Quick Reference Guides

Resistance Welding Equipment Summaries and Training Materials

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Quick Reference TECNA Welders	Quick Reference TECNA Balancers
TECNA Welder Guide (PDF)	TECNA Balancer Guide (PDF)

Which TECNA welder is right for you?

Bench Welders	Rocker Arm Welders	Press / Projection Welders	Spot Weld Guns
TECNA bench welders for small assembly spot and projection welding applications. Can be configured with part-holding fixtures or small seam welding heads.	TECNA foot and air-operated rocker arm spot welders. TECNA rocker arm welders are ideal for many sheet metal applications.	TECNA bench welders for small assembly spot and projection welding applications. Can be configured with part-holding fixtures or small seam welding heads.	TECNA foot and air-operated rocker arm spot welders. TECNA rocker arm welders are ideal for many sheet metal applications.
kVA: 15 – 90	kVA: 20 – 50	kVA: 50 – 250	kVA: 2 – 90
Power supply: AC or MFDC	Power supply: AC or MFDC	Power supply: AC or MFDC	Power supply: AC or MFDC
Weld current: up to 31,000 amps	Weld current: up to 21,000 amps	Weld current: 20,000 – 100,000+ amps	Weld current: up to 32,000 amps
Throat depth: 6 – 11 in.	Throat depth: 11 – 36 in.	Throat depth: 11 – 80 in.	Throat depth: 5 – 41 in.
Max. weld force: 1,654 lbs.	Max. weld force: 1,050 lbs. * varies based on arm length	Max. weld force: 4,250 lbs. * based on 8 in. cylinder	Max. weld force: 2,427 lbs. * varies based on arm length

Which TECNA retractor or zero-gravity balancer is right for you?

Standard Balancers	Nylon Cable Balancers	Air Hose Balancers
TECNA standard stainless steel cable retractors and zero-gravity balancers.	TECNA nylon cable retractor balancers support tools on a polypropylene or Dyneema wire rope.	TECNA air hose retractor balancers have a polyurethane air hose that suspends tools and supplies them with air.
Body: Aluminum, nylon, or rubbered-covered aluminum	Body: Nylon or aluminum	Body: Aluminum
Capacity: 1.1 – 132 lbs. (0.5 – 60 kg)	Capacity: 0.44 – 17.64 lbs. (0.2 – 8.0 kg)	Capacity: 0.8 – 11 lbs. (0.4 – 5 kg)
Stroke: 98 – 118 in. (2500 – 3000 mm)	Stroke: 63 – 98 in. (1600 – 2500 mm)	Stroke: 35 – 53 in. (900 – 1350 mm)
Cable: Stainless steel	Cable: Polypropylene or Dyneema	Cable: Polyurethane hose

ATEX-Rated Balancers	ESD-Protected Balancers	Food Industry Balancers
TECNA ATEX-Rated retractors and zero-gravity balancers for areas containing flammable gases or combustible dust	TECNA ESD retractors and zero-gravity balancers protect against electrostatic discharge	TECNA food industry retractors and zero-gravity balancers are moisture and chemical-resistant.
Body: Aluminum	Body: Aluminum	Body: Aluminum with hard anodizing or high-strength Rilsan treatment
Capacity: 0.44 – 220 lbs. (0.2 – 100 kg)	Capacity: 0.44 – 220 lbs. (0.2 – 100 kg)	Capacity: 0.44 – 220 lbs. (0.2 – 100 kg)
Stroke: 63 – 106 in. (1600 – 2700 mm)	Stroke: 63 – 106 in. (1600 – 2700 mm)	Stroke: 63 – 106 in. (1600 – 2700 mm)
Cable: Stainless steel	Cable: Polypropylene or Dyneema	Cable: Rust-proof stainless steel