Miller MigMatic 380 MIG Welder  Discontinued

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Why has the Miller Migmatic 380 mig welder been discontinued?

Effective from 1st January 2024, there was a ban on the manufacture and import of transformer-based welders into the UK and EU. This is a significant regulatory change in the welding industry. This ban is part of a broader initiative to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of industrial processes, including welding.

The key aspects of this change stem from EU regulations introduced in January 2021, focusing on the ecodesign requirements of welding equipment. These regulations are aimed at addressing the environmental impact of welding, particularly in terms of energy consumption. Welding is an energy-intensive process, and the regulations estimate that by 2030, the annual final energy consumption directly related to welding equipment could exceed 6 TWh. This consumption is equivalent to around 2.4 million tonnes of CO2. The regulations cover three main areas: energy efficiency, resource efficiency, and information requirements.

Regarding energy efficiency, welding equipment must comply with specific power source efficiency and idle state power consumption limits.

The resource efficiency requirements focus on the availability of spare parts for a minimum of 10 years after the production of the unit. This ensures that the welding equipment remains operable and efficient for a longer period, reducing waste and the need for frequent replacements.

Long-term, adhering to these regulations is expected to bring tangible benefits in terms of energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions. The new ecodesign measures are projected to save an average of 1.09 TWh or 0.27 Mt CO2 equivalent annually by 2030, which is beneficial for both businesses and the environment.

The 2021 EU Ecodesign regulations also made amendments to Regulation 548/2014 on transformer losses, further tightening requirements for load-losses and no-load-losses on energy-related products.

The European Commission estimates that 2.9% of all energy generated in the EU and the UK is wasted through transformer losses, amounting to approximately 93.4 TWh annually. The new design regulations aim to reduce these energy losses, saving on average 16 TWh annually and preventing about 3.7 Mt CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere.

For businesses and manufacturers, these regulations mean that any new transformers purchased must meet the Tier 2 standard, unless they are bought from existing stock. This change is crucial for ensuring that welding equipment is eco-friendly and compliant with EU regulations.

The ban on transformer-based welders is a significant step towards more sustainable industrial practices, aligning with broader environmental goals set by the EU and UK. For more detailed information on the new regulations and their implications for the welding industry, it’s recommended to refer to the full breakdown of the EU requirements regarding eco-friendly welding equipment, available on the official EU regulation website.

Miller MigMatic 380 Base MIG Welder comes with a Digital Meter, reading the current, voltage, wire feed speed for the welder to use while working. Its adjustable run in & burnback control allows for optimising of arc starts and stops, and also prevents issues such as flaring & wire burnback.

The Miller MIG Welder is a superior machine, providing a stable arc with is transformer design. This makes it suitable for a range of applications, and is one of the best MIG welders on the market.  400 Volt 3 phase mig machine. Miller True Blue 3 Year Warranty

This machine includes a 360Amp x 4m torch & regulator & earth lead.

The MigMatic 380 has a Manual Mode option, which allows the welder to adjust their parameters for working on a broad range of applications.

If the main transformer or rectifier overheats on the MigMatic 380, the thermal overload protection will shut down the power source output.

The Miller MigMatic 380 is ran using an industrial, four roll gear driven system, reversible drive rolls (1.0mm / 1.2mm) & tension adjustment knobs.

Its wire drive motor is one of the best on the market and can work on a broad range of applications with ease.

Miller Welding is known for their superior Arc Control technology, which gives the welder high performance on a range of metals.

The Miller MigMatic 380 uses a traditional tapped 30 step design & laminated inductor gives a stable, smooth arc when welding.

Easy to setup & control yet holds its features and performance levels.

The MigMatic 380’s digital meter displays voltage, amperage & wire feed speed informing the welder of essential information needing during a job.

The Miller MigMatic 380 features run in & burnback controls, meaning the welder can optimise their arc starts & stops, and also prevents any wire stubbing, flaring or burnback.

The base model of the MigMatic 380 features a spot weld timer, providing consistent spot welds every job.

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