Hobart Welding Products’ new IronMan^™ 230 is a DC/CV, single-phase, MIG/FCAW welder that delivers a 30- to 250-amp output (60 percent at 175 amps), providing the versatility for a wide range of applications, from light industrial and MRO to body shop, heavy-duty farm/ranch uses and hobby applications. The IronMan^™ 230 replaces Hobart’s IronMan 210 and 250, and consolidates their features into one system for welding mild steel material ranging from 24 gauge to 0.5-in. It can be optimized for aluminum welding by connecting an optional spool gun.

Hobart’s IronMan™ 230 is a 250-amp MIG welder featuring 12 voltage taps for precise arc control. It’s targeted for welding mild steel material ranging from 24 ga. to 0.5 in.
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In designing the IronMan 230, Hobart conducted numerous users surveys to learn how they would improve the IronMan line of MIG welders. The results of these recommendations are several new features, including a softer arc and seven more voltage taps (for a total of 12) to improve arc starts and minimize weld clean up. Also, a sturdier cast aluminum two-roll wire drive system replaces the previous plastic drive system, and a patented hub design requires no tools to adjust for a variety of spool sizes (1, 2, 10 and 45 lbs.) It also ensures “perfect” alignment of the spool and feed head.

Additional features include two cable hangers mounted on the unit’s side to keep the power cord, MIG gun cable, work lead, and welding hood organized, and out of the way, and an on-board storage compartment for contact tips and nozzles. A built-in running gear/cylinder rack is standard equipment, allowing operators to move the unit around the shop or garage with ease.

Hobart backs the IronMan 230 with its 5/3/1 warranty: it covers the transformer for five years; the switches, controls and valves for three years; and the torch for one year.

The A detailed spec sheet or free literature, can be downloaded from www.HobartWelders.com.

The IronMan^™ 230 is available through farm/ranch and hardware/tool retailers in the U.S. and Canada.