Spindles, Stands, And Adapters - Lincoln LN-742 Service Manual

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SUBMERGED ARC GUNS
The K112 gun and cable assembly is recommended for
welding with 1/16 in. solid steel electrode at up to 500
amps. Gun cable length is 15 feet.
GMAW GUNS
An expanding line of Magnum GMA gun and cable
assemblies are available to allow welding with solid
and cored electrodes using the GMAW process. See
the appropriate Magnum literature for descriptions of
the 200-400 ampere air cooled guns and cables that
are available. Gun cable lengths range from 10 to 25 ft.
(3.0 to 7.5 m) and feed electrode sizes 0.025 in. to 5/64
in. (0.6 to 2.0 mm).
SPINDLES, STANDS, AND
ADAPTERS
There are a variety of spindles and wire reel adapters
available for use with the LN-742. Select the desired
setup according to your specific welding needs.
K162H SPINDLE
The K162H spindle is used for mounting Readi-Reels
and 2 in. I.D. spools with a 60 lb capacity on a K303 or
K376 Wire Reel Stand. When used with Readi-Reels,
a Readi-Reel Adapter is required. For 8 in. O.D. spools,
a K468 Spindle Adapter is available.
K363P 22 TO 30 LB READI-REEL
ADAPTER
Adapts Lincoln Readi-Reel coils of 22 and 33 lb (10
and 14 kg) to a 2 in. (51 mm) spindle. Durable, molded
plastic, one piece construction. Designed for easy
loading -- adapter remains on spindle for quick
changeover. (Included with K377.)
K376 AND K303 50 TO 60 LB WIRE REEL
MOUNTING STANDS
The K376 50 to 60 lb Wire Reel Mounting Stand and
the K303 Wire Reel Mounting Stand are the same with
the exception that the K303 stand includes a dust
shield. The assembly includes a framework to which is
attached the 50 to 60 lb wire reel, a mounting spindle,
a lift bale, and a cable clamp for fastening the input
cable assembly. It is easily mounted to the basic wire
feed unit by following the Attaching the Wire Reel
Stand procedure at the end of this section.
ACCESSORIES
K377 SMALL MOUNTING STAND FOR
READI-REEL COILS AND 22 TO 30 LB
SPINDLE WITH 2 IN. I.D.
This assembly includes a wire reel spindle (similar to
the K162 spindle) attached to a small frame. The unit is
supplied with the K363 Readi-Reel Adapter for using
the Lincoln "Readi-Reel Electrode Coils". Without the
adapter the unit is capable of handling spools with a
2 in. I.D., a 12 in. maximum O.D., and a 4 in. width. For
spools with an 8 in. O.D., a K468 spindle adapter is
available. The spindle has an adjustable braking
system. See Attaching the Wire Reel Stand
procedure at the end of this section for installation
procedures.
K378 SMALL MOUNTING STAND FOR
13 TO 14 LB INNERSHIELD COILS
This assembly includes the same smaller frame as
used in the K377 and the fully enclosed canister
system for dereeling of the 14 lb coil. This system has
a fixed brake for the 14 lb coil. See Attaching the Wire
Reel Stand Procedure at the end of this section for
installation procedures.
K435 SPINDLE ADAPTER FOR
14 LB COILS
Permits 14 lb (6 kg) Innershield coils to be mounted on
2 in. (51 mm) O.D. spindles. For K377 and K445, or
K303 and K376 with optional K162H adapter.
K438 50 TO 60 LB READI-REEL ADAPTER
Adapts Lincoln Readi-Reel coils of 50 to 60 lb (22.7 to
27.7 kg) to a 2 in. (51 mm) spindle. (Included with
K445.)
K445 MOUNTING STAND FOR READI-
REEL COILS AND 50 TO 60 LB SPINDLE
WITH 2 IN. O.D.
50 to 60 lb (22.7 to 27.7 kg) Readi-Reel mounting
stand. This assembly includes framework that a 2 in.
(51 mm) O.D. spindle with adjustable brake and 50 to
60 lb (22.7 to 27.7 kg) (K438) Readi-Reel adapter.
Includes a lift bail and cable clamp for fastening the
input cable assembly. Does not include a dust shield. A
dust shield that covers the wire reel and protects the
wire from falling dirt and dust is available for this unit.
Order part number S14543. This unit will accept the
M11514 door kit (see K303) but only if already
equipped with optional dust shield (S14543).
LN-742 & LN-742H
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