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The Next Generation of Ultimate Welding Performance

Written by Lincoln Electric | Sep 9, '21

The Speedtec® 400SP and 500SP are third generation multi-process power sources offering superior quality welding with high efficiency processes which increase the productivity and are the next step in the future of professional welding.

The range is designed with the latest energy-saving inverter technology and rugged construction making them ready to work in even the most demanding environmental conditions. Available in two versions – the 400SP and 500SP are paired with the advanced LF56D for more demanding applications. The new Coolarc® 60 cooler adds higher cooling efficiency, while the new four wheel cart with solid metal construction offers great functionality. A wide range of connection cables and accessories fit perfectly with all needs from most demanding welding applications in various segments. The Speedtec platform is based on a digital communication system with build-in communications tools, such as ethernet or USB, allowing for accurate traceability and monitoring of your welding activities for outstanding welding performance.

 

Excellent Productivity

  • Speed Short Arc™ for faster welding with lower heat input.
  • High Penetration Speed™ for deep penetration welding.
  • Soft Silence Pulse™ reduces the noise and gives clearly better wetting for stainless steel.
  • MechaPulse™ produces very high quality welds with rippled seam appearance.
  • Production monitoring (Checkpoint) requires purchase of a license key.

Rugged Reliability

  • High duty cycle multi-process power sources.
  • Double-side fully potted PCB with superior resistance for dust, humidity, jerk or vibrations.
  • Solid metal construction, rugged and very stable – ready for any industrial environment.

Superior Ergonomics

  • Modular concept to build configuration for any requirements
  • Ergonomics design make everyday welders work easier
  • Innovative and intuitive user interfaces.
  • Wide range of options and accessories.

High Efficiency

Speed Short Arc™ (SSA™)

A semi-controlled short circuit mode which allows to shift globular behaviour using wire feed speed normally reachable only in pulse mode. The current values used in this mode are very different from those used in conventional “short arc” operation. Faster wire speeds require a medium current together with a large peak current in order to form and detach the droplet more quickly.

Soft Silent Pulse™ (SSP™)

This is a pulse transfer with a special waveform producing a soft and silent arc. The behaviour of the Soft Silent Pulse™ is very suitable for stainless steel application which requests the best wetting possible. Silence, because the noise of the arc is divided by two regarding a normal pulse mode what can be really appreciated when you have to weld in a confident area. Moreover the stability given by this transfer allows to weld in all positions and especially in vertical up without weaving when it is associated to a MechaPulse™ welding mode.

High Penetration Speed™ (HPS™)

HPS™ (High Penetration Speed™) is a special spray mode but with a focused arc offering higher penetration and combining two different main advantages: provides lower voltage and so lower energy; very accurate and dynamic regulation of the welding parameters. This association is able to carry out very high productivity with the optimal welding performance.

Mechapulse™

MECHAPULSE™ – GTAW appearance with GMAW weld bead with TIG appearance productivity*

  • Increases travel speed (up 4x faster)
  • Reduces heat input and distortion
  • Eliminates in-line weaving
  • Shorter training time
  • Effortless welding in vertical up position
  • Designed for Aluminium, Carbon and Stainless Steel, all thicknesses

Features

  • Data Collection
  • Flexible Design
  • Modular Concept
  • Superior Ergonomics
  • Easy Communication
  • Perfect Feedability
  • Available in Air and Water Packages

Processes: GMAW, FCAW-G, FCAW-S, pulsed MIG, GTAW, SMAW, CAG and MIG brazing.

Materials: Steel, stainless steel, low alloy steel and aluminium.

Applications: General fabrication, heavy fabrication, structural, transportation, chemical processing, maintenance and repair and shipbuilding.

 

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