{"product_id":"kemppi-minarc-evo-140au","title":"KEMPPI MINARC EVO 140AU","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKemppi Minarc Evo 180 ARC Welder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kemppi Minarc Evo 140 AU VRD is a 5.4 kg, 240V single-phase stick (MMA) welder that plugs into a standard Australian 10 amp outlet and delivers up to 140 A, with a built-in Voltage Reduction Device (VRD) for safer welding on mine sites, in confined spaces and in other hazardous environments. It also does Lift TIG, runs reliably off generators of 5.5 kVA and up, and handles electrodes from 1.5 to 3.25 mm. That makes it a strong fit for maintenance crews, contractors and service techs who need a professional-grade machine they can carry up a ladder or into the back of a ute.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for sites where VRD is non-negotiable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOn many Australian mine sites and industrial plants, a welder without VRD isn't allowed through the gate. The Minarc Evo 140's integrated VRD drops open-circuit voltage to a low 12 V when you're not welding, and it has been tested to bring voltage below 35 V within 300 ms of the arc breaking. That cuts electric shock risk when you're changing rods, working in wet or cramped conditions, or welding in contact with conductive structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eVRD status light\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you see at a glance that protection is active. A \u003cstrong\u003efail-to-safe function\u003c\/strong\u003e stops the machine from carrying on as normal if the VRD develops a fault. The unit is built to AS\/IEC 60974-1 and is suited to Category A, B and C environments. That's the paperwork site safety officers want to see before signing off on your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal portability, real performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 A plug-in power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runs off a normal 10 A GPO, so you don't need a 15 A outlet or a special lead to get welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable arc from generators of 5.5 kVA and up, and it copes with long supply cables. Ideal for remote and off-grid jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.4 kg and compact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures 361 × 139 × 267 mm and takes an optional shoulder strap, so it's easy to carry on scaffolds, through hatches and around plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough enough for site:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP23S rated and works from –20 °C to +40 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStick and Lift TIG:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth MMA arc ignition across 1.5–3.25 mm electrodes, plus Lift TIG up to 150 A with a valve TIG torch for neater work on thinner material.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional remote control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the Kemppi R10 remote to adjust current from where you're welding, instead of walking back to the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacked by Kemppi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finnish-designed, with a 3-year parts and labour warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eKemppi Minarc Evo 140 AU VRD\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eKemppi product code\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e61002140AU\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eProcesses\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eMMA (stick), Lift TIG\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eInput voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1-phase 230\/240 V ±15%, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eFuse (delayed)\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum generator size\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 kVA\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eMMA output @ 28% duty cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e140 A \/ 25.6 V\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eMMA output @ 100% duty cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e80 A \/ 23.2 V\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eWelding range: MMA\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e10 A\/15 V – 140 A\/38 V\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eWelding range: TIG\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e10 A\/1 V – 150 A\/37 V\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eOpen-circuit voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e12 V (VRD active)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eElectrode sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 – 3.25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eVRD\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated, with status light and fail-to-safe function\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e361 × 139 × 267 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (without accessories)\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eProtection class\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eIP23S\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e–20 °C to +40 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eStandards\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60974-1, IEC 60974-10, IEC 61000-3-12; 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The AU version is set up for a 10 A supply, so it runs off a standard Australian 240 V household or site power outlet without a 15 A adaptor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does VRD mean on a welder, and do I need it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVRD stands for Voltage Reduction Device. It lowers the voltage at the electrode holder when you're not welding, which reduces the risk of electric shock. 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