Shield-Arc 500AS

Heavy duty diesel engine driven welder

600 amp 4 kVA AC power

J6.70 2/05
 For Heavy Duty DC Mobile Arc Welding

tightly-wound well-insulated
windings, separate excitation, and
advanced cooling systems.
To ensure maximum reliability in
high and low extremes of ambient
temperature and in high humidity,
welder windings are double-dipped
and baked, while all AC windings
Lincoln’s Shield-Arc 500AS is both
a rugged four cylinder, diesel
ADVANTAGE are triple-dipped. Field windings are
fuse protected against burn out.
engine driven 600 amp DC arc LINCOLN Additionally, the DC armature is
welder and 4kVA AC power dynamically balanced to ensure
generator. This robust diesel • 600 amp DC engine driven
welder. smooth operation.
powered field welder has been
designed and built specifically for • 4kVA 240 V or 2kVA 115 V 50Hz The Dual Control System time-
rugged working conditions like aux power. saving Lincoln feature, permits
cross country pipeline laying, independent control of welding
• Proven generators with pure DC current and voltage, allowing
mining, construction sites, civil welding output.
enginering projects and on-site stepless variation of generator
maintenance. Offering reliable pure • Designed for pipewelding and output to obtain the right arc
DC arc welding performance with applications where arc characteristics and precise arc heat
outstanding arc characteristics for performance is critical. to suit the job in hand. Open circuit
all stick welding applications. • Precise control of both current voltage and amperage can be
and open circuit voltage lets the varied continuously and
Shield-Arc power sources have an independently of each other.
unmatched reputation among operator select arc charact-
pipeliner’s and other field welders eristics need for each job. Controls are positive and cannot
on demanding jobs. It is a tried and • Dual continuous control allows creep during use, avoiding arc
trusted Lincoln design, refined over stepless variation of current from variation during welding.Dual
many years service and providing 60 to 600 amps. Continuous Control has many
superb reliability even under the unique advantages in all
• Ideal for on-site power source applications, especially out-of-
toughest operating conditions. The for carbon arc gouging.
Perkins diesel engine provides position field welding, and is
ample reserve power for instant • Heavy duty time tested welders essential for optimum performance
response to changing arc of the industry. in vertical down stove-pipe welding
conditions, delivering optimum • Lincoln “plus rated” exceeds of pipelines. Up to 5.6mm
performance over years of service. NEMA electrodes may be used without arc
popouts.
The 500AS is built in a heavy • Auxiliary power and welding
gauge steel case and it’s classic A- available simultaneously. The Polarity Switch allows polarity
frame design gives a rigid chassis, change without swapping leads on
• All day welding with a 64 litre terminals. It can also isolate the
unbuilt strength and rugged fuel tank.
construction maintains alignment welding circuit — an important
and protects internal parts for long • Engine watcher, protects engine safety feature.
trouble free working life required to from running at excessively high Base Frame - a channel section
withstand the barsh conditions temperatures, low oil level. frame provides a rigid single base
encountered on cross country • Liquid cooled Perkin’s diesel for both engine and generator,
pipelines. The 500AS can be engine. eliminating any risk of misalignment
mounted on trucks, skids and when the unit is moved or lifted by
trailers or lifted to site locations by FEATURES crane. Optional undercarriages bolt
crane using the built-in lifting eye. The 500AS welding generator to the chassis frame.
Specialised Lincoln design features exceeds the rigid rating require- Remote Current Control is
make the 500AS the logical choice ments of AS1966.2 and NEMA. separate, optional unit for remote
wherever welding requiers exacting Special design features include control of welding current by the
tolerances and premium performance. laminated frame and pole pieces, operator.
 Shield-Arc 500AS

A CLOSER LOOK
Oil pressure gauge

Water temperature gauge

Battery Voltmeter
Key start

Battery charge light

Continuous current control
Engine watcher light

Application selector/OCV Negative output stud

Polarity switch

Positive output stud

Aux switch

Auxilliary outlets 240V

Circuit breaker
Auxilliary outlets 115V

Auxilliary Power - an AC alternator acclaimed Perkins diesel, operating running in hot areas of Australia,
is standard and shares a common well within its rating. The Lincoln the Middle East and Asia.
shaft with the DC generator. Stable 500AS provides sustained high- Antifreeze is permissible in sub-
welding current and auxiliary power output welding performance with zero locations.
supply are assured, even when minimum maintenance. It is Battery and Starting
used simultaneously, because they dynamically balanced and vibration A heavy duty 12V starter motor,
are isolated against inductive free. alternator and battery ensure
interference. And it’s very economical to run. The reliable key starts and allow easy
Protection against weather and engine is protected from running at on-site servicing.
excess currents is standard. excessively high temperatures and Warranty
Switched auxiliary outlets provide low oil levels by a cut-out. Three year worldwide warranty.
power for drills, angle grinders, etc. Fuel Tank The engine has the engine
while welding. 64-litre fuel tank capacity permits at manufacturer’s warranty.
Unique excitation circuits give a least one day’s constant running. Fuel - Large sediment bowl
60Hz stabilised AC voltage supply Large inlet assists rapid field cartridge filter protects the engine
with minimum variation despite refuelling. and injection system.
varying auxiliary and welding loads. Governor
Light globes will not flicker and fade Oil - Full-flow pressure system with
Constant-speed type. Maintains replaceable filter.
nor will power tools lose speed steady engine speed for correct
even when an arc is struck. welding output — essential for Air - Heavy duty air cleaner, dry type.
Enough 240V auxiliary power is producing top quality welds in Instruments
available to light up forty 100W pipeline and alloy steel fabrication, Charging circuit voltmeter, oil
incandescent globes. Specific AC as well as many other critical pressure gauge, water temperature
auxiliary power output is 16.5 amps applications. gauge, Hour meter. Engine watcher
total current from 240 and 115 volt Cooling protects the engine from running at
outlets; for example 10 amps at 240 The pressure cooling system has excessive high temperatures and
volts and 6.5 amps at 115 volts. ample capacity to ensure efficient low oil levels by a cut-out.
Auxiliary power rating is continuous,
Welder output (Amps) Maximum permissible
providing the engine manufacturer's
Auxiliary Power Load (Amps)
lubrication and maintenance
400 or less 16.5
schedules are adhered to.
400-450 12
Engine 450-500 8
Powered by the universally 500-600 4
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Generator
Rated to Lincoln ‘Plus’ Weight Dimensions
Part Output AS1966.2 rating Aux Power* (dry) HxWxD
Number Range and NEMA Duty Cycle 60Hz AC kg mm
KA1353 60-600 Amp 400A,36V@60% 475A,40V@60% 4kVA-240V 880 1004 x 623 x 1701
380A,36V@100% or
2kVA-115V
* Any combination, max total current draw of 16.5 amps
Engine
Power (rated Max operating
Model Cylinders Cooling Capacity to BS5514.1997) inclination Cooling Governor
Perkins 4 Liquid 3.9 litre 45kW@1800rpm 14º Centrifugal Mechanical
1004-4 diesel cooled (61 B.h.p) pump on injector pump

Sound levels @ 7m Your local Lincoln distributor is

No Load Loaded
Standard 80dBA 82.5dBA
Sound reduced 75dBA 76.5dBA

RECOMMENDED Tropic Proofing - provides extra

protection for service in high humidity
Includes Gas Solenoid & Internal
OPTIONS environments. Order T
Contactor. Requires CV adapter.
Order K449
Undercarriages (Two-wheeled)* Sound Damping Kit - Factory fitted, or Accessory Kit - Contains 1 electrode
Basic Trailer Order KA1065 customer fitted kit is available for sound holder, 1 ground clamp, 1 helmet,
with springs Order KA1066 reduction. Kit Order KA1047 1 wire brush, 1 chipping hammer
with springs & brakes Order KA1068 Factory Fitted Order S . Order KIT400
Jockey wheel Order KA1198 CV Adaptor - provides constant voltage Lead Kit - Contains one 10m electrode
Mud guard kit Order KA1069 lead and one 9m ground lead, complete
(CV) output with improved arc stability
with lugs. Order KIT1700
Undercarriages (Four Wheeled) for Innershield welding. Also excellent
Remote Field Control - For current
With towbar, springs and steerable front for MIG welding. Easy installation.
control up to 15m away from welder.
wheels. Ring type coupling on towbar. Recommended wire feeders are the
Order KA1021
Order KA1037 LN-25 and LN-23P. Order KA1208
High-FreqTM - provides high frequency
* Undercarriages supplied with ring type LN-25 Wire Feeder - Portable CC/CV plus a gas valve for DC TIG welding.
coupling unit for flux-cored and MIG welding. Order K799-1

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customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based
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The Lincoln Electric Company Your local Lincoln distributor is:

(Australia) Pty. Ltd.
35 Bryant Street, Padstow, NSW 2211
Ph: 1300 728 720 (AUST ONLY)

Ph: +61 2 9772 7222

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11 Pandan Crescent, Singapore
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