Package comes with:

  • Fabricator 281 power source.
  • Fabricator A2281 heavy duty 2-roll wirefeeder with 26ft (8m) interconnection cables.
  • .035”-.045” (0.9-1.2mm) V groove drive rolls fitted.
  • Tweco® WeldSkill 300 Amp MIG gun 15ft (4.5m).
  • Gas regulator/flowmeter.
  • Factory fitted wheels/dual cylinder rack.
  • Cable storage hooks.
  • Power cord.
  • Operation manual.

The Fabricator 281 is a 208-230 Volt MIG machine with a best in class performance of 300 Amp, 31.7 volt maximum output @ 40% duty cycle, 24 voltage steps, digital meter and dual cylinder racks. The completely separate wirefeeder system has 26ft (8m) interconnection cables, spool gun operation on demand and spot/stitch timers. The wirefeeder, with fitted wheels, conveniently fits on a pivot mount on top of the power source or can be lifted off the pivot and carried up on top of equipment or machinery up to 26 feet away. Additionally, the spool gun connects to the wirefeeder allowing even further distance. The Fabricator 281 is an extremely versatile all round performer in its class.
Fabricator 281

NEW 24 Voltage Taps! Providing a wider operating range of 20 to 300 Amp with an extremely smooth and stable arc characteristic. Unbeatable performance from 24 gauge to 5/8” (15.9mm) thick in a single pass.

Simple Operation! Just refer to our comprehensive weld set up guide for optimum welding performance over a wide range of materials and shielding gases.

Separate Wirefeeder! The separate wire feeder gives you the ability to weld 26ft (8m) from the power source.

Spool Gun Ready! New factory fitted 'run ready' with 10 pin receptacle, just 'plug 'n play'.

Quick Change Polarity! Simple, quick change (no tools required) polarity and spool gun change-over from the front of the power source.

New Gun! 15ft (4.5m) heavy duty Tweco® WeldSkill MIG gun.

Overload Protection! Shuts down the power source to protect the internal electrical components from over heating.

Heavy Duty Transformer! The transformer is built to last using premium quality 428F materials and fully dip varnished then baked for 4 hours.

New Dual Cylinder Rack! Drop down twin cylinder rack allows for easy cylinder mounting.

New Storage Box! Conveniently located in the wire compartment for all your drive rolls, tips and nozzles.

Timer Kit! Standard feature adding 2-step, 4-step trigger interlock, spot, dwell and stitch weld timer.

Heavy Duty Drive Rolls! Professional heavy duty 2-roll drive system featuring quick change reversible drive rolls (no tools required) and easy-to-set single scaled wire tension knob for smooth repeatable performance.

ISO 9001 Quality System! The certified quality management system guarantees the manufacture and distribution processes of this product.

New Digital Displays! Volt and Amp meter displays actual welding values.


Machine Specifications

Welding DC
Maximum Output 300 Amps
Output at 40% Duty Cycle @ 104oF 300 Amps at 31.7V
Output at 60% Duty Cycle @ 104oF 250 Amps at 26.5V
Output at 100% Duty Cycle @ 104oF 195 Amps at 24V
Current Range 20-300 Amps
Number of Voltage Settings 24
Welding Voltage Range 14.5 - 31.7 Volt
Wire Feed Speed 80 - 800 IPM
(2-20m/min)
Maximum Plate Thickness 5/8" (15.9mm)
Wire Diameter Range
Mild Steel: .023" - .045" (0.6 - 1.2mm)
Stainless Steel: .023" - .045" (0.6 - 1.2mm)
Aluminum: .030" - 1/16" (0.8 - 1.6mm)
Flux Cored: .030" - 1/16" (0.8 - 1.6mm)
Fitted Feedroll Suits MIG Wire .035" - .045"
(0.9 - 1.2mm)
Warranty Period 5 Years
Approvals CSA
IEC 60974-1 (CE)
Primary Power
Primary Voltage 208/230 Volts
Supply Plug NEMA 6-50P
Rated kVA @ 300 Amp 15kVA
Lead cord length 6ft (1.8m)
Rated Input Current 68/62 Amp



MIG Guns
Gun Type 300 Amp TWECO WeldSkill
Gun Length 15ft. (4.5m)
Part Number 43340
Nozzle Part No: 24A-62
Size: 5/8" (16mm)
Nozzel Insulator Part No: 34
Contact Tip Part No: 14-35
Size: .035" (0.9mm)
Diffuser Part No: 54A
Liner Part No: 44-3545-15
Size: .035" - .045" (0.9-1.2mm)


Buy Price Item Part # Description
$2.25 2 34 Nozzle Insulator
$4.14 4 54A Gas Diffuser
$38.92 5 WM250J-60 Conductor Tube
$15.54 6 WM91 Trigger
$17.36 7 20422029 Handle Assembly
Contact Tips
$3.50 3 14-23 Contact Tip .023, Pkg of 5
$3.50 3 14-30 Contact Tip .030, Pkg of 5
$3.50 3 14-35 Contact Tip .035, Pkg of 5
$3.50 3 14-40 Contact Tip .040, Pkg of 5
$3.50 3 14-45 Contact Tip .045, Pkg of 5
$3.50 3 14-116 Contact Tip .045, Pkg of 5
Nozzles
$4.38 1 24A-37SS Nozzle, 3/8"
$4.38 1 24A-50 Nozzle, 1/2"
$4.38 1 24A-62 Nozzle, 5/8"
$4.38 1 24A-75 Nozzle, 3/4"
$5.07 1 22-62 Nozzle, 5/8"
Conduits
$17.45   422315 .023 Conduit, 15ft.
$17.45   42303515 .030-.035 Conduit, 15ft.
$35.94   42N354515 .035-3/64" Teflon Conduit, 15ft. Used with Aluminum Wire.
$18.00   44-116-15 1/16" Conduit, 15ft.




Drive Rolls
Buy Price Part # Wire Size Top Roll Bottom Roll Wire Type
$27.56 375980-031 .023"
0.6mm		 Flat Double Smooth V Hard
$26.05 375980-001 .030" - .035"
0.8 - 0.9mm		 Flat Double Smooth V Hard
$27.56 375980-003 .030" - .035"
0.8 - 0.9mm		 Flat Knurled Double Smooth V Hard
$26.44 375980-010 .030" - .035"
0.8 - 0.9mm		 Double Smooth V Double Smooth V Soft / Hard / Tubular
$27.56 375980-028 .030" - .035", .045"
0.8 - 0.9, 1.2mm		 Flat Double Smooth V Hard
$27.56 375980-029 .030" - .035", .045"
0.8 - 0.9, 1.2mm		 Flat Knurled Double Smooth V Hard
$27.56 375980-040 .035"
0.9mm		 Flat Double Smooth V Hard
$25.55 375980-032 .035"
0.9mm		 Double U Double U Soft Aluminum
$26.44 375980-030 .035", .045", 3/64"
0.9 - 1.2, 1.2mm		 Double Smooth V Double Smooth V Soft, Hard, Tubular
$27.56 375980-002 .045"
1.2mm		 Flat Double Smooth V Hard
$27.56 375980-004 .045"
1.2mm		 Flat Knurled Double Smooth V Hard
$35.00 375980-092 .045"
1.2mm		 Double Knurled V Double Knurled V Hard, Tubular
$27.56 375980-022 .045"
1.2mm		 Double Cog Double Cog Tubular
$26.44 375980-011 3/64"
1.2mm		 Double Smooth V Double Smooth V Soft, Hard, Tubular
$25.55 375980-033 3/64"
1.2mm		 Double U Double U Soft Aluminum
$25.73 375980-012 .052", 1/16"
1.3, 1.6mm		 Double Smooth V Double Smooth V Soft, Hard, Tubular
$38.57 375980-017 .052", 1/16"
1.3, 1.6mm		 Double Knurled V Double Knurled V Hard, Tubular
$27.56 375980-023 .052", 1/16"
1.3, 1.6mm		 Double Cog Double Cog Tubular
$27.56 375980-005 1/16"
1.6mm		 Flat Double Smooth V Hard
$26.10 375980-034 1/16"
1.6mm		 Double U Double U Soft Aluminum
$39.32 375980-006 5/64"
2.0mm		 Flat Double Smooth V Hard
$35.36 375980-018 5/64"
2.0mm		 Double Knurled V Double Knurled V Hard, Tubular
$38.57 375980-019 3/32"
2.4mm		 Double Knurled V Double Knurled V Hard, Tubular
$33.11 375980-020 7/64"
2.8mm		 Double Knurled V Double Knurled V Hard, Tubular
$38.57 375980-021 1/8"
3.2mm		 Double Knurled V Double Knurled V Hard, Tubular




MIG Guns
Buy Price Part # Description
$207.00 43340 TWECO Weldskill Gun assembly with 12ft cable (supplied with package), 300 Amp @ 30%
$314.00 412-3545 TWECO #4 Weldskill Gun assembly with 12ft cable, 400 Amp @ 60%; gun lead MSAK-354 required
$353.00 415-3545 TWECO #4 Weldskill Gun assembly with 15ft cable, 400 Amp @ 60%; gun lead MSAK-354 required
$291..00 MS212-3545 Spraymaster Gun assembly with 12ft cable, 250 Amp @ 80%
$291.00 MS215X3545 Spraymaster Gun assembly with 15ft cable, 250 Amp @ 80%
$39.97 MSAK354 MIG gun control lead & 4 pin plug, Connection lead between TWECO MIG guns & Fabricator 190




Fabricator 251

Buy Price Part # Description
$3,307.00 W1001600 Fabricator 281, 300 amp Tweco® Weldskill MIG gun, 2 roll wire feed system, separate wire feeder 26ft (8m) interconnection cables, dual cylinder rack, gas regulator/flowmeter, 26ft (8m) work lead
$3,772.00 W10016SG Fabricator 281, w/ Spool Gun, 300 amp Tweco® Weldskill MIG gun, 2 roll wire feed system, separate wire feeder 26ft (8m) interconnection cables, dual cylinder rack, gas regulator/flowmeter, 26ft (8m) work lead.





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Last update 16 July 2010