Welding machine "Svarog": review, description, characteristics and reviews

One of the most popular brands of welding equipment in our country is "Svarog". Apparatus of this type is appreciated by consumers mainly for good build quality and convenience in use at not too high cost. The manufacturer of these devices offers the domestic consumer a variety of its types from simple inverters for cottages to two-unit semi-automatic devices and serious plasma cutters.

Who releases

The characteristic name of these devices, it would seem, unequivocally suggests that they are manufactured by a Russian company. However, strangely enough, it is not so. The welding company "Svarog" produces Chinese company Jasic Technology. This name, apparently, is just a clever marketing move.

Began to sell welding machines inverter-type "Svarog" in Russia firm Jasic not so long ago - in 2007. However, by now, the products of this brand have already earned recognition of domestic masters. And not without reason. The quality of it, despite the fact that it is released in China, is on top. The company Jasic produces a variety of types of household appliances and equipment. And all the goods produced by it, judging by the opinions of consumers, the quality is very good. The annual turnover of this corporation to date is more than 1-2 million dollars per year.

Varieties of devices "Svarog"

To date, Jasic has been selling two main groups of welding devices on the Russian market:

• The entry level. Equipment of this category has a current strength of usually 120-140 A.

• Powerful welding machines. The equipment of this group is designed for a current strength of 160-225 A.

The welding machine "Svarog" can be produced both in plastic housing and in metal.

As for the model range, it really is very wide. The Chinese offer domestic masters about 40 kinds of this equipment. If desired, you can buy a device designed for arc welding manually , semi-automatic, air-plasma or argon-arc. Jasic Corporation also produces universal models, the work on which can be made using several technologies.

The device for manual welding

This type of equipment "Svarog" is most popular among summer residents, garage owners and owners of very small enterprises. With their help, you can produce a variety of types of welding. But they are considered the most convenient when performing work in conditions of close space or at altitude. The fact is that they usually have compact dimensions, and the weight is very small.

To the merits of such equipment as the welding machine "Svarog" consumers also include a very low cost. To buy such a device for your country plot can afford any Russian. The cost of equipment "Svarog", designed for manual welding, is only about 7-10 thousand rubles.

Semi-automatic devices "Svarog"

For manual arc welding , models of not too high power are usually sold. Semiautomatic "Svarog" can be calculated as a small maximum current strength, and significant. An example of the devices of the first version can be considered the "Svarog" device MIG 160. This equipment can be used both for welding in semi-automatic wire mode and for piece electrodes. Of course, the higher cost is what distinguishes such welding machines "Svarog". Prices for them may fluctuate around 20-27 thousand rubles.

Completion and functionality of semiautomatic devices

The Jasic products of this type received good customer feedback, including for the fact that it is initially supplemented with a cable with a clamp for earthing and a welding torch. Most of the vehicles of other brands need to be bought separately. True length of the burner is only 3 m. Therefore, if a welder needs a five-meter, it will have to be bought separately.

Semiautomatic welding machine "Svarog" is convenient for work, including for the fact that they have such additional functions as:

• HotStart. A hot start is a draft of an electric current when the workpiece touches the electrode. This function is very useful when using not very high-quality electrodes, welding rusty products, with reduced voltage in the network, and so on.

• ArcForce. This is also a very convenient feature. If the arc is extinguished during welding for some reason, a current is spilled. That is, you can do the work while using the Svarog machine without interruption.

• Antistick. If this function is present, the voltage is reset to zero when the electrode is stuck. The same happens with welding current. As a result, the electrode can be very easily torn from the workpiece and continue working.

Apparatus for argon welding

Equipment "Svarog" of this type is divided into two main categories. If desired, you can buy manufactured by Jasic:

• Universal MMA / TIG;

• Welding machine "Svarog" TIG.

With the use of the first variety, it is possible to weld both melting electrodes and tungsten ones. Worth such a welding machine "Svarog" a little expensive. When using TIG equipment, work is done only by tungsten non-consumable electrodes.

Welding machines "Svarog": consumer reviews

The opinion of domestic masters about the devices of this brand has developed, as already mentioned, quite good. Consumers consider welding machines "Svarog" equipment reliable and, most importantly, sound. They keep the arc very well, including during long operation, and also perform their functions perfectly even under reduced voltage.

A good opinion about these devices has developed both for experienced masters and for those who have just recently decided to learn this kind of work. The functions of forcing the arc and anti-tack are very helpful in working especially for beginners.

Praise domestic masters inverter welding machine "Svarog" and for the fact that in most cases it is equipped with soft durable wires, which are also very long. Truckers equipment of this brand was for the soul of the fact that it can work even under reduced voltage (up to 150 V).

Of the disadvantages of domestic welders note only that on some models on the suitcase there is no handle. It is not always convenient to carry this equipment on a belt. Also, consumers consider the minuses of the Svarog machines to be a bit demanding for dust removal.

What you should know about

It is not too difficult to know the current strength of the devices sold on the market today. Usually this parameter is equal to the digit used in the marking. Unfortunately, this does not apply to Svarog equipment. If the mark is 200, it does not mean that the device is designed for 200 V current. Most likely, this value will be smaller. Why the Chinese decided to move away from traditional labeling is unknown. Perhaps this is also just a marketing move.

Below we present to your attention a small table of correspondences of markings and current strength.

The lineup

Each of the groups of inverters considered above is represented by several models. So, for example, very popular with masters are the "Svarog" ARC 125 and ARC 145, designed for manual arc welding. These devices of the initial group have a current strength of 120-140 A, small dimensions and low weight.

For powerful devices, for example, you can include a welding machine inverter "Svarog" ARC 165. 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 certainly makes it very convenient and practical.

The most popular model for 180 A is the ARC 205. Current strength in 200 A is currently different only one device of this brand - "Svarog" ARC 200V. But at the same time the manufacturer produces two models for 225 A - "Svarog" ARC 200 and ARC 250.

Specifications

Below for an example we present to your attention the table with technical characteristics of the device "Svarog" ARC 205.

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 package of this model usually includes a ground terminal, a cable of 5 meters, two tips of ACS and an electric holder for 200 A.