AMI Model 217 WDR Orbital Welding Power Supply
Model 217 WDR
The 217 took over the 207’s job with modern power electronics underneath. It is a power source and controller for automatic orbital tube welding — hand-carried, field-ready, and it will run on whatever service the site gives you.
Specifications
| Process | GTAW (TIG) with pulsation control and HF arc starting |
|---|---|
| Weld current | 5 – 150 A |
| Duty cycle | 100% on 110 V/30 A or 220 V/20 A service; 70% on 110 V/15 A |
| Input power | 100 – 240 VAC auto-adjusting, single phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 11″ H × 22.27″ W × 18.75″ D |
| Weight | 66 lbs (30 kg) |
| Data | USB, weld data recording |
| Weld heads | AMI and EXEL by AMI orbital tube heads |
Specifications from published AMI documentation. Confirm against the manual for your serial number — these machines changed over the years.
Worth knowing
- Auto-switching input — no transformer chasing on a jobsite
- Purge gas control, weld head rotation and coolant control integrated
- Carries by hand to the rack you are welding on
On our bench
What we see fail on a 217: display and interface faults, coolant pump and flow switch issues, HF start problems, gas solenoids, head cable connectors. It also drifts out of calibration like everything else — we can certify it on your floor.
Tell us the model and the symptom.
Repair, rebuild, parts and on-site calibration — anywhere in North America.
Call 720-840-5173
info@tigcompany.com
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