Miller Electric Mfg. Co.”s Suitcase X-TREME 8VS (voltage sensing) wire feeder delivers lightweight portability and reliability in a highly durable case that is designed to easilyfit through a ship”s hatches and into other confined spaces. The compact SuitCase X-TREME 8VS weighs 28 lbs., holds an 8-inch spool of welding wire and offers the same features as the larger, 35-lb. Suitcase X-TREME 12VS, which holds a 12-inch spool of wire. The Suitcase X-TREME 8VS™s polypropylene caseisthe toughest available in the industry and withstands the rigors of extremeshipbuilding, construction, maintenance and rental equipment applications.
For a limited time, Miller will include a free Bernard® Q300 MIG gun with each Suitcase X-TREME 8VS purchase”a $420 value. End-users should contact their local welding supply distributor for additional information and details.
The SuitCase X-TREME 8VS is a voltage-sensing feeder that receives power from a combination of open circuit and arc voltage, so it does not require a 14-pin power/control cable unlike RC (Remote Control) feeders. Many operators feel the power/control cord is just one more item to carry, lose or get damaged.
For maximum mobility, the Suitcase X-TREME 8VS feeder can be used up 400 feet away from the power source while RC feeders are limited to a distance of 75 feet. The Suitcase X-TREME 8VS feeder also provides maximum versatility and will operate with nearly all DC CV/CC welders.
The Suitcase X-TREME 8VS features a potted and trayed main printed circuit board and double-filtered gas valve that helps keep dirt from affecting gas flow for superior durability. One side of the feeder features molded-in slide rails, so operators can literally drag the feeder on the ground without damaging the case.
For operator convenience, optional SunVision digital meters display voltag
