Wire Feed Welders
Wire feed welders are the easiest models to use for those with little or no
welding experience. They come in two varieties—flux core and MIG. The one you
choose should depend on your budget and the type of repairs you intend to do.
Flux Core Welders
Flux core welders are the least expensive alternative for the beginning or
moderately experienced welder. They’re also exceptionally easy to use because
they require no shielding gas. Use them for general home repairs on 18-guage
metals up to 1/8” thick, such as mower decks, swing sets, wrought iron fences,
and barbecue grills.
Fluxing Your Do-It-Yourself
Muscles
With an internal rectifier and choke providing your flux core welder with DC
power, you’ll get a smooth, even weld bead every time. Infinite wire-speed
control lets you adjust the wire speed precisely as you want it. You’ll also
get all the extras you need to begin welding right away—a welding shield, and
a chipping/hammer brush.
MIG Welders
The MIG/Flux models cost a bit more than straight flux core welders, but also
offer more versatility. You can operate them as a standard flux welder for
convenient gasless welding on thicker metals. Or, switch to MIG mode for
exceptionally clean, smooth welds when you're working with thinner gauge
materials, such as autobodies or ducts.
All The Extras
All Campbell Hausfeld MIG/Flux welders come complete with a MIG regulator, a
full welding helmet or handshield, and a built-in cart or carry handle for easy
relocation. The MIG/Flux 105 Serious Duty Wire Feed Welder also includes
external polarity plugs to allow exceptionally easy changeover between flux core
and MIG welding.
Arc Welders
For more advanced users, Campbell Hausfeld offers a line of arc welders, also
known as stick welders. These models require more skill from the user than
wire-feed models, but handle essentially the same tasks as flux core
units—general home repairs on metals up to 1/8” thick. The 100-amp, Standard
Duty model is capable of handling somewhat thicker metals, so it's ideally
suited for work on heavier-duty items such as axles and trailer hitches.
They've Thought Of
Everything
Each Campbell Hausfeld arc welder features an infinitely adjustable amperage
control (with the exception of the WS0900), which gives you the flexibility to
work with a wide variety of materials. These models also come with all the
extras you'll need to get started, including a full welding helmet or a hand
shield, starter electrodes, an electrode holder, a ground clamp, and a chipping
hammer brush. And unlike some of the competitors' models, Campbell Hausfeld
designs its arc welders to run on a standard 115 V circuit without ever popping
a breaker or blowing a fuse.