10 best firms of welding machines

The first patent for a welding machine was issued back in 1886. Since then, the combination of metals under the action of electric current has been actively used in various spheres of human activity. And the equipment is still being improved; they can be used not only by qualified professionals, but also by home craftsmen.

Today, the domestic market presents products of Russian and foreign companies. When choosing a suitable welder, experts advise to pay attention to the design of the device.

1. The older generation of welding machine is associated with a power transformer. This is a simple, unpretentious and reliable device, which at the output gives an alternating current with a voltage of 50-90 V and a current of 100-200 A. The disadvantages of this type are the large weight and dimensions, the difficulty of holding the arc and low efficiency.
2. Welding rectifiers look somewhat more modern. They have semiconductor valves, which make the current constant. Therefore, the arc becomes stable. The disadvantages of rectifiers include the high price, the inability to work from the household network, the complex structure.
3. Very high quality of a seam turns out when using welding semiautomatic devices. In these devices the role of an electrode is played by a wire thickness (0.6-1.6 mm). It is fed to the welding zone with the help of a special mechanism, and protective gas (carbon dioxide, argon) enters here. All these systems make the device quite heavy and cumbersome. Semiautomatic machines are expensive, a lot of money is required for the purchase of consumables.
4. The most modern type of welders are inverters. In them, the electric current changes its parameters several times. At the first stage, the current is rectified in semiconductors, then smoothing occurs, turning into alternating current. In the end, a small transformer and high-pass filter help to achieve optimal parameters. The result is a high efficiency of the device (up to 95%), low weight and miniature dimensions. The downside of the inverter is the high price, the fear of moisture, dust, chips.

Our review includes the best manufacturers of welding machines. The following criteria were taken into account when compiling the rating:

• device innovation;
• the width of the model range;
• specifications;
• affordability;
• expert opinion;
• user reviews.

Top 10 best manufacturers of welding machines

10 Cedar

Most of the welding machines under the Kedr brand are developed in Russia, while equipment is manufactured at the Chinese enterprise Riland Industry CO., Ltd. Manufacturer from China specializes in the production of welders since 1993. Today the company is considered the market leader in inverter technology. Consumer is offered a wide range, where there are models for solving household tasks, as well as industrial devices with high performance. In this case, all models are different designed and reliable modular design.

Russian consumers have a high interest in the Kedr MMA-200 welder. In the reviews, they praise the device for accessibility, good quality of the seam, preservation of working capacity at reduced voltage.The disadvantages include a lot of weight and short wires. There are questions and service.

9 ELITECH

The well-known brand ELITECH belongs to the Russian company "LIT Trading". The production of electrical products is established in China and Belarus, some parts and assemblies are made in Italy. Under this brand, a wide range of tools is produced, including low cost welding machines. All enterprises of the concern have passed ISO 9001 certification. Products that are supplied to the domestic market fully meet the requirements of the PCT. In order to maintain and repair ELITECH welders in a timely manner, the company opened more than 100 service centers throughout the country.

Many models managed to win recognition from domestic masters. One of them is the inverter ELITECH AIS 200. In a review, the owners report advantages such as accessibility, good welding quality, lightness and compactness. Budget models have disadvantages, for example, weak short wires, inconvenient adjustment of current.

8 Foxweld

The largest European manufacturer of welding equipment is the Italian company FoxWeld. Products are supplied to all continents, the manufacturer has found its niche in Russia. The Italians focused on high-quality assembly, a rich assortment and product reliability. But the main advantage of FoxWeld welders, according to experts, is a high degree of protection. For all products the company has European and Russian certificates. In Russia, the company managed to establish a clear work of service centers, to create an extensive dealer network. Therefore, there are no problems with the maintenance and repair of welding equipment.

About the excellent working properties of FoxWeld devices can be read in the reviews of domestic users. Such options as anti-sticking, hot start in the model FoxWeld Master 202 work very well. The weak sides of the device are a bad electrode holder and short wires.

7 Svarog

Brand "Svarog" is a thoughtful marketing ploy of the Chinese company Jasic Technology. Three enterprises have been producing welding equipment since 2005. Four research institutes are developing new models. The company quickly gained appreciation in their own country, and already in 2007 the trademark Svarog appeared in Russia. Products quickly became popular due to affordable price, reliability and simplicity of equipment. The quality of the products is confirmed by the ISO 9001 certificate. The company’s product range includes devices for manual arc welding, inverters and semi-automatic machines.

High positions in terms of rating and popularity at NM are taken by the Svarog 200 and Svarog 160 models. Users note the high quality of assembly and welding, the convenience of tinctures, and endurance to voltage drops. Of the minuses stands out the demands on the quality of electrodes.

6 RESANTA

The largest Latvian manufacturer of power tools S.I.A. RESANTA was able to win wide acclaim in Russia. Welding machines are especially popular. The company began its production activities after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1993 with the manufacture of stabilizers. Products are sold not only in the CIS, but also in the EU countries. The company constantly shows its products at international exhibitions, where it has repeatedly hit the top three. At the 18th exhibition "Electro-2009", the ASN-500/1-C model was recognized as the best voltage stabilizer.

Welding inverters of RESANTA SAI-220 became very popular in Russia.In reviews, users note the high performance of the device, high-quality assembly and compactness. The manufacturer should work on the strength of the mass clamping and the protection of the internal space from dust.

5 Aurora

In 1993, the Chinese company Riland Power Source Technology was created. She took up the issue of inverter welding equipment. Products under the brand Aurora PRO began to be supplied to the construction markets in 2012. By that time, the company managed to win awards at prestigious exhibitions of welding equipment, to receive international quality certificates GS, CE, CCC, CSA. Experts note the fact that in the pursuit of profit, the manufacturer does not forget about the environment, investing in new technologies with less carbon dioxide emissions.

One of the most popular series of inverter welders in our country was the Aurora 200. Users in the reviews note such advantages as high-quality assembly, fine tuning of operating modes, and reliability. Of the minuses wizards emit a lot of weight, the lack of interchangeable tips.

4 Eurolux

The rapid development is observed in the young German company Eurolux. She has been working in the welding equipment market of Eastern Europe since 1991. After establishing joint production with an Azerbaijani partner, the company expanded the sales market at the expense of the Central Asian states. Eurolux welding machines are manufactured in advanced enterprises, all products meet the requirements of international quality standards. A distinctive feature of the welders is IGBT inverter technology. It allowed to reduce the weight of the devices and reduce the overall dimensions. At the same time, the manufacturer managed to maintain excellent weld quality and high cycle rates.

In garages and workshops of Russians, such Eurolux IWM-160 and Eurolux IWM-190 devices are most common. In the reviews, the owners praise them for their compactness and ease of use, they do not heat up even after long work. The disadvantages include only short wires.

3 BLUEWELD

The widest range of welding machines is represented in 120 countries around the world by BLUEWELD. Since the establishment of the enterprise (1963), employees have been tirelessly developing new designs, introducing innovative technologies. As a result, the Spotter I-Plus 12000 unit was recognized as the best equipment for spot welding in 2010. They began to be equipped with service centers for auto giants Ford and Honda. The company has built an extensive dealer network, providing its customers with not only the ability to service equipment, but also training services for employees.

The welding inverter BLUEWELD Prestige 216 PRO has become popular in our country. It allows not only arc welding (MMA), but also work in argon (TIG). In reviews, users praise the device for ease, reliability and versatility. With good electrodes, you can get the perfect seam quality.

2 Interskol

The leading positions in the Russian power tool market are occupied by the company Interskol. Over 15 years of existence, the company was able to sell more than 40 million units of products. A special place in it occupy welding machines. The company boasts the lowest percentage of return of goods under warranty, an extensive distribution network, an affordable price and a wide range. Interskol managed to get international recognition. In 2009, the manufacturer became a full member of the European Power Tool Association, EPTA (European Power Tool Manufacturers Association), which includes only 14 well-known brands. The quality of its products is confirmed by a Russian company with a 2-year warranty.

Based on the reviews on the thematic forums, you can make a conclusion about the most popular welders. This model is Interskol ISA-200, which is characterized by high-quality assembly and ease of setting operating parameters.

1 Fubag

For the past 40 years, the German company Fubag has been operating in the European market.She specializes in the manufacture of tools and equipment for repair and construction. The manufacturer seeks to produce high-quality and affordable products for all sectors of society. The company has 19 production sites in different countries, and the development of new welders is carried out by a specialized technology center in France. The company boasts many awards at international exhibitions. Of the latest achievements, it is worth noting the victory of the FUBAG IQ welding inverter in the international competition IF DESIGN AWARD 2018 in the nomination PRODUCT.

Particularly famous in our country were household inverters Fubag IR 160 (the choice of buyers for NM) and Fubag IR 200 (most requests in wordstat.yandex.ru). These affordable and high-quality devices can be found among home craftsmen and professionals.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of welding machines?
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Aurora

BLUEWELD

ELITECH

Eurolux

Foxweld

Fubag

Interskol

Cedar

Resanta

Svarog

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