Features Buddy™ Arc 145 - 145 Amp Stick welder Portable solution for professional welding. ESAB Buddy Arc 145 is a robust and durable power source for the professional welder. The machine provides state-of-the-art welding performance and reliability through use of the latest high grade IGBT technology. Designed for durability ESAB Buddy Arc 145 is a user friendly, robust and light weight stick (MMA) welding machine. The internal electronics are cooled by a highly efficient fan for added reliability and monitored by a thermal protection system. The machine has been equipped with three heat sinks which further extending the life time of the product. The casing has been designed to withstand harsh environments and incorporates both a shoulder strap and a carry handle. MMA welding Buddy’" Arc 145 provides a smooth DC (Direct Current) welding power. which allows you to weld most metals such as alloyed and non alloyed steel, stainless steel and cast iron. The Buddy Arc 145 can weld most electrodes from Cl1,6 - 2,4 mm and some C3,2. Control panel The control panel on the Buddy’" Arc 145 is very easy to use with only one knob for the setting of the weld current. Superior arc characteristics. Smooth welding conditions. Generator compliant. Suitable for use with. Easy to use - Set the welding current and weld with excellent result. Practical design - makes the power source easy to carry which enables use at almost any work site. Robust design — withstands harsh environments. Can be used with extended mains cable - provides extended working range. Applications: Plant Fabrication & Maintenance Site Maintenance/Repair Civil construction General Fabrication Agriculture voltage /   230-  50/60 Hz Fuse (slow) / A 16 Permitted load at / 40ºC, MMA 15% duty cycle A /   145 A 60% duty cycle A /    70 A 100% duty cycle A / 55 A Setting range (DC)A /   10 – 145 A Open circuit voltage /   63 V Phase current I 1eff (MMA) /   10.8 A