Lincoln Electric’s Activ8™ Semiautomatic Wire Feeder Now Available in One-Pak® Option

Lincoln Electric's Activ8™ Semiautomatic Wire Feeder Now Available in One-Pak® Option

- Ideal for shipbuilding, offshore, construction or pipe welding operations, the portable wire feeder from is the smallest, lightest wire feeder on the market and is now available in a One-Pak^® configuration that includes a Magnum^® PRO Curve™ 300 gun. With the One-Pak^®, welders can enjoy the convenience of receiving a wire feeder and gun matched for most applications in the shipbuilding, construction or pipeline industries.

The Activ8™ One-Pak^® includes the following:

• Activ8™ Wire Feeder with internal contactor, gas solenoid, arc-sensing lead and clip [15 ft (4.5 m)] and a K1500-2 Gun Bushing.
• Magnum^® PRO Curve™ 300 Gun with 15 ft (4.5 m) gun cable, 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) liner, and K466-10 Gun Connector Kit.

• Designed specifically for 8 in. (200 mm) spools.
• Compatible with any DC CV and/or CC power source.
• Simple controls include front WFS knob and internal-booted Cold Feed and/Gas Purges, Trigger Interlock and CV/CC switches.
• Across-the-arc operation (voltage sensing) uses a sense lead and contactor to enable weld current.
• Standard shielding gas apparatus can be used for FCAW-G and GMAW processes.
• Tough plastic case, molded from high-impact, flame-retardant material, is durable and lightweight enough to withstand repeated drop testing.

• Dual gear-driven drive system to ensure positive feeding performance.
• Patented wire drive with tool-less drive roller and wire guide changes for quick spool replacement.
• Tachometer-controlled motor to power drive rolls for smooth, steady feeding without wire slippage.