Lincoln Electric PRO MIG 180
Compact Wire Welder for Farm, Light Fabrication, and Home Projects
208/230 Volt AC Input Compact Wire Welder
Get it done with the PRO MIG™ 180 for farm, light fabrication, auto, or home projects. If you have access to 208/230 volt input power, you can weld on thicker material. Its simple two-knob control makes it easy to tackle thin steel, stainless, or aluminum sheet metal with MIG, or thicker steel with flux-cored welding. Compare its precise drive, rugged construction, and full list of standard accessories. The Lincoln Electric PRO MIG™ 180 is an excellent choice!
[Image: A red Lincoln Electric PRO MIG 180 welder unit, showing the main body, controls, and connections. A gas cylinder, welding gun, and cables are visible.]
Features
Heavy Duty Wire Drive
- Fully adjustable drive system reduces the chance of wire tangling and crushing.
- Brass-to-brass gun connection enhances conductivity.
- Durable cast aluminum gear box delivers added drive torque and quiet operation.
- Easy-turn numeric drive tension indicator identifies optimized ranges for different wire diameters.
Capable Performance
- Forgiving arc makes dialing in your application easy.
- Smooth arc starts with minimal spatter.
- Wide 30-180 amp welding output range.
- MIG welds 24 gauge up to 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) sheet metal in a single pass.
- Welds up to 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) steel using self-shielded Lincoln Electric Innershield® (FCAW-S) wires.
Applications
- Shop
- Farm
- Home
What's Included
- Gun: Magnum® 100L gun and 10 ft. (3.0 m) cable assembly with brass gun connection and 4-pin MS-Type connection for trigger control (K530-6).
- Contact Tips: .025 in. (0.6 mm) contact tips (Qty. 3) (KH710), .035 in. (0.9 mm) contact tips (Qty. 3) (KH712).
- Nozzles: Gasless nozzle for Innershield® welding (KH726), Gas nozzle for MIG welding (KH725).
- Spindle Adapter: Spindle adapter for 8 in. (203 mm) diameter spools (KH720).
- Shielding Gas Apparatus: Harris® 3000290 Gas Regulator (S25805) and 52 in. (1.3 m) hose (S19303) for use with Ar/CO2 or CO2 gases. For use with CO2 shielding gas, order a Lincoln Electric S19298 CO2 shielding gas bottle adapter.
- Welding Wire: Sample spool of .025 in. (0.6 mm) diameter SuperArc® L-56® premium MIG wire, Sample spool of .035 in. (0.9 mm) diameter Innershield® NR®-211-MP flux-cored wire.
- Other: Work clamp and 10 ft. (3.0 m) cable, Learn-To-Weld DVD.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | PRO MIG™ 180 |
| Product Number | K2481-1 |
| Input Power | 208/230/1/60 |
| Input Current at Rated Output | 20A |
| Rated Output Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle | 208: 130A/17.6V/30% 230: 130A/20V/30% |
| Output Range | 30-180 Amps DC 50-500 ipm WFS (1.3-12.7 m/min) Max. OCV: 34 |
| Weight/Dimensions (H x W x D) | 56 lbs. (25.4 kg) 14 x 10.15 x 18.2 inches (357 x 258 x 462 mm) |
Drive Rolls
| Product Number | Wire Diameter (inches/mm) | Process |
|---|---|---|
| KP2948-1 | .025-.035 (0.6-0.9) | MIG/Flux-Cored |
| KP3285-1 | .035-.045 (0.9-1.1) | Flux-Cored |
| L12603-14 | .035 (0.9) | MIG Welding - Aluminum (Requires K2532-1 Magnum® spool gun) |
SP - Single Pass, MP - Multiple Pass
Recommended Accessories
General Options
- Welding Cart: Full-featured cart designed to store and transport a welder, gas cylinder, and accessories. Includes angled top shelf, lower tray, and sturdy handle. Order K2275-3.
- Utility Cart: Heavy-duty cart for welder, gas cylinder, and accessories. Features stable platforms, lower tray, and adjustable height handle. Order K520.
- Small Canvas Cover: Protects welder when not in use. Made from flame retardant, mildew resistant, water repellent canvas with a side pocket. Order KH495.
Wire Feeder Options
- Magnum® 100SG Spool Gun: Designed for feeding 4 in. (102 mm) diameter 1 lb. (0.45 kg) spools of .030 in (0.8 mm) or .035 in (0.9 mm) diameter SuperGlaze® aluminum MIG wire. Includes gun, adapter kit, contact tips, gas nozzle, and a spool of wire. Order K2532-1.
- .045 Innershield® Welding Kit: For welding with .045 in. (1.1 mm) Innershield® self-shielded flux-cored wire. Includes gun liner, contact tip, gasless nozzle, drive roll, and a 10 lb. (4.5 kg) spool of wire. Order K3281-1.
Customer Assistance Policy
Lincoln Electric manufactures and sells high-quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. While employees provide information and advice to the best of their ability, they cannot verify customer-provided information or evaluate specific engineering requirements. Lincoln Electric does not warrant or guarantee such information or advice, nor does it create or alter product warranties. Any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. The selection and use of Lincoln Electric products are solely the customer's responsibility, as many variables beyond Lincoln Electric's control affect application results.
Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to www.lincolnelectric.com for updated information.
