This operating manual contains important information on the use, maintenance and safety of your Kemppi product. The technical specifications of the equipment can be found at the end of the manual. Please read the manual carefully before using the equipment for the first time. For your own safety and that of your working environment, pay particular attention to the safety instructions in the manual.
If using aluminium or stainless steel filler wire, we recommend you change the wire liner to a Kemppi plastic type, which is better suited for the material. Before using the equipment, always make sure it was not damaged during transportation.
All regular electrical devices without special circuits generate harmonic currents into distribution network. High rates of harmonic current may cause losses and disturbance to some equipment. Kempact 181A, 251R, 251A: Equipment complying with IEC 61000-3-12 Kempact 253R, 253A: This equipment complies with IEC 61000-3-12 provided that the short-circuit power Ssc is greater than or equal to 2.7 MVA at the interface point between the user’s supply and...
MACHINE INTRODUCTION General view of the machine Supply voltage cable Main switch Shielding gas hose connector Welding gun and cable Earth return clamp and cable Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
Welding gun Kempact RA welding machines are supplied with Kemppi FE range welding guns as standard. These guns are designed for industrial applications and if used and maintained correctly will provide productive and reliable service.
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Kempact RA GasMate chassis, securing the cylinder in place with the webbing and metal buckles provided. Always close the cylinder valve after welding. Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
This may result in increased drag, impacting on weld quality. This may also result in long term wire feed unit damage, rendering the unit unserviceable or unsafe to use. Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
This is particularly important for soft filler wires such as aluminium. It will also improve feed quality and increase the service life of your gun liner. Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
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For aluminium and stainless steel filler wires, always use Kemppi DL Teflon gun liners. These liners are especially developed by Kemppi and significantly reduce friction losses, so improving welding performance and quality.
However, it may be necessary to select alternative feed rolls to suit different filler wire sizes used. So you may occasionally need to replace the feed rolls. Kemppi feed rolls and gun liners are colour-coded in order to make identification easy.
This control knob increases and reduces the speed of filler wire delivery to the welding arc. The scale is regulated in meters per minute. There is also a graphical display bar indicating the proportion of motor speed selected. Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
12. Selection for filler wire diameter (adaptive mode) 13. Selection for shielding gas or post gas function (adaptive mode) 14. Selection of crater fill function (adaptive mode) 15. Selection for memory function 16. Material thickness and weld shape display Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
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11. Materials selection includes FE, BRAZING, FCAW, MCAW. When selecting a suitable filler material, POWER regulation is achieved through POWER selection knob 2. A long press (5 secs) of button 11 also switches the display from m/min to amperes. Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
• Ensure that the correct wire liner and contact tip size is fitted to the welding gun. • Ensure that the correct shielding gas type is connected and the flow rate adjusted before welding starts. Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
FE welding gun parts ready to continue welding. HOT SPOT function is only possible in 2T gun trigger mode. If 4T selection is made, the NOTE! function will automatically revert to 2T operation. Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
Daily maintenance • Remove welding spatters from the welding gun’s tip and check the condition of the parts. Change damaged parts to new ones immediately. Only use original Kemppi spare parts. • Change damaged insulation parts to new ones immediately.
3.5 m W006453 0.9–1.2 mm 3.5 m W006457 0.8–1.0 mm Al/Ss 3.5 m W006459 1.0–1.6 mm Al/Ss 3.5 m 4188576 0.6–0.8 mm W006454 0.9–1.2 mm W006458 0.8–1.0 mm Al/Ss W006460 1.0–1.6 mm Al/Ss Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
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1.4–1.6 mm 3.5 m W006457 0.8–1.0 mm Al/Ss 3.5 m W006459 1.0–1.6 mm Al/Ss 3.5 m 4188576 0.6–0.8 mm W006454 0.9–1.2 mm W006456 1.4–1.6 mm W006458 0.8–1.0 mm Al/Ss W006460 1.0–1.6 mm Al/Ss Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
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1.4–1.6 mm 3.5 m W006457 0.8–1.0 mm Al/Ss 3.5 m W006459 1.0–1.6 mm Al/Ss 3.5 m 4188576 0.6–0.8 mm W006454 0.9–1.2 mm W006456 1.4–1.6 mm W006458 0.8–1.0 mm Al/Ss W006460 1.0–1.6 mm Al/Ss Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
The owner of the equipment is obliged to deliver a decommissioned unit to a regional collection centre, per the instructions of local authorities or a Kemppi representative. By applying this European Directive you will improve the environment and human health.
IP23S Operating –20…+40 °C –20…+40 °C temperature range Storage temperature –40…+60 °C –40…+60 °C range Standards IEC 60974-1 IEC 60974-1 IEC 60974-5 IEC 60974-5 IEC 60974-10 IEC 60974-10 IEC 61000-3-12 IEC 61000-3-12 Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
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623 x 579 x 1070 mm L x W x H 623 x 579 x 1070 mm dimensions Weight Not including gun 44 kg Not including gun 44 kg and cables and cables Kempact 251R, 253R, 323R, 181A, 251A, 253A, 323A...
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