{"product_id":"matweld-welder-invert-200a-220v-vrd","title":"MATWELD WELDER INVERT 200A 220V VRD","description":"\u003cp\u003eVRD stands for Voltage Reduction Device\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA VRD reduces the maximum open circuit voltage across the output terminals to below 15 volts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a safety requirement of most mines in South Africa when the unit is to be operated underground or in damp conditions. The presence of a VRD can however cause\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edifficulty in the striking and re-striking of the arc with less skilled operators. This is because the machine has to rapidly change from the reduced open circuit voltage of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebelow 15 volts to the open circuit voltage of around 56 volts necessary to strike the arc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Compact and lightweight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Stable Arc with excellent striking capabilities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Hot Start MMA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Over Voltage and Over Current protection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Suitable for Scratch Start TIG welding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Supplied with welding cables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Please Note: All VRD Machines must be\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt in and can’t have an on\/off function\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MATWELD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47992762073342,"sku":"MAT9055VRD","price":4160.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5396\/0958\/files\/MAT9055VRD.jpg?v=1774358016","url":"https:\/\/singlesourcesuppliers.co.za\/products\/matweld-welder-invert-200a-220v-vrd","provider":"Single Source Suppliers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}