Some Features of Portable Welders
November 23rd, 2008
The portable welder is very popular because it offers a number of features not found in other welders. Following are a few to look for if you’re in the market for a portable welder.
Portability: The portable welder is, well, portable. Most models are light enough to be carried by hand, making them easy to get from job site to job site.
Versatile: portable welders tend to be very versatile in that it can weld various different types of metals and alloys, eg, stainless steel, aluminum, steel, etc.
Another highly desired feature many portable welders have is the ability to be used as a stand-alone welder. Many can weld with or without a gas tank.
Ease of Use: One of the traits of a portable welder is that they tend to be user friendly. They are easy to set up. This can be accomplished fairly quickly, which allows users to get on with the work at hand that much sooner.
Cost: Most portable welders are very cost effective, making them a desirable tool for every professional welder.
Money Maker: A portable welder can mean more money for professionals in this trade. How/why? Basically, two reasons. Number one, portable welders are relatively inexpensive to purchase, making them an economical purchase for most welders.
The second reason they can be money makers is that they have a low operating cost. Welders can do jobs on the go, so to speak. Simply load the portable welder into a light truck and go out in the field to complete a job.
This is why many professionals like to own a portable welder. It is a high-yielding asset to their bottom line.
Used by Many Trades: Many trades use a portable welder, eg, pool and spa repair professionals, boiler repairmen, engineering shops, construction metal workers and many, many more.