Smootharc i-series Range

Introducing the Smootharc Elite i-series range of MIG machines. A range

of robust, inverter-based power sources for MIG/MAG standard, MMA and
TIG (Liftarc) welding plus arc air gouging.
rootArc® forceArc® SuperPuls®
With easy weld modelling capabilities for trouble-free Heat-reduced, directionally stable, powerful arcs with The EWM superPuls function makes it possible to switch
gap-bridging and positional welding. deep fusion penetration for the upper power range. manually or automatically during welding between
Unalloyed and low-alloy steels and high-tensile fine- multiple processes.
grained steels.

3 year conditional warranty

Basic inverter range MIG/MAG machines with stepless control of voltage
and wire feed speed. Ideal for medium to heavy duty applications.

Highlights
Multi-functional power source forceArc – highly productive, impressive quality (Synergic version only)
The robust, infinitely adjustable power source for MIG/MAG standard, Up to 50% lower production costs; a masterpiece of innovative MIG/MAG
MMA and TIG (Liftarc) welding plus arc air gouging. process engineering. Powerful forced arc, deep fusion penetration and
virtually spatter-free weld seams of the highest quality.
Simple operating concepts, Basic or Synergic
Basic: standard setting via wire speed and voltage on the welding Easy to use
machine or wire feed or The operating point is infinitely adjustable via the panel control.
This can also be adjusted at the workplace by remote control or torch
Synergic: simple setting only via wire speed. Material, wire and gas type
controls (optional).
are set via JOB list on the welding machine, the wire feed on the welding
machine or wire feed unit.

Consistent welding results

Our inverter technology ensures consistent results regardless of the
intermediate hose package lengths, mains cable lengths or mains
voltage fluctuations.

For information on torches please refer to the BOC MIG/TIG torch range brochures.
Smootharc Elite Smootharc Elite Smootharc Elite Smootharc Elite
MIG 351 i-BASIC MIG 451 i-BASIC MIG 451 i-SYNERGIC MIG 551 i-BASIC
• Power source • Power source • Power source • Power source
• Wire feed unit with Euro • Wire feed unit with Euro • Wire feed unit with Euro • Wire feed unit with Euro
connector connector connector connector
• Interconnecting kit – 10 m • Interconnecting kit – 10 m • Interconnecting kit – 10 m • Interconnecting kit – 10 m
• MT400G EZA 3m M8 • MT400G EZA 3m M8 • MT400G EZA 3m M8 • MT400G EZA 3m M8
• Work return lead – 70 mm2 x 4 m • Work return lead – 70 mm2 x 4 m • Work return lead – 70 mm2 x 4 m • Work return lead – 95 mm2 x 4 m
• BOC Regulator • BOC Regulator • BOC Regulator • BOC Regulator
• Operating Manual • Operating Manual • Operating Manual • Operating Manual

Part No. ELITE351I Part No. ELITE451I Part No. ELITE451iSYN Part No. ELITE551I

Basic Control Synergic Control

Basic Control Synergic Control

 Smart control power sources and wire feeders
BOC machines and processes provide the optimum solution for each application.

Synergic Control Basic Control

Operating point, arc length correction and latched/non‑latched Operating point, arc length correction and latched/non‑latched
operation can be set at the workplace (wire feed) operation can be set at the workplace (wire feed)

Synergic – one-dial operation Twin-dial operation

forceArc, rootArc and MIG/MAG welding with solid wire MIG/MAG welding with solid wire and cored
and cored wire, MMA and TIG Liftarc welding, gouging wire, MMA welding, gouging
Highlights

Optimum pre-programmed JOBs (welding tasks) for

different materials, gases and wire diameters

Setting the operating point and connection of Setting the wire feed speed and welding
the arc length, latched/non‑latched voltage, latched/non‑latched
Wire Feed

No electronics in the wire feed No electronics in the wire speed

Setting the welding parameters via the welding

process with LED user guidance Setting and displaying for the welding data
Power Sources

Display for the welding data

Job list for selecting the welding task Buttons for selecting the welding process
Accessories

Function torch U/D; 2 U/D Function torch 2 U/D

Remote control R10 Remote control R11

MIG/MAG: rootArc, forceArc, superPuls,

Standard short arc, Standard spray arc MIG/MAG: Standard short arc, Standard spray arc
Processes

MMA; TIG (Liftarc), Arc air gouging MMA; TIG (Liftarc), Arc air gouging
 Innovating welding processes
BOC delivers innovative welding processes from EWM through
the range of Smootharc i-series machines.

BOC and, German company, EWM Hightec Welding are

partners that have worked together to offer a quality,
flexible range of advanced machines that provide ideal
solutions for even the toughest requirements.
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coldArc® forceArc®
Heat-reduced, low-spatter short arc for Heat-reduced, directionally stable,
high dimensional stability welding and powerful arc with deep fusion
brazing of thin metal sheets and root penetration for the upper power range.
welding with excellent gap-bridging
capabilities.

pipeSolution® impuls®
Powerful short arc for rapid safe Controlled, short circuit-free pulse
welding, with and without gaps, arc for all positions, preferred for the
in all positions. transitional arc area.

rootArc® superPuls®
Short arc with easy weld modelling The combination of EWM welding
capabilities for trouble-free gap- processes offers a multitude of
bridging and positional welding. possibilities.
Process highlights
From short arc with easy weld modelling capabilities or heat-reduced,
directionally stable, powerful arcs with deep fusion penetration.

rootArc® forceArc® (Patented)

The new short arc Cost-effective welding process
With easy weld modelling capabilities for trouble-free gap-bridging Heat-reduced, directionally stable, powerful arc with deep fusion
and positional welding. penetration for the upper power range.
• Reduced spatter compared with the standard short arc • Smaller seam preparation angle due to deep fusion penetration
• Good root formation and secure flank capture and directionally stable arc
• Excellent heat-reduced welding in vertical-up position due to • Fewer passes
superPuls process switching • Less distortion due to heat-reduced, concentration arc
• Vertical-up seams with no weaving • Excellent root and flank capture
• Unalloyed and low-alloy steels • Perfect welding woven with very long stick outs
• Manual and automated applications • Reduced undercut
• Virtually spatter free
Secure standard short arc welding • Particularly beneficial eg for fillet welds, dynamically loaded
• Lower spatter compared with a standard short arc components eg for load bearing parts for bridges, wagon and
• Good root formation and secure flank capture, also for vertical-up/ steel construction
vertical-down welding • Unalloyed, low-alloy and high-alloy steels and high-tensile fine
• In combination with pulse arc, outstanding welding in vertical-up grained steels
positions due to superPuls processing switching • Manual and automated applications
• Vertical-up welding without weaving Smaller seam preparation angle, fewer passes
• Unalloyed and low-alloy steels • High savings potential
• Manual and automated applications • Minimised welding seam preparation
• Lower number of passes
• Less filler material and shielding gas consumption
• Shorter welding time
• Hot pass for submerged arc welding support
• Particularly advantageous eg for very large panel thicknesses
Technical specifications

Elite 351 i
Specifications Elite 351 i
• Stable, soft, short arc even with long welding leads. Ideal for simple,
reliable root welding without pool support, easy gap bridging. Mains voltage (tolerances) 3 x 400 V (-25% to +20%)
Mains fuses (slow-blow) A 3 x 25
• Inverter welding machine, DC Setting range for welding current A 5 to 350
• Control systems: Basic (twin knob operation) Duty cycle 40°C 350 A/100%
• Basic: MIG/MAG, MMA, arc air gouging
Dimensions L x W x H mm 1100 x 455 x 1000
• Mobile, can be lifted by crane and moved by fork lift
• Decompact, gas-cooled Weight kg 115
• Connection capability for remote control and function torch Dimensions, wire feed unit L x W x H mm 690 x 300 x 410
• 4-roller wire feed equipped for 1.0 mm + 1.2 mm steel wires Weight, wire feed kg 13.5
• 5 m mains supply lead
• Available ex works in multi-voltage version (230 V, 400 V, 480 V)
• 100% tested and free-welded

Elite 451 i and Elite 451 i-syn Elite 451 i & Elite
Specifications 451 i-syn
• rootArc
• Stable, soft, short arc even with long welding leads. Ideal for simple, Mains voltage (tolerances) 3 x 400 V (-25% to +20%)
reliable root welding without pool support, easy gap bridging.
Mains fuses (slow-blow) A 3 x 35
• Only with Synergic
Setting range for welding current A 5 to 450
Duty cycle 40°C 450 A/80%
• Inverter welding machine, DC
Duty cycle 40°C 420 A/100%
• Choice of two control systems: Basic (twin-knob operation) or synergic
(one-knob operation) Dimensions L x W x H mm 1100 x 455 x 1000
• Basic: MIG/MAG, MMA, arc air gouging Weight kg 115
• Synergic: MIG/MAG, forceArc, rootArc, TIG Liftarc, MMA, arc air gouging Dimensions, wire feed unit L x W x H mm 690 x 300 x 410
• Mobile, can be lifted by crane and moved by fork lift Weight, wire feed kg 13.5
• Decompact, gas-cooled
• Connection capability for remote control and function torch
• 4-roller wire feed equipped for 1.0 mm + 1.2 mm steel wires
• 5 m mains supply lead
• Available ex works in multi-voltage version (230 V, 400 V, 480 V)
• 100% tested and free-welded

Elite 551 i
Specifications Elite 551 i
• Stable, soft, short arc even with long welding leads. Ideal for simple,
reliable root welding without pool support, easy gap bridging. Mains voltage (tolerances) 3 x 400 V (-25% to +20%)
Mains fuses (slow-blow) A 3 x 35
• Inverter welding machine, DC Setting range for welding current A 5 to 550
• Choice of two control systems: Basic (twin-knob operation) or synergic Duty cycle 40°C 550 A/60%
(one-knob operation)
Duty cycle 40°C 420 A/100%
• Basic: MIG/MAG, MMA, arc air gouging
• Mobile, can be lifted by crane and moved by fork lift Dimensions L x W x H mm 1100 x 455 x 1000
• Decompact, gas-cooled Weight kg 115
• Connection capability for remote control and function torch Dimensions, wire feed unit L x W x H mm 690 x 300 x 410
• 4-roller wire feed equipped for 1.0 mm + 1.2 mm steel wires Weight, wire feed kg 13.5
• 5 m mains supply lead
• Available ex works in multi-voltage version (230 V, 400 V, 480 V)
• 100% tested and free-welded
Welcome to a new world of welding

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Service and warranty

Three year warranty covers parts and labour. Excludes torches and
consumable items. Warranty will not apply if operating and service
instructions are not followed.
BOC is a trading name of BOC Limited. © BOC Limited 2010. Image used on front cover is reproduced with the kind permission of EWM Hightec Welding GmbH.