Mobile welding with the AccuPocket. Weld anywhere.
April 10, 2014 - The world’s first portable welding unit has arrived. Meet the AccuPocket, a battery-powered MMA welding unit for convenient mobile welding on or off the grid. Advanced welding technology fused with the latest advancements in rechargeable batteries provides better welding results than could be obtained with a comparable mains-only powered MMA unit. An intelligent control system ensures that the battery and welding electronics work together perfectly in both hybrid and battery-only mode.
A high-performing, rechargeable lithium-ion battery powers this lightweight welder. Fully charged it has sufficient power to weld up to eight 3.25mm (1/8 in.) diameter electrodes or eighteen 2.5mm (3/32 in.) electrodes. During welding, the battery is able to momentarily deliver higher-than-average short-circuit currents to prevent electrode sticking. Additionally, AccuBoost electronics provide high welding voltage at high power, preventing the arc from breaking regardless of the battery’s charge status. All of the main parameters can be steplessly adjusted with a single digital control knob.
The welding system includes an ActiveCharger that is specially tailored to the requirements of the AccuPocket and is based on Fronius’ proven Active Inverter Technology. This technology, along with built-in battery management functions, will detect the state of the battery and optimally adapt the charging characteristic. Not only does it recharge the battery when not in use, the system can be used in hybrid mode to continue welding if the battery runs low. In hybrid mode, the energy is used to ensure a constant arc during run-times and during off-times it recharges the battery. At all times the full welding mode amperage is available, even when connected to a 110 outlet or when hooked to a small generator.
At just over 24 lbs. with a compact and sturdy design, the AccuPocket is ideal for repair welding or work in remote areas where there is no access to mains electricity. In coming months, the AccuPocket TIG model will be available. The TIG model will include all of the same improved ignition properties, arc stability and arc dynamics of this unit along with full TIG functionality.
