{"product_id":"fronius-fortis-500-compact-standard-pulse-wc-package","title":"FRONIUS FORTIS 500 COMPACT STANDARD PULSE WC PACKAGE","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRONIUS FORTIS 500 COMPACT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\/Pulse Package, Water Cooled — Inverter Power Source with Built-In Wire Feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fronius Fortis 500 Compact tops out the Fortis Compact range with up to 500A output, built for high-duty-cycle production welding where sustained arc time matters. This listing is the \u003cstrong\u003eStandard\/Pulse Package in a water-cooled configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, pairing the Fortis Standard and Pulse welding packages with water cooling for extended runs on thicker sections without the heat build-up limitations of a gas-cooled torch.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLike the rest of the Fortis Compact range, the 500 is a genuine all-in-one machine — wire feeder and power source built into a single unit — running standard synergic and pulse synergic MIG out of the box, with manual electrode and TIG DC available as optional add-ons for workshops needing broader process coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWelding processes\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eMIG Standard Synergic, MIG Pulse Synergic (standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional processes\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eManual (Stick\/MMA) electrode, TIG DC with Comfort Stop and gas solenoid valve\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWire feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated feeder — compact all-in-one design\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSetup\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld Wizard guided parameter selection\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-cooled (this package)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 500A\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas-Cooled \u0026amp; Water-Cooled Options Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fortis 500 Compact is available in both gas-cooled and water-cooled configurations. This listing is the \u003cstrong\u003ewater-cooled version\u003c\/strong\u003e, best suited to higher duty-cycle applications, longer production runs and heavier sections where sustained arc time and torch cooling become the limiting factor. A gas-cooled version of the same Standard\/Pulse Package is also available for lighter to medium-duty applications — talk to the QWS team about which cooling configuration best matches your production requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiprocess Capability — Optional on the 500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the Fortis 400 Compact, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Fortis 500 Compact ships as a dedicated MIG\/MAG machine, with manual electrode and TIG DC available as optional extras\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than standard. This keeps the machine focused on high-output MIG\/MAG production while leaving the door open to add stick and TIG capability later if the application mix changes. When fitted, the optional TIG DC function includes Comfort Stop with a gas solenoid valve for clean, crater-free arc starts and stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose the Fortis 500 Compact?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop of the range output.\u003c\/strong\u003e At up to 500A, this is the highest-output model in the Fortis Compact lineup, built for heavy fabrication and sustained production welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for high duty cycles.\u003c\/strong\u003e The water-cooled configuration keeps the torch running cooler across longer welds and thicker material, reducing downtime from heat-related limitations in continuous production settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard and Pulse in one package.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Standard\/Pulse Package covers reliable welding across the full power range as well as low-spatter pulsed arc performance for cleaner results on thinner-to-thicker sections alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfigure it to the job.\u003c\/strong\u003e With MMA and TIG available as options rather than built in, the 500 Compact can be specified as a dedicated high-output MIG\/MAG machine or configured as a broader multiprocess unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaster setup, fewer errors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Weld Wizard walks operators through parameter selection instead of relying on chart lookups or guesswork, keeping setup times down and reducing rework.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Fortis 500 Compact gas-cooled or water-cooled?\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is the water-cooled Standard\/Pulse Package. A gas-cooled version of the same package is also available for lighter-duty applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat welding processes does the Fortis 500 Compact support?\u003c\/strong\u003e MIG Standard Synergic and MIG Pulse Synergic come standard. Manual (stick\/MMA) electrode and TIG DC with Comfort Stop are available as optional add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs TIG or MMA included on the Fortis 500 Compact?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — like the Fortis 400 Compact, multiprocess (MMA\/TIG) capability is optional rather than standard on the 500 Compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is TIG Comfort Stop?\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfort Stop is a controlled TIG DC arc-stop function paired with a gas solenoid valve, allowing the operator to finish a weld cleanly and control post-flow gas coverage without an abrupt arc cut-off. It's included whenever the optional TIG function is fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a separate wire feeder required?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the wire feeder is built into the power source, making this a genuine all-in-one compact package rather than a split system.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I choose water-cooled over gas-cooled on the Fortis 500?\u003c\/strong\u003e Water cooling is best suited to higher duty-cycle work, longer production runs and heavier material sections, where a gas-cooled torch would otherwise be limited by heat build-up. 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