The Lincoln Electric K4483-8 is a specialized control cable designed to facilitate high-speed digital communication between ArcLink-compatible welding power sources and their peripheral components, such as wire feeders, process modules, and water coolers. As part of the K4483 series, this 8-foot (2.4 meter) cable serves as a direct, modernized replacement for the legacy K1543 series cables, offering enhanced physical properties while maintaining full backward compatibility with existing ArcLink infrastructure. The cable utilizes a standard 5-pin Amphenol-style configuration, which is the industry standard for Lincoln's proprietary ArcLink digital communications protocol.
Engineered for industrial resilience, the K4483-8 features Lincoln's "Ext-Flex" jacket technology. This outer sheathing is formulated to resist the common hazards found in heavy fabrication environments, including abrasion from concrete floors, cuts from sharp metal edges, and exposure to industrial oils and solvents. More importantly, the Ext-Flex design addresses the mechanical fatigue associated with dynamic applications; it allows for repeated bending and flexing without compromising the integrity of the internal copper conductors or the shielding. This makes it particularly suitable for boom-mounted wire feeders or applications where the cable is subject to constant movement.
The connectors on both ends of the K4483-8 are over-molded, a manufacturing process that encapsulates the wire terminations in a solid block of material. This provides exceptional strain relief, preventing the conductors from pulling away from the pins during handling or accidental tension. The cable is designed with modularity in mind; users can daisy-chain multiple K4483 series cables to achieve a maximum distance of 200 feet (61 meters) between the power source and the remote component, although voltage drop considerations for the 42V auxiliary power line should be verified for maximum lengths. This specific SKU provides a short, manageable 8-foot link, ideal for close-proximity setups or as a jumper between rack-mounted equipment.
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| Brand:Lincoln Electric |
| Packaging Description:1 Per Ea |
| Cable Length:8 ft (2.4 m) |
| Connection Type:5-Pin ArcLink |
| Cable Type:Ext-Flex Control Cable |
| Compatible Equipment:Lincoln ArcLink Welders, Wire Feeders, Modules, Water Coolers |
| Replaces:K1543 Series |
