One of the most popular brands of welding equipment in our country is Svarog. Devices of this type are appreciated by consumers mainly for good build quality and ease of use at not too high cost. The manufacturer of these devices offers the domestic consumer its most diverse types, from simple inverters for cottages to two-unit semiautomatic devices and serious plasma cutters.
Who releases
The characteristic name of these devices, it would seem, clearly indicates that they are produced by a Russian company. However, oddly enough, this is not so. The Svarog welding equipment is manufactured by the Chinese company Jasic Technology. This name, apparently, is simply a clever marketing ploy.
Jasic started selling inverter-type Svarog welding machines in Russia not so long ago - in 2007. However, to date, the products of this brand have already earned the recognition of domestic masters. And not without reason. The quality of it, despite the fact that it was released in China, is on top. Jasic produces a wide variety of household appliances and equipment. And all the goods manufactured by her, judging by consumer reviews, are of very good quality. The annual turnover of this corporation to date is more than 1-2 million dollars a year.
Varieties of Svarog devices
Currently, Jasic sells two main groups of welding devices in the Russian market:
The welding machine "Svarog" can be produced both in a plastic case and in a metal one.
As for the lineup, it is really very wide. The Chinese offer domestic masters about 40 types of this equipment. If desired, you can purchase a machine designed for manual arc welding, a semiautomatic device , air-plasma or argon-arc. Jasic Corporation also produces universal models, which can be operated using several technologies.
Manual welding machine
This type of equipment "Svarog" is most popular among summer residents, garage masters and owners of very small enterprises. With their help, you can produce a variety of types of welding. But they are considered most convenient when performing work in tight spaces or at heights. The fact is that they are usually compact in size and very light in weight.
The advantages of such equipment as the welding machine "Svarog" consumers also include a very low cost. Any Russian can afford to buy such a device for his summer cottage. The cost of the Svarog equipment, intended for manual welding, is only about 7-10 thousand rubles.
Semiautomatic devices "Svarog"
For manual arc welding , models of not too high power are usually sold. Semi-automatic "Svarog" can be designed for both a small maximum current and a significant one. The Svarog MIG 160 apparatus can be considered an example of devices of the first variety. This equipment can be used both for welding in a semi-automatic mode of wire and with piece electrodes. Of course, a higher cost is what distinguishes such Svarog welding machines. Prices for them can fluctuate around 20-27 thousand rubles.
Complete set and functionality of semiautomatic devices
Jasic products of this type have earned good customer reviews, including for the fact that it was originally supplemented with a cable with a grounding clamp and a welding torch. For most devices of other brands, the latter must be purchased separately. True, the length of the burner is only 3 m. Therefore, if the welder needs a five-meter, it will have to be bought separately.
The Svarog welding semiautomatic welding machine is considered convenient in operation, including because they have such additional functions as:
HotStart A hot start is a surge of electric current when the workpiece is touched by an electrode. This function is very useful when using not too high-quality electrodes, welding of rusty products, at low voltage in the network, etc.
ArcForce It is also a very convenient feature. If during welding, for some reason, the arc goes out, a surge of current occurs. That is, you can perform work when using the Svarog apparatus without interruption.
Antistick. With this function, if the electrode sticks, the voltage is reset to zero. The same thing happens with welding current. As a result, the electrode can very easily be torn from the workpiece and continue to work.
Argon welding machines
Svarog equipment of this type is divided into two main categories. If desired, you can buy manufactured by Jasic:
Using the first variety, both melting electrodes and tungsten can be welded. Such a welding machine Svarog costs a little more. When using TIG equipment, work is carried out only by tungsten non-consumable electrodes.
Welding machines "Svarog": customer reviews
The opinion of domestic masters about the devices of this brand has developed, as already mentioned, pretty good. Consumers consider Svarog welding machines to be reliable and, most importantly, solid. They hold the arc very well, including during long-term operation; moreover, they perfectly perform their functions even at low voltage.
Good opinion about these devices has developed both among experienced craftsmen and those who have only recently decided to learn this type of work. The afterburner functions of the arc and anti-sticking help a lot in the work, especially for beginners.
Domestic masters praise the Svarog inverter welding machine, and for the fact that in most cases it is equipped with soft, durable wires, which also have a very long length. Summer residents liked this brand of equipment because it can work even at low voltage (up to 150 V).
Of the shortcomings, domestic welders note only that on some models there is no handle on the suitcase. Carrying this equipment on a belt is not always convenient. Also, the minuses of the Svarog apparatus are consumers attribute some exactingness to cleaning from dust.
What you should know about
It is not too difficult to find out the current strength of devices sold on the modern market. Usually this parameter is equal to the number used in the marking. Unfortunately, this does not apply to Svarog equipment. If the marking is 200, this does not mean that the device is designed for a current of 200 V. Most likely, this value will be lower. Why the Chinese decided to move away from traditional labeling is unknown. Perhaps this is also just a marketing ploy.
Below we present to your attention a small table of correspondence of markings and current strength.
Parameters | Value |
"Svarog ARC 125" | 10-120 A with a power consumption of 3.9 kVA |
ARC 165 | up to 160 A (5.3 kVA) |
ARC 205 | up to 180 A (6.9 kVA) |
ARC 200V | up to 200 A (7) |
ARC 250 | up to 225 A (9.4) |
The lineup
Each of the groups of inverters discussed above is represented by several models. So, for example, the Svarog devices ARC 125 and ARC 145, designed for manual arc welding, are very popular with masters. These devices of the initial group have a current strength of 120-140 A, small dimensions and light weight.
For example, powerful machines include the Svarog inverter ARC 165 welding machine. This model is most in demand among manufacturers and installers. Despite the rather large maximum current strength of 160 A, this equipment is not very large, which, of course, makes it very convenient to use and practical.
The most popular model for 180 A is the ARC 205. At present, only one apparatus of this brand is distinguished by the current strength of 200 A - “Svarog” ARC 200V. But at the same time, the manufacturer produces two 225 A models - Svarog ARC 200 and ARC 250.
Specifications
Below, for an example, we present to your attention a table with the technical characteristics of the Svarog apparatus ARC 205.
Parameter | Value |
Required voltage | 220 V |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Amperage | 10-180 A |
Efficiency | 85% |
Electrode diameter | 1.6-5 mm |
Model Dimensions | 336x120x198 mm |
Weight | 5.8 kg |
Degree of protection | F |
Like any other model of this manufacturer, Svarog 205 can operate both from a centralized network and from a generator. The latter can be both diesel and gasoline. The delivery set of this model usually includes an earth terminal, a cable of 5 meters, two terminals of the ACS and an electric holder of 200 A.