The ESAB A6 OGA is a reliable, high-performance iron powder equipment carefully engineered to ensure the most efficient and consistent iron powder feed. It offers a precise and optimal mixture of iron powder and shielding gas for a wide range of applications, including surfacing, cladding, and thermal spraying. With its robust design and user-friendly interface, it is a valuable addition to any welding setup, enhancing productivity and ensuring high-quality results.
The ESAB A6 OGA is a reliable, high-performance iron powder equipment carefully engineered to ensure the most efficient and consistent iron powder feed. It offers a precise and optimal mixture of iron powder and shielding gas for a wide range of applications, including surfacing, cladding, and thermal spraying. With its robust design and user-friendly interface, it is a valuable addition to any welding setup, enhancing productivity and ensuring high-quality results.
Valid for serial no. 452--xxx--xxxx0443 404 001 2005--05--24
A6 OGA
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Järnpulverutrustning
Jernpulverudstyr
Jernpulverutstyr
Rautajauhelaitteisto
Iron powder equipment
Eisenpulverzuführgerät
Equipement de flux de fer
IJzerpoederuitrusting
Equipo para polvo de hierro
Attrezzatura per polvere metallica
Equipamento para pó de ferro
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Bruksanvisning
Brugsanvisning
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Käyttöohjeet
Instruction manual
Betriebsanweisung
Manuel d’instructions
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Instrucciones de uso
Istruzioni per l’uso
Manual de instruções
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FÖRSÄKRAN OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE
Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå, Sverige, försäkrar under eget ansvar att
järnpulverutrustning A6 OGA från serienummer 452 är i överensstämmelse m ed
standard EN 60292 enligt villkoren i direktiv (89/392/EEG) med tillägg (93/68/EEG)
och standard EN 50199 enligt villkoren i dir ektiv (89/336/EEG) med tillägg
(93/68/EEG).
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OVERENSSTEMMELSEERKLÆRING
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S-- 695 81 Laxå, Sverige, erklærer på eget ansvar, at
jernpulverudstyr A6 OGA fra serienummer 452 er i overensstemmelse med standar-
den EN 60292 ifølge betingelserne i dir e ktiv (89/392/EØF) med tillæg (93/68/EØF)
og standarden EN 50199 ifølge betingelsern e i direktiv (89/336/EØF) m e d tillæg
(93/68/EØF).
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FORSIKRING OM SAMSVAR
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå, Sverige, forsikrer på eget ansvar at
jernpulverutstyr A6 OGA fra serienummer 452 er i overensstemmelse med standard
EN 60292 i fø lge vilkår ene i direktiv (89/392/EF) med tillegg (93/68/EF) og standard
EN 50199 i fø lge vilkår ene i direktiv (89/336/EF) m ed tillegg (93/68/EF).
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VAATIMUSTENMUKAISUUSVAKUUTUS
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå, Ruotsi, vakuuttaa omalla vastuullaan,
että rautajauhelaitteisto A6 OGA alkaen sarjanumerosta 452 täyttää standardin EN
60292 vaatimukset direktiivin (89/392/ETY) ja sen lisäysten (93/68/ETY) ehtojen mu-
kaisesti sekä standardin EN 50199 vaatimukset direktiivin (89/336/ETY) ja sen lisä -
ysten (93/68/ETY) ehtojen mukaisesti.
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DECLARATION OF CONF ORMITY
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå, Sweden, gives its unreserved guaran-
tee that iron powder equipment A6 OGA from serial number 452 complies with stan-
dard EN 60292, in accordance with the requirements of directive (89/392/EEC) and
addendum (93/68/EEC), and with standard EN 50199, in accordance with the re -
quirements of directive (89/336/EEC) and addendum (93/68/EEC).
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ZULASSUNGSNACHWEIS
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå Schweden, bestätigt hiermit in Eigen-
verantwortung, daß der Eisenpulverzuführgerät A6 OGA ab Seriennummer 452 dem
Standard EN 60292 gemäß den Bedingungen der Direktive (89/392/EEG) mit Zu satz
(93/68/EEG) und dem Standard EN 50199 gemäß den Bedingungen der Direktive
(89/336/EEG) m it Zusatz (93/68/EEG) entspricht.
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CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITÉ
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå, Suède, certifie que la Equipement de
flux de fer A6 OGA à partir du numéro de série 452 est conforme à la norme EN
60292 selon les conditions de la directive ( 89/392/CEE) avec additif (93/68/CEE) et
à la norme EN 50199 selon les conditions de la directive (89/336/CEE) avec additif
(93/68/CEE).
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VERKLARING VAN OVEREENSTEMMING
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå Zweden, verklaart geheel onder eigen
verantwoordelijkheid dat Ijzer poeder uitrusting A6 OGA van het serienummer 452 in
overeenstemming is me t norm EN 60292 conform d e bepalingen in richtlijn
(89/392/EEG) met annex (93/68/EEG) en met norm EN 50199 conform de bespalin-
gen in richtlijn (89/336/EEG) met annex (93/68/EEG).
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DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå, Suecia, garantiza bajo propia respon-
sabilidad que el equipo para polvo de hierro A6 OGA a partir del número de serie
452 concuerda con la norma EN 60292 conforme a la directiva (89/392/CEE) con el
suplemento ( 93/68/CEE) y con la norma EN 50199 según los requisitos de la directi-
va (89/336/CEE) con el suplemento (93/68/CEE).
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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå Svezia, dichiara sotto la propria re-
sponsabilità che la attrezzatura per polvere metallica A6 OGA con numero di ser ie a
partire da 452 è conforme alla norma EN 60292 come previsto dalla direttiva
(89/392/CEE) e successive integrazioni (93/68/CEE) ed alla norma EN 50199 come
previsto dalla direttiva (89/336/CEE) e successive integrazioni (93/68/CEE).
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DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå Suécia, garante sob responsabilidade
própria que a equipamento para pó de ferro A6 OGA a partir do número de série
452 está em conformidade com a norma EN 60292 segundo os requisitos da directi-
va (89/392/CEE) com o suplemento (93/68/CEE) e com a norma EN 50199 segundo
os requisitos da directiva (89/336/CEE) com o suplemento (93/68/CEE).
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ÄÇËÙÓÇ ÓÕÌÌÏÑÖÙÓÇÓ
Ç åôáéñåßá Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå, Óïõçäßá, äçëþíåé üôé ôá
ìç÷áíÞìáôá Åîïðëéóìü ôñïöïäüôçóçò óéäçñüóêïíçò A6 OGA áðü ôïí áñéèìü
óåéñÜò 452 êáé Ýðåéôá, óõììïñöþíïíôáé ìå ôï ðñüôõðï EN 60292 óýìöùíá ìå
ôéò áðáéôÞóåéò ôçò ïäçãßáò (89/392/ÅÅG) êáé ôïõ ðáñáñôÞìáôïò (93/68/EEG) êáé
ôï ðñüôõðï EN 50199 óýìöùíá ìå ôéò áðáéôÞóåéò ôçò ïä çãßáò (89/336/EEG) êáé
ôïõ ðáñáñôÞìáôïò (93/68/EEG).
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Anders Birgersson
Managing Director
Esab Welding Equipment AB
695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDEN Tel: + 46 584 81000 Fax: + 46 584 411924
Laxå 1998--04--07
ENGLISH
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TOCe
1SAFETY 54...........................................................
2 INTRODUCTION 56...................................................
2.1 General 56..................................................................
2.2 Technical data 56............................................................
2.3 Equipment 57................................................................
2.4 Iron powder feed 58..........................................................
3 INSTALLATION 59....................................................
3.1 General 59..................................................................
3.2 Connection 59...............................................................
4 OPERATION 61.......................................................
4.1 General 61..................................................................
4.2 Welding parameters 61.......................................................
4.3 Joint 61.....................................................................
4.4 Welding with iron powder 62...................................................
5 MAINTENANCE 64....................................................
5.1 General 64..................................................................
5.2 Daily 64.....................................................................
5.3 Regularly 64.................................................................
6 ACCESSORIES 64....................................................
7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 64......................................
DIMENSION DRAWING 151................................................
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 152...........................................
DIAGRAM 153............................................................
SPARE PARTS LIST 155...................................................
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1SAFETY
Users of ESAB welding equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who
works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions
must meet the requirements that apply to this type of welding equipment. The following recommen-
dations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well--acquainted with the operation of the welding
equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result
in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1. Anyone who uses the welding equipment must be familiar with:
S its operation
S location of emergency stops
S its function
S relevant safety precautions
S welding
2. The operator must ensure that:
S no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up.
S no--one is unprotected when the arc is struck
3. The workplace must:
S be suitable for the purpose
S be free from draughts
4. Personal safety equipment
S Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame--proof
clothing, safety gloves.
S Do not wear loose--fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become
trapped or cause burns.
5. General precautions
S Make sure the return cable is connected securely.
S Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
S Appropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
S Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.
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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU-
TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Can kill
S Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
S Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
S Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
S Ensure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES -- Can be dangerous to health
S Keep your head out of the fumes.
S Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
and the general area.
ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin.
S Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
clothing.
S Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
S Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing
S Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
S Warn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION -- Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 General
A6 OGA is designed to feed out a given amount of iron powder for use in
submerged arc welding, see on page 58. Iron powder is added to increase
productivity while maintaining the impact toughness of the weld. The iron powder
feed unit can be installed o n the A2 or A6 welding system.
Iron powder can be added in one of two ways (Forward feed, Direct feed) see the
diagrams on page 58.
2.2 Technical data
A6 OGA
Weight, iron powder feed unit 3.3 kg
Weight, iron powder feed unit and powder hopper with sup-
ports (excl. iron powder)
8.2 kg
Weight, control unit 3.7 kg
Weight, direct feed unit 0.7 kg
Supply voltage, control unit 42 V, 50/60 Hz
Motor with gearbox DC 24 V, 36 rpm
Capacity of hopper, filled level with sieve 6.5 l
Weight of iron powder added
(spec.gravity 3.62)
Gram/min
Feed roller speed, rpm.
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2.3 Equipment
1. Hopper (6,5 l) for iron powder
2. Support
3. Iron powder feed unit
4. Motor
5. Control unit
6. Display which shows set powder flow (g/min)
7. Potentiometer (P1) for adjusting powder flow
8. Switch (S1) for starting powder feed
9. Outlet nozzle (of non--magnetic material) with downpipe, used when iron powder
is fed out ahead of the welding point.
10. Support (for outlet nozzle, made of non--magnetic material)
11. Knob
12. Lid for powder hopper
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2.4 Iron powder feed
2.4.1 Iron powder fed in front of welding electrode (Forward feed)
S Iron powder is supplied thr ough a downpipe and partially fills the joint.
S The flux is added and covers the joint.
S The welding electrode passes through the powder bed and if the current and
voltage are correctly set the arc melts the iron powder and gives the required
degree of fusion in the sidewalls and root.
1. Work piece
2. Electrode
3. Flux
4. Iron powder
5. Control unit
6. Weld
7. Slag
8. Weld pool
9. Iron powder
feed unit
2.4.2 Iron powder fed d irectly onto electrode (Direct feed), Accessorie
S The flux is added first in the usual way.
S Iron powder is fed directly onto the free electrode. It is held there by magnetic
attraction and follows the electrode through the flux bed. Electrode stickout must
be increased to around 40--60 mm.
S Behind the electrode extra flux is added to fill the trough left in the flux by the
electrode and the attached iron powder. This prevents the weld pool bubbling up
behind the electrode.
1. Work piece
2. Electrode
3. Flux
4. Iron powder
5. Control unit
6. Weld
7. Slag
8. Weld pool
9. Iron powder
feed unit
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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 General
The installatio n must be executed by a profession al.
3.2 Connection
3.2.1 General
S See dimensions on page 151.
S See diagram on page 153.
3.2.2 Installation of A6 OGA
1. Set up the iron powder equipment
so that it is vertical.
NOTE! The equipment must be
electrically insulated from the
outlet nozzle ( 9).
2. Place the control unit (5) for the iron
powder equipment on the side of the iron
powder hopper or with the existing control
units. T here are 4 bolt holes in the base of
the control unit.
3. Adjust the length of the plastic hose between the iron
powder feed (3) and the outlet pipe (9). Adjust the
length of the outlet pipe if necessary.
4. Adjust the position of the outlet pipe (9) by moving the pipe sideways in the slot
in the support (10) or by rotating and /or adjusting the angle of the pipe.
5. Fit the outlet pipe (9), using the 35 mm Ø clamp for A6, or the 20 mm Ø clamp
for A2.
6. Fit the direct feed kit (4) for A6 directly to the feed unit, o r in the case of A2 with
the aid of the adapter.
7. The feed roller (11) is supplied with the support for the powder hopper. The feed
roller has two extra holes, slightly offset so that the powder hopper can be
moved slightly to one side to provide sufficient space.
NOTE! Position the iron powder hoses at least 10 cm from the connector to avoid
magnetic interference with the iron powder feed.
WARNING!
Installing other equipment near the iron powder feed or downpipe may cause
operating problems if this equipment is made of magnetic materials or generates an
electromagnetic field.
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3.2.3 Adjustment of the digital voltmeter
The digital voltmeter ( 6) must be adjusted before the voltage is switched on.
1. Open the control unit using the “key“ supplied.
2. Take away the plastic cover on the rear part of the digital voltmeter.
3. Move the jumper from position 1 to
position 3 for the range 100--199.
4. Put back the plastic cover.
5. Take away the protection, covering the light--emitting diodes on the front part of
the digital voltmeter.
6. Position the jumper for decimal point
according to the following figure.
7. Put back the protection.
3.2.4 Connection to the control unit
1. Connect 42 V alternating voltage to connection block X1 (4), terminals 1--2.
2. Connect the motor cable from the powder feed motor to connection block X1 (4),
terminals 5--6, red cable to terminal 6 and black cable to terminal 5. The iron
powder dosing roller now shall rotate clockwise.
3. Turn the speed potentiometer P1 (7) to min. position.
4. Press the start switch (8).
5. Make sure the iron powder dosing roller stands still. If not, adjust by way of the
adjusting potentiometer MIN. SPEED (2).
6. Turn the speed potentiometer P1 ( 7) to max. position.
7. Set the armature voltage to 36 V DC by way of the adjusting potentiometer MAX.
SPEED (1). Measure on connection block X1, terminals 5--6. (The adjusting
potentiometer need normally not be adjusted as this is done on delivery.)
8. Set the armature voltage to 23 V DC by way of the speed potentiometer P1 (7).
9. Adjust the potentiometer P2 (3) so that the display shows 220.
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4 OPERATION
4.1 General
General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on
page 54. Read through before you start using the equipment!
4.2 Welding parameters
4.2.1 Current setting
When welding with 4 mm wire and DC (electrode positive) set the current in the
range 600 -- 900 A. This will give a wire deposition rate of 7 -- 11 kg/ arc hour.
When welding with 2 x 4 mm wire (tandem arc welding) and DC/AC set the current to
600 -- 700 A for the first wire, and 700 -- 900 A for the second. Th is will give a wire
deposition rate of 15 -- 19 kg/arc hour.
4.2.2 Arc voltag e
The arc voltage should be between 28 -- 38 volt, depending on the current and
position in the joint. This is about 2 volts higher than would be necessary without iron
powder.
4.2.3 Travel speed
The travel speed should be higher than it is for welding without iron powder. It should
be around 60 -- 70 cm/min, or with twin wires (tandem welding) up to 100 cm/min.
NOTE! If the travel speed is too low it will result in incomplete fusion of the iron
powder.
4.3 Joint
4.3.1 General
Melting iron powder uses arc energy and reduces fusion in the base plate. For a
given welding current penetration in the base plate is therefore reduced. This must
be taken into account when selecting the joint preparation and welding parameters.
This is particularly impor tant for the root bead, although less critical for filler beads.
4.3.2 Joint type
For single--sided welding a 50_ V preparation is recommended. A manual root bead
using a suitable electrode or wire and backing strip is also recommended. Sub-
merged arc welding can also be used directly onto a suitable backing strip. This is
only recommended when a jig can be used to control edge alignment and root gap
accurately. Otherwise it will result in irregular penetration.
For double--sided welding a 50_ V joint, with the rear welded without iron powder, or
a50_ double V is recommended. In both cases a root face (land) of up to 6 mm can
be used. In this case the root bead should be welded with a reduced amount of iron
powder. Where there are strict requirements regarding impact toughness of the root
it may be necessary to back gouge, or use a manual root bead with feather edge
preparation.
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4.4 Welding with iron powder
S Fill the powder hopper with iron powder (1).
S Position the welding head at the start of the weld.
S Adjust the iron powder feed using the potentiometer (7) on the control unit.
Welding results depend on the correct addition of iron powder and the flow rate must
be adapted to the current and wire feed speed.
The following figures can be used as a guide:
Single wire 4 mm: 600 A -- approx. 120 g/min
700 A -- approx. 140 g/min
800 A -- approx. 160 g/min
900 A -- approx. 180 g/min
This gives almost the same volume of weld metal from iron powder as from the wire.
Total 14 -- 20 kg/arc hour.
Twin wire 2 x 4 mm: 610 + 800 A -- approx. 180 g/min
700 + 900 A -- approx. 200 g/min
This gives 30--40% yield from iron powder and 60--70% from the wires.
Total 24 -- 30 kg/arc hour.
To ensure adequate penetration in deep joints it may be necessary to run the first
bead with less iron powder or none at all.
To obtain a flat r einforcement on the final pass it may also be necessary to reduce
the amount of iron powder or use none at all.
Iron powder can be affected by magnetic lines of force, just as the arc can. This is
particularly noticeable near the end of a plate. If porosity appears in the weld it may
be necessary to experiment with the position of the return cable connection.
S Add iron powder by pressing the start switch (8) and fill up the beginning of the
joint with the powder.
S Add the flux and cover the joint in the usual way.
S Start the welding machine
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The iron powder feed unit can be converted to allow a dual supply of iron powder to
a direct feed accessory. The wedge (1) is removed by undoing the screw (2). The
wedge is designed to cover one of the outlets when feeding through a single outlet.
To permit adjustment of the flow of powder through each outlet a partition (3) is in-
stalled and adjusted to the desired position using nuts. Check the adjustment once
installation is complete.
The powder feed unit is also equipped with a spring (4) that can be fitted in a match-
ing groove. This need only be used when using nickel or chrome based iron powder
which tends to clog the grooves in the feed roller. The spring generates small shocks
as it passes over the bolt heads on the rotating roller.
NOTE!
The direction of rotation of the roller must not be reversed when the spring is fitted.
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5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 General
Note:
All warranty undertakings given by the supplier cease to apply if the customer
attempts to rectify any faults on the machine during the warranty period.
Note! Store iron powder in a dry place. If you try to dry iron powder by heating it may
oxidise and form lumps. Wet iron powder will cause weld defects.
5.2 Daily
S Clean any powder and dust from the moving parts of the iron powder equipment.
S Check all electrical cables and connections.
S Check the powder tube for wear at the point where it touches the rotating feed
roller.
S If necessary, adjustments can be carried out after removing the perspex cover
from the front of the feed unit.
5.3 Regularly
S Check and adjust the powder feed mechanism by measuring the amount of iron
powder fed out in one minute.
S If motor operation is irregular it must be replaced. If the motor is in good
condition but the brushes are worn, then these can be replaced.
6 ACCESSORIES
S Direct feed kit for feeding directly onto the electrode. 0416 946 880..........
7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS
Spare parts are ordered through your nearest ESAB representative, see back cover.
When ordering spare parts, please state machine type and number as well as desig-
nation and spare part number as shown in the spare parts list on page 155.
This will simplify dispa tch and ensure you ge t the right part.
GB
ESAB AB
SE--695 81 L AXÅ
SWEDEN
Phone +46 584 81 000
www.esab.co m
041227
ESAB subsidiaries and representative offices
Europe
AUSTRIA
ESAB Ges.m.b.H
Vienna--Liesing
Tel: +43 1 888 25 11
Fax: +43 1 888 25 11 85
BELGIUM
S.A. ESAB N.V.
Brussels
Tel: +32 2 745 11 00
Fax: +32 2 745 11 28
THE CZECH REPUBLIC
ESAB V AMBERK s.r .o.
Prague
Tel: +420 2 819 40 885
Fax: +420 2 819 40 120
DENMARK
Aktieselskabet ESAB
Copenhagen-- Valby
Tel:+4536300111
Fax:+4536304003
FINLAND
ESAB Oy
Helsinki
Tel: +358 9 547 761
Fax: +358 9 547 77 71
FRANCE
ESAB France S.A.
Cergy Pontoise
Tel:+33130755500
Fax:+33130755524
GERMANY
ESAB GmbH
Solingen
Tel: +49 212 298 0
Fax: +49 212 298 218
GREAT BRITAIN
ESAB Group (UK) Ltd
Waltham Cross
Tel: +44 1992 76 85 15
Fax: +44 1992 71 58 03
ESAB Automation Ltd
Andover
Tel: +44 1264 33 22 33
Fax: +44 1264 33 20 74
HUNGARY
ESAB Kft
Budapest
Tel:+3612044182
Fax:+3612044186
ITALY
ESAB Saldatura S.p.A.
Mesero (Mi)
Tel:+3902979681
Fax:+390297289181
THE NETHERLANDS
ESAB Nederland B.V.
Utrecht
Tel: +31 30 2485 377
Fax: +31 30 2485 260
NORWAY
AS ESAB
Larvik
Tel:+4733121000
Fax:+4733115203
POLAND
ESAB Sp.zo.o.
Katowice
Tel: +48 32 351 11 00
Fax: +48 32 351 11 20
PORTUGAL
ESAB Lda
Lisbon
Tel: +351 8 310 960
Fax: +351 1 859 1277
SLOVAKIA
ESAB Slovakia s.r.o.
Bratislava
Tel:+421744882426
Fax:+421744888741
SPAIN
ESAB Ibérica S.A.
Alcalá de Henares (MADRID)
Tel: +34 91 878 3600
Fax: +34 91 802 3461
SWEDEN
ESAB Sverige AB
Gothenburg
Tel:+4631509500
Fax:+4631509222
ESAB International AB
Gothenburg
Tel:+4631509000
Fax:+4631509360
SWITZERLAND
ESAB AG
Dietikon
Tel: +41 1 741 25 25
Fax: +41 1 740 30 55
North and South America
ARGENTINA
CONARCO
Buenos Aires
Tel: +54 11 4 753 4039
Fax: +54 11 4 753 6313
BRAZIL
ESAB S.A.
Contagem-- MG
Tel: +55 31 2191 4333
Fax: +55 31 2191 4440
CANADA
ESAB Group Canada Inc.
Missisauga, Ontario
Tel: +1 905 670 02 20
Fax: +1 905 670 48 79
MEXICO
ESAB Mexico S.A.
Monterrey
Tel: +52 8 350 5959
Fax: +52 8 350 7554
USA
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
Florence, SC
Tel: +1 843 669 44 11
Fax: +1 843 664 57 48
Asia/Pacific
CHINA
Shanghai ESAB A/P
Shanghai
Tel: +86 21 5308 9922
Fax: +86 21 6566 6622
INDIA
ESAB India Ltd
Calcutta
Tel: +91 33 478 45 17
Fax: +91 33 468 18 80
INDONESIA
P.T. ESABindo Pratama
Jakarta
Tel: +62 21 460 0188
Fax: +62 21 461 2929
JAPAN
ESAB Japan
Tokyo
Tel: +81 3 5296 7371
Fax: +81 3 5296 8080
MALAYSIA
ESAB (Malaysia) Snd Bhd
Shah Alam Selangor
Tel: +60 3 5511 3615
Fax: +60 3 5512 3552
SINGAPORE
ESAB Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd
Singapore
Tel: +65 6861 43 22
Fax: +65 6861 31 95
SOUTH KOREA
ESAB SeAH Corporation
Kyungnam
Tel: +82 55 269 8170
Fax: +82 55 289 8864
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
ESAB Middle East FZE
Dubai
Tel: +971 4 887 21 11
Fax: +971 4 887 22 63
Representative offices
BULGARIA
ESAB Representative Office
Sofia
Tel/Fax: +359 2 974 42 88
EGYPT
ESAB Egypt
Dokki--Cairo
Tel: +20 2 390 96 69
Fax: +20 2 393 32 13
ROMANIA
ESAB Representative Office
Bucharest
Tel/Fax: +40 1 322 36 74
RUSSIA--CIS
ESAB Representative Office
Moscow
Tel:+70959379820
Fax: +7 095 937 95 80
ESAB Representative Office
St Petersburg
Tel:+78123254362
Fax: +7 812 325 66 85
Distributors
For addresses and phone
numbers to our distributors in
other countries, please visit our
home page
www.esab.co m
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The ESAB A6 OGA is a reliable, high-performance iron powder equipment carefully engineered to ensure the most efficient and consistent iron powder feed. It offers a precise and optimal mixture of iron powder and shielding gas for a wide range of applications, including surfacing, cladding, and thermal spraying. With its robust design and user-friendly interface, it is a valuable addition to any welding setup, enhancing productivity and ensuring high-quality results.
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