TECNA 8212D Press / Projection-Type Spot Welder

100 kVA – Single-Phase AC Press / Projection-Type Spot Welder from TECNADirect.com

The TECNA 8212D is a versatile single-phase AC press / projection-type spot welder with TE550 Weld Controls. Part of the 821X series from TECNADirect.com, this pedestal welder is designed to bring you the highest quality of work. The TECNA 8211D press-type welder is air-operated and water-cooled, and available in dual voltage 220v/440v.

Press / projection-type spot welders from TECNA feature a stationary, ergonomic frame. Controls have been positioned frontally, allowing the press operator to view the welding data during the working cycle. The pneumatic commands and the compressed air pressure gauge have been placed at the top for easier adjustment and reading.

TECNA WTP-8212D – Robust and versatile press / projection-type spot welder.

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TECNA 8212D FEATURESOPTIONSSPECIFICATIONS - Throat Depth - 31.5in (800mm)
  • Modular design in mechanical structure, arms, brackets, cylinders.
  • Cylinder with chrome plated stem for heavy duty works and long life; adjustable anti-rotation device.
  • Lubrication free pneumatic components to eliminates oil mist and to protect the environment.
  • Head descent without pressure for set up and service.
  • Double-stroke cylinder withkey control.
  • Built-in compressed air filter unit and tank.
  • Compressed air disconnecting device.
  • Electrodes speed control valves, shock absorber for end of stroke and air discharge silencers assuring the minimum noise.
  • Two stage electric foot control for clamping and welding pieces only if correctly positioned.
  • Pre-setting for additional double stage electric foot connection for the direct recalling of welding program no.2.
  • Water-cooled transformer, plates, electrode-holders and electrodes; transformer with epoxy resin coated windings.
  • TE550 costant current microprocessor control unit.
  • Synchronous SCR contactor insulated from cooling water circuit with protection thermostat.
  • Standard on all models: two-hand safety control with timer assuring the best safety, and removable key selector. The two-hand control push-buttons are standard on projection models only (thay are available on request on spot welder models).
  • Emergency push-button to stop the machine immediately.
  • 8230 – Valve to stop the flow of the water cooling when the machine is off and flow switch which makes the welder stop if the cooling water does not circulate.
  • 8232 – Rotary selector for recalling the welding programs.
  • 8234 – Double stroke control device with pneumatic foot instead of key one. To be used only for spot welding when the work necessarily requires it.
  • 8235 – Cylinder 1242 daN (diameter 125 mm double stage) total stroke 100 mm (only on items 8201D..09D and 8214D).
  • 8236 – Adjustable double stroke for cylinder 736 daN (standard).
  • 8237 – Adjustable double stroke for cylinder 1242 daN (option 8235).
  • 8238 – Low force squeeze for cylinder 736 daN (standard).
  • 8239 – Low force squeeze for cylinder 1242 daN (option 8235).
  • 8240 – Proportional valve.
  • Costant energy welding control unit.
SPECIFICATION UNITS 8211D 8212D 8213D
Spot Welder Spot Spot Spot
Projection Welder
Power @ 50% Duty Cycle kVA 80 100 125
Max Power kVA 135 205 225
Short Circuit Current A 20,000 25,000 26,000
Maximum Welding Current on Aluminum kA 18 22 23
Maximum Welding Current on Steel kA 16 20 20
Thermal Current @ 100% kA 6.8 7 8.4
Secondary Voltage V 8.3 / 7.5 / 6.7 / 6.1 10 / 9 / 8 / 7.1 10.5 / 9 / 8 / 7.3
Supply Voltage (@60Hz)* V 440 440 440
Primary Cables Ø (up to 30m) mm² 70 95 2×50
Delayed Fuses @ 440VAC A 150 175 200
Arm Spacing Range in (mm) 6.9-18.7 (175-475) 6.9-18.7 (175-475) 6.9-18.7 (175-475)
Throat Depth – To Electrode Holders in (mm) 31.5 (800) 31.5 (800) 31.5 (800)
Throat Depth – To Tooling Platens in (mm)
Tooling Platen Dimensions in (mm)
# Slots & Spacing # / in (mm)
Max Electrode Force – Standard @ 87 psi (6 bar) lbs. (daN) 1619.2 (736) 1619.2 (736) 1619.2 (736)
Max Electrode Force – High-Force Option 8235 @ 87 psi (6 bar) lbs. (daN)
Working Stroke in (mm) 3.94 (100) 3.94 (100) 3.94 (100)
Retraction Stroke (Standard) in (mm) 2.36 (60) 2.36 (60) 2.36 (60)
Adjustable Retraction Stroke (Option 8236-8237) in (mm) 0-3.15 (0-80) 0-3.15 (0-80) 0-3.15 (0-80)
Compressed Air Supply psi (bar) 94.3 (6.5) 94.3 (6.5) 94.3 (6.5)
Air Consumption per 1000 Spots @ 94 psi (650kP / 6.5 bar)
Standard Welder – 20mm Stroke SCF (N/m³) 162 (4.6) 162 (4.6) 162 (4.6)
Standard Welder – Max Stroke SCF (N/m³) 544 (15.4) 544 (15.4) 544 (15.4)
Option 6135 – 20mm Stroke SCF (N/m³)
Option 6135 – Max Stroke SCF (N/m³)
Hose Inside Ø in (mm) 0.59 (15) 0.59 (15) 0.59 (15)
Water Cooling @ 36 psi (250 kP / 2.5 bar) gpm (lpm) 2.1 (8) 2.1 (8) 2.1 (8)
Aerial Noise Produced dB(A) 76 76 76
Measured Conditions
Working Stroke in (mm) 0.79 (20) 0.79 (20) 0.79 (20)
Welding Time Cycles 23 16 20
Welding Current kA 15 19 20
Working Rating (Welds per Minute) #/min 15 15 15
Net Weight lbs (kg) 1287 (585) 1320 (600) 1353 (615)
* May be supplied capable of operating on other voltages / frequencies. Please ask for details.
* Different voltages and frequencies on request.
* Specifications subject to change without notice.

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