SMAW welder CST™ 282

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Designed for welding pipe and plate in the construction industry -- this compact, 35 pound, goes-anywhere welder delivers 280 amps of superior Stick and TIG performance with Auto-Line™ Technology to utilize nearly any source of primary power on the jobsite. Superior stick arc performance with settings specifically designed for XX10 and XX18 electrodes and a stiff and soft setting for each. Whether welding pipe or in the flat there is a setting for each application. Digital meter and push-button controls for more precise setting when presetting or monitoring welding amperage. Work in more places with Auto-Line technology which automatically calibrates the power source to operate properly when connected to any primary input voltage ranging from 208-575 volts, single- or three-phase, 50 or 60 Hz — with no manual linking required. Lift-Arc™ provides arc starting that minimizes contamination of the electrode and without the use of high-frequency. Automatically makes starting stick electrodes easy without creating an inclusion. Weighing only 34.6 pounds, the CST 282 is easily moved around a jobsite for increased operator comfort and safety. It is 7 pounds (20%) lighter than the previous CST model. VRD technology reduces output voltage when the operator isn’t welding, lowering the potential hazard from inadvertent contact with the electrode during non-welding pauses. Rack mountable for protection, storage, and transportation of multiple power sources while using a single primary power cable. New Miller-exclusive universal output connector system can be used with either Tweco- or Dinse-style connectors.