Power MIG®
. The Professional’s ChoiceSM

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Whetheryou’re a farmer or a fabricator, an autobody shop or a
backyardmechanic, the Power MIG®180C will help you get the job
done!It’s a portable wire welder designed for use with industrial
230volt input power, so you can weld on thicker material— up to
3/16"with MIG welding and 1/2" with gas-less flux-cored welding.
Usethe continuous voltage control to precisely dial in the
settingssome thin sheet metal and aluminum
applicationsrequire for optimal results.
Lincoln®DiamondCore Technologyand the rugged
industrialdrive system will make it easy to get great
resultson steel, stainless or aluminum. Compare
performance,features and price. . . you’ll settle on
PowerMIG®. The Professional’s ChoiceSM!
Processes
MIG,Flux-Cored
WIRE FEEDER/WELDERSPublication E7.24 4/08
www.lincolnelectric.com
Advantage Lincoln
Power MIG®180C
CV

DC

1
60
Hz
Output
Input
Shown:
K2473-1Power MIG®180C
Dimensions
Product Product RatedOutput InputCurrent @ Hx W x D NetWeight
Name Number InputPower Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle RatedOutput OutputRange inches(mm) lbs.(kg)
PowerMIG®180C K2473-1 208/230/1/60 130A/17V/30% 20A 30-180AmpsDC 14 x 10.15 x 18.6 66
130A/20V/30% 50-500ipm WFS (357 x 258 x 472) (30)
(1.3-12.7m/min)
Max.OCV: 33
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
SuperiorArc Performance:
ExclusiveDiamond Core Technology™ delivers an outstanding arc
younotice immediately compared to competitive models:
– Great arc starts make getting started easy.
– Wide voltage ‘sweet spot’ gives you a very forgiving arc, so setting
controlsis a snap.
– Extremely low spatter reduces clean-up.
– Outstanding aluminum & stainless performance, not just mild
steel.
Wide30 – 180 amp welding output range is the highest output in its
class– use .025" wire on the thinnest sheet metal up to .045" flux-
coredwire for thick plate.
MIGweld 24 gauge up through 3/16" sheet metal in a single pass.
Weldup to 1/2" steel using self-shielded Lincoln®Innershield®wires
(FCAW-S).
ProfessionalFeatures:
IndustrialCast Aluminum Drive features:
– Dual gear-driven drive rolls for positive traction.
– Patented split wire guides for optimal wire alignment.
– Brass-to-Brass gun connections for enhanced connectivity.
– Large industrial closed-design drive motor for improved torque
andtrouble-free performance.
SpoolGun Ready – add the optional Magnum®100SG spool gun for
reliableoperation at the high wire feed speeds aluminum welding
demands. No expensive outboard modules required.
NoHassle Tool-less Design – for wire spool mounting, wire drive
serviceand polarity changes.
GetMore, Do More – Start out with more contact tips, nozzles, drive
rollsand wire electrode for MIG or flux-cored welding.
Innovativecontact tip, drive roll and nozzle storage keeps all your
consumablesclose at hand.
Electrically‘cold’ electrode provides an added measure of operator
safety.
SuperbQuality:
Patent-pendingPower Chassis™ channels air flow to cool power
systems,structurally secures key components and traps wires and
cablesto avoid unnecessar y abrasion.
ToughestPC Board Protection in the industry – ‘Potted’ to seal sen-
sitivecomponents from the environment, ‘trayed’ in a tough plastic
trayto add rigidity and shock resistance.
• Three-year Lincoln warranty. Two-year extended warranty available –
(U.S.and Canada only).