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PRESS RELEASE
Fronius Presents a New Generation of the TransPocket Stick (SMAW) Welding Machine:
More Practical and Energy-Efficient Than Ever Before
With TransPocket 150 and TransPocket 180, Welding Technology specialists Fronius are now launching
a new generation of single-phase stick welding machines on the market. This new development has
resulted in an impressive mix of outstanding welding results and increased range of functions. A digital
resonance inverter also ensures a large number of stick electrode types can be used with perfect
welding results. Thanks to their innovative PFC (Power Factor Correction) technology, the devices are
very energy-efficient.
Wels, 05 April 2016 – The TransPocket 150 and 180 have been designed as replacements for the tried and
tested TransPocket 1500. The TransPocket 180 also means that, for the first time ever, a single-phase 180 A
stick (SMAW) welding machine is available. The hand-held welding torches are designed primarily for stick
welding and can utilize electrodes with diameters up to 5/32 inches (4.0 millimeters). This latest generation of
power sources is also suitable for TIG welding up to 220 A, with a new TIG Multi Connector and a welding torch
with an Up/Down Function at the user's disposal to adjust the welding current directly on the torch. Two-step
and four-step TIG welding is possible with the TransPocket, as well as current pulsing.
Regardless of the welding process, the new TransPocket is sure to deliver excellent welding results. Adigital
control adjusts the characteristics of the power source to suit the welding electrode. This results in outstanding
weld properties that are evident in the welding process, primarily because the electrode ignition is optimized,
with a lower short circuit current and reduced spattering.
High voltage reserves at each operating point enable very high levels of arc stability. Another genuine
innovation is the PFD technology, which automatically adjusts the power factor. Doing so adjusts the current
consumption by the power source to match the sinusoidal grid voltage, in turn reducing the current consumed
by the power source. This makes the device highly energy-efficient, and minimizes disruptive repercussions in
relation to the grid. Long power leads are also an option.
Fronius has also further optimized the design of the TransPocket: With its stable and robust plastic housing, the
device is suitable for use in all areas of application. The delicate electronics are protected from dust and
moisture, thanks partly to a permanent dust filter and improved cooling. These prevent contamination to the
sensitive PC board by ensuring the air flow is routed away from it. Ergonomic handles make the power source
easy to carry, while the protected seven-segment display is easy to read regardless of the lighting conditions.
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The user interface is designed to be simple and intuitive, but still provides a variety of setting options. In addition
to the protected service interface, which makes it easy to read out system information and update special
characteristics, the optimized housing also makes it extremely easy to maintain.
A multivoltage variant of the TransPocket 180 is also available. The ability to handle incoming voltages between
96 and 265 volts gives the user flexibility when operating the device. This is a major advantage when the
available power changes from job site to job site. With its compact and hard-wearing structure, the TransPocket
is also ideal for mobile use on construction sites.
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Photo 1: The TransPocket 150, successor to the tried-and-tested TransPocket 1500, achieves outstanding
welding results and features an extended range of functions.
Photo 2: A single-phase 180 A stick welding device is now available for the first time in the form of the
TransPocket 180.
Photo 3: With its stable and robust plastic housing, the TransPocket is suitable for use in all areas of
application.
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Photo 4: The TransPocket's current consumption now automatically adjusts to the sinusoidal grid voltage. This
makes the device highly energy-efficient, and minimizes disruptive repercussions in relation to the grid.
Photos: Fronius International GmbH; may be reprinted free of charge
Fronius International GmbH
Fronius International is an Austrian company with its headquarters in Pettenbach and other sites in Wels,
Thalheim, Steinhaus, and Sattledt. With 3385 employees worldwide, the company is active in the fields of
welding technology, photovoltaics, and battery charging systems. Its export ratio of around 92 percent is
achieved with 21 international Fronius companies, and sales partners/representatives in more than
60 countries. With its innovative products and services as well as 928 active patents, Fronius is a world
innovation leader.
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For more information, please contact:
Fronius USA LLC, Mrs. Gibson Stephanie,
6797 Fronius Drive, 46368 Portage, IN
Tel: +1 (219) 734 5701, E-Mail: [email protected]
Please send a specimen copy to our agency:
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Oberdorfstraße 31 A, D 70794 Filderstadt, Germany, Tel. +49 711 9454161-2
e-mail: [email protected]
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