

robust connection of weld cables.

Blue Thunder 343 shown.

058066046 10 m (33 ft.)

058066047 15 m (50 ft.)

058066048 20 m (66 ft.)

Welding Amperage

Range

Rated Output

IP

Rating

Amps Input at Rated Output, 50 Hz

230 V 380 V 400 V 520 V KVA KW

Max. OpenCircuit Voltage

Blue Thunder 253

(029016230) 230/400 V, 50 Hz

30–220 A

220 A at 29 VDC, 35% duty cycle

IP22S

36

–

21

–

14.6 12

59–66 VDC

Blue Thunder 343

(029016232) 230/400 V, 50 Hz

50–320 A

320 A at 33 VDC, 35% duty cycle

IP22S

55

—

32

—

22

18

56–68 VDC

Blue Thunder 403

(029016234) 230/400 V, 50 Hz

60–400 A

400 A at 36 VDC, 35% duty cycle

IP22S

73

–

42

–

28

23

66–73 VDC

Blue Thunder 443

(029016236) 230/400 V, 50 Hz

(029016237) 380/520 V, 50 Hz

60–420 A

420 A at 37 VDC, 45% duty cycle

IP22S

80

47

47

34

32

26

70–78 VDC

Model/Stock Number

Gold Star Series

®

Model/Stock Number

Welding

Amperage Range

See literature DC/8.1

80 kg

(176 lb.)

105 kg

(231 lb.)

115 kg

(254 lb.)

H: 650 mm (25.5 in.)

W: 410 mm (16.125 in.)

D: 1,150 mm (45.25 in.)

175 kg

(386 lb.)

Processes

Built-in arc control lets you get in tight without sticking

the electrode.

Hot Start™ makes it easy to start difficult stick electrodes such

as E-6010 and E-7018.

Enclosed circuit boards provide additional protection from

contaminants resulting in longer service life.

Thermal overload protection light indicates power shutdown.

Helps prevent machine damage if the duty cycle is exceeded

or airflow is blocked.

Fan-On-Demand™ cooling system operates only when needed,

reducing noise, energy use and the amount of contaminates

pulled through the machine.

115 V duplex receptacle provides 15 amps of auxiliary power.

Power efficient for exceptional value and return on

your investment.

Remote control capability.

Optional digital volt and amp meters. Easy to install,

front-panel mount. 300359 for models after KG283595 and

300321 for models after MF100119C.

Rated Output

(SMAW) • TIG (GTAW)

• Stickcarbon

arc cutting and

• Airgouging

(CAC-A) (carbons —

•

•

402: 6 mm, 602: 8 mm

852: 10 mm)

Flux-cored (FCAW)

MIG spray transfer (GMAW) with

voltage-sensing feeder

Most popular accessories

Running Gear 042886

• Standard

(pg 63)

Cylinder Rack 042887

• Standard

(pg 63)

Cables (pg 66)

• Extension

242208025 7.6 m (25 ft.)

242208050 15 m (50 ft.)

242208080 24.4 m (80 ft.)

Wireless Foot Control

300429 (pg 66)

IP

Rating

Amps Input at Rated Output, 60 Hz

380 V 400 V 440 V

KVA

KW

Max. OpenCircuit Voltage

Dimensions

(Includes lift eye and strain relief)

H: 762 mm (30 in.)

W: 585 mm (23 in.)

402 D: 775 mm (30.5 in.)

602/852 D: 966 mm (38 in.)

Gold Star 402

(907362) 380/400/440 V, 50 Hz

15–395 A

300 A at 32 VDC,

60% duty cycle

IP21

35

33

31

24.5

13.8

72 VDC

Gold Star 602

(907363) 380/400/440 V, 50 Hz

20–590 A

450 A at 38 VDC,

60% duty cycle

IP21

54

51

47

35.5

23.3

72 VDC

Gold Star 852

(907364) 380/400/440 V, 50 Hz

50–850 A

650 A at 44 VDC,

60% duty cycle

IP21

75

71

65

49.4

36

72 VDC

42

Net Weight

H: 650 mm (25.5 in.)

W: 410 mm (16.125 in.)

D: 980 mm (38.5 in.)

Heavy industrial

Rugged, reliable performance and superior arc characteristics.

Gold Star 602 shown.

Dimensions

Net Weight

160 kg

(352 lb.)

183 kg

(404 lb.)

229 kg

(505 lb.)