ESAB Welding & Cutting Products’ Renegade Volt ES 200i Stick/TIG battery-powered welding system, developed with Stanley Black & Decker, is now available. Powered by four Dewalt Flexvolt 12-Ah batteries, it offers a Stick welding output of 10 – 130A and TIG welding output of 10 – 150A on battery power.

Welding Capabilities Using Battery Power

With fully charged 12-Ah batteries and set to an output of 80A, the Renegade Volt provides the power to weld with up to 33 (E6013) electrodes or TIG weld for up to 45 minutes on a single charge in standard operating conditions.

Welding Capabilities on Primary Power

Renegade Volt also connects to 120V/230V primary power and provides a maximum welding output of 200A when connected to 230V.

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Additionally, Renegade Volt has an exclusive AMP + Hybrid Mode that supplements wall power with battery power to mitigate nuisance circuit breaker tripping.

“Renegade Volt’s battery design offers four distinct benefits,” says Peter Burchfield, general manager, equipment solutions at ESAB.

Those key benefits, according to Burchfield, are:

• Three operating modes. It can run off battery, 120/230V AC primary power, or in AMP+ mode, which is a hybrid mode that prevents nuisance breaker tripping. This provides the operator with the ultimate flexibility of where and how they get their job done.

• Quick battery swap. Depleted batteries can be swapped for fresh batteries in seconds so users can continue working without interruption in the field. There is no need to wait for the batteries to recharge.

• Powered by DeWalt Flexvolt batteries. Contractors can use the same batteries that work with their other DeWalt Flexvolt-compatible hand tools.

• Removable battery box. The battery box detaches for easier transportation, mobility, and storage when moving around or convenience when connected to primary power

EASB said the Renegade Volt offers contractors the benefit of working in:

• Difficult-to-reach locations

• Locations without power

• In applications where portability and quick set-up provide operational efficiencies

According to the company, the Renegade Volt is a more portable and affordable alternative to engine drives for off-the-grid welding. It eliminates many of the costs and hassles of engine drives, including fumes, fuel costs, noise, and the need to drag hundreds of feet of heavy and expensive welding cables or extension cords.

Renegade Volt Key Specs

Renegade Volt weighs 50 pounds with the batteries and battery box and 22 pounds with just the power source when the box is detached. A four-port fast charger (included) charges the 12-Ah batteries from zero to full charge in about 100 minutes.

Renegade Volt offers what EASB called best-of-class arc performance to meet the high expectations of welding professionals. It uses a next-generation current control module with built-in intelligence that can detect and clear a short circuit or manage current transients faster than the microprocessor controls used on other units. This creates a stable, more controllable weld pool while also minimizing spatter.

In Stick mode, the Renegade Volt features include an adjustable hot start to fine-tune the optimal energy during the arc starting sequence for improved strike performance and reduced sticking. An adjustable arc force function enables the operator to adjust the arc characteristics to be crisper or softer, tailoring the arc for different electrodes, applications, and operator preferences.

In TIG mode the Renegade Volt provides Live-TIG for arc starts without high frequency.

Users access all TIG and Stick functions from an easy-to-read color-coded graphical interface. Preferences can be stored in 10 different memory functions.