Fabricator 181

The Fabricator 181® is a single phase 230 VAC input wire welder with Constant Voltage (CV) output characteristics designed for MIG (GMAW) and Flux Cored (FCAW) welding applications. With an output range of 40 to 180 Amps, the Fabricator® 181 allows you to weld materials down to 26 gauge and materials up to 1/4".

The Fabricator 181® features a quick disconnect fitting gun allowing the operator to set up out-of-the-box very easily and quickly and is a timesaving and convenient feature when removing the torch to clean or when replacing the liner. Other features include a feeder drive system which has a rugged non-conductive feedhead, a low noise constant speed drive motor, an easily adjustable idle roll pressure arm and one feedroll which runs mild steel and stainless steel wire.

This unit comes set up for .030” diameter solid wire and the feed roll also contains a groove for .023”/.035” wire. Optional kits are also available to convert the gun and feed system to use .030”, .035” and .045” flux cored and self-shielding wire (mild steel and stainless steel) and .035" aluminum wire.

The Fabricator 181® comes equipped with: a built-in wire feeder and wire spool hub; a 2 lb. spool of .030” solid wire; quick connect Tweco® welding gun and cable; work cable and clamp; input power cord; regulator and flowgauge; spare contact tips and nozzles.

The Tweco Fab 250 MIG Gun fitted to the Fabricator® 181 offers robust construction, unparalleled reliability and easy replacement of consumable parts. It also has an operating capacity in excess of the capacity of the Fabricator® 181 and is available in 12 ft. (3.66 m) lengths and connects to the power source by a quick-disconnect fitting.




Features:
  • Designed for welding with wires
    Mild Steel and Stainless Steel:
    • .023" ( 0.6mm )
    • .030" ( 0.8mm )
    • .035" ( 0.9mm )
    • .030", .035" flux cored.
    Aluminum:
    • .030" ( 0.8mm )
    • .035" ( 0.9mm )
  • Output range of 40 to 180 amps to weld:
    • Materials down to 26 gauge ( 0.55mm ).
    • Materials up to 3/16" ( 5mm ).
  • Plugs into 230 VAC.
  • Rugged Slim Line TWECO Welding Gun.
  • Low Voltage 24 VAC Gun Trigger Circuit.
  • Easy Access Polarity Change.
  • Thermal Overload Protection.
  • Gas Solenoid Standard.
Processes:
  • MIG.
  • Flux Cored.

Applications:
  • Autobody shops.
  • Farms.
  • Car restorations.
  • Metal working.
  • Hobbyist.
  • Light sheet metal fabricators.



Accessories:
Buy
Price
Stock No.
Description
$134.00 600301 Tweco Fab 250 MIG Gun, 12ft.
$75.00 7977940 Feed Roll, Hard Wire: .023 / .030 - .035"
$75.00 7977942 Feed Roll, Flux Cored Wire: .030 - .035"
$113.00 600300 Gas Regulator / Flowgauge




Machine Specifications

Part Number Rated Output at
Duty Cycle
Output Range Dimensions Net
Weight
#100051A-001
230V, 1 ph. ( Set-up for .035" hard wire ).
180 A / 20 VDC @30%, 60 Hz.
130 A / 20 VDC @20%, 50 Hz,
40-180 amps H: 13.5" ( 343 mm )
W: 10.5" ( 267 mm )
D: 18" ( 457 mm )
60 lbs.
( 27 kg )


Fabricator 181

Buy Price Part # Description
$770.00 100051A-001 Fabricator 181 230V, 1 ph


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Last update 8 July 2008

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