Redline 180 Mig Welder 230v - RL180
The Redline 180 is a robust single phase welding machine suitable for home or workshop use. Wire feed is managed via a steel pressure arm, which also features a reversible 0.6/0.8mm Feed Roll. The wire drive side of the machine is accessed via a hinged side panel and will accomodate 5kg or 15kg reels. The power is controlled by a 6 position voltage switch and wire speed is electronically controlled. It has a pressed steel chassis and side panels, 4 wheel undercarriage and a gas cylinder tray suitable for holding one of our Hobbyweld cylinders or one of the smaller industrial type cylinders.
The Redline 180 uses an industrial quality euro connection for the torch, which delivers the wire smoothly and easily to the arc with a crisp, even burn off. Other welding machines may compromise with a hard-wired torch which saves on cost. Our advice would be to avoid those as the weld quality will never be as good as the euro connection torch. The Redline 180 is supplied with an MB15 type, 3m Mig Torch.
The Redline 180 is aimed at the semi-professional end user as it offers an enhanced duty cycle over the Redline 170 which is aimed more at the enthusiastic amateur requiring a welding experience in excess of that offered by the hard wired torch type machine. The extra duty cycle which you get with the Redline 180 allows for longer welding and will tackle sensible welding jobs up to 6mm thick, although typical usage would still be in the 1-4mm range.
Other features include thermal overload protection with warning light, forced air fan cooling and a full 2 year return to base warranty which covers all carriage costs. Having said about the warranty we cannot recall a single issue on warranty with nearly 100 machines sold to date.
The welding characteristics are excellent. Its smooth output when using gasless wire is particularly impressive with good access for polarity change over. On solid wire it is easy to set up and control. Smooth arc conditions are readily achievable by even a novice.
Included in the package:
- Redline 180 Machine.
- MB15 type, 3m Mig torch.
- A single stage, single gauge regulator for Argon/CO2.
- Gas hose 2m.
- 2.5m Earth lead and clamp fitted to the front of the machine.
- 2.5m Primary cable fitted to the rear of the machine (away from the sparks and spatter).