The Lincoln Electric Flextec® 500X / Power Feed® 84 Heavy Duty Ready-Pak® (K3608-3) represents a pinnacle in industrial welding system integration. Designed for the most demanding fabrication environments, this package pairs the rugged, energy-efficient Flextec 500X power source with the sophisticated Power Feed 84 wire feeder. The result is a 500-amp system capable of handling MIG, Pulsed MIG, Flux-Cored, Stick, DC TIG, and Arc Gouging processes with exceptional arc stability and control.
At the heart of this system is Lincoln's proprietary CrossLinc® technology. This innovation allows for full voltage and amperage control at the feeder without the need for a separate control cable, communicating directly over the welding leads. This reduces cable clutter, lowers maintenance costs, and improves safety on cluttered jobsites. Additionally, the system is ArcLink® enabled, facilitating high-speed digital communication between the power source and the Power Feed 84, unlocking synergic pulse modes and advanced process controls optimized for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Reliability in extreme conditions is a core specification of the Flextec 500X. The unit boasts an IP23 rating, ensuring protection against water spray and foreign objects, making it suitable for outdoor construction and shipyard applications. It is also Desert Duty® rated, certified to operate at full capacity in temperatures up to 55°C (131°F). Internally, the PC boards are trayed and potted to shield sensitive electronics from conductive dust and atmospheric humidity.
The K3608-3 Ready-Pak is a turnkey solution delivered fully assembled. It includes a heavy-duty inverter and wire feeder cart (K3059-4) designed to mobilize the entire system, including gas cylinders. The package comes standard with the Magnum® PRO Curve™ 400 welding gun, a high-amperage work lead, and a flowmeter regulator. The Power Feed 84 feeder itself features a 4-roll Maxtrac® wire drive system for consistent feeding of large diameter wires, ensuring high productivity in structural and heavy equipment fabrication.
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| Brand:Lincoln Electric |
| Amperage:500 |
| Duty Cycle:60%, 100% |
| Voltage:380/460/575 V |
| Weld Process:Multi-Process |
| Packaging Description:1 Per Ea |
| Process Type:MIG, Pulsed MIG, Flux-Cored, Stick, DC TIG, Gouging |
| Input Voltage / Phase:380/460/575V 3-Phase |
| Output Range:5-500A |
| Wire Feed Speed Range:Up to 1200 IPM |
| Dimensions:58.00 x 34.00 x 53.00 in |
| Weight:228.6 kg |
| Included Accessories:Power Feed 84, Magnum PRO Curve 400 Gun, Cart, Cables, Regulator |
| Control Interface:CrossLinc, ArcLink, Digital |
| Applications:Shipyards, Construction, Heavy Fabrication |
