Upgraded Mig Welders -- Occupational Health & Safety

Lincoln Electric Co.

Upgraded Mig Welders

The Lincoln Electric Co. has upgraded two of its Power MIG® machines. The Power MIG 215XT is now spool-gun ready, making it more cost effective in the welder/spool gun package class. The Power MIG 255XT comes standard with timer functions--including a four-step interlock, spot mode, adjustable run-in speed--for increased welding control.

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