90 KVA Gilbert Industries Press Spot Welder | 36" Throat | 3PH 440V | 1986

Gilbert Industries 90 KVA Industrial Press Spot Welder

Type: Press (Vertical Action) | Reach: 36" Throat | Serial: 4979 | Year: 1986

The 3-Phase Advantage

While smaller shops often settle for single-phase units, a 3-Phase industrial welder like this Gilbert offers critical performance benefits for high-output environments:

• Balanced Load Distribution: Unlike single-phase machines that pull massive "spikes" from one line (causing light flicker and voltage drops), this unit distributes the 440V draw across all three phases, protecting your shop's electrical infrastructure.
• Superior Arc Stability: The three-phase input provides a much smoother, more consistent power delivery to the transformer. This results in more uniform heat at the nugget and fewer "splatter" events or inconsistent tacks.
• Thermal Efficiency: 3-phase motors and transformers operate with significantly less heat loss. This allows for a higher duty cycle and longer component life compared to single-phase machines pushed to their limits.
• Lower Operating Costs: Because 3-phase power is more efficient at converting raw electricity into welding energy, high-volume production shops often see a noticeable reduction in their monthly energy bill.

Key Specifications

• Model/Type: Press Type (Ensures perfectly vertical electrode alignment)
• Year of Manufacture: 1986
• Capacity: 90 KVA (Rated for heavy-gauge production)
• Throat Depth: 36" (Deep-reach for large cabinets, tanks, and panels)
• Input Power: 440V, 3-Phase @ 60 Hz
• Press Force: 4,290 lbs @ 80 PSI (Provides the "forging" pressure needed for structural Class A welds)
• Width: 10"