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Chuck Schroeder
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SAME SPOOLMATIC PERFORMANCE, LESS CLUTTER; MILLER ELECTRIC'S LATEST SPOOL GUN FOR ALUMINUM WELDING

- New nozzle assembly: longer, ensures balance and operator comfort

- Lower priced option than Spoolmatic 30A - $869 vs. $989

APPLETON, Wis., February 2003 -
Those in light manufacturing and fabrication that trust Miller Electric's Spoolmatic 30A for aluminum welding but don't need a 30-ft. cable assembly now have a shorter and lighter option: the Spoolmatic 15A. As its name suggests, this 15 ft. cable outfitted spool gun offers an improved nozzle assembly that balances the gun evenly in the operator's hand. The Spoolmatic 15A is capable of wire feed speeds between 70 and 875 inches per minute, pushes wires .023 in. - 1/16 in. in diameter and holds a 4-in. spool.

Compatible with a wide variety of Miller power sources and engine drives, this spool gun offers an extended reach with a lower weight than the Spoolmatic 30A. The cost difference is substantial, considering that many shops do not need a 30 ft. cable assembly that may add clutter to the shop floor. Other features that improve performance and ease of use include an adjustable barrel assembly that allows the operator to vary the contact tip-to-nozzle position easily for optimum gas coverage. A built in gas valve eliminates the need to purge gas lines and the ability to adjust wire speed at the gun handle instead of the power source.

The Spoolmatic 15A is covered by Miller's True-Blue three-year factory warranty. To download a Spoolmatic 15A spec sheet, visit Miller's website at MillerWelds.com. For more information about Miller Electric Mfg. Co., visit Miller's website at MillerWelds.com or call 1-800-4-A-Miller. For more information or the Miller distributor nearest you, call 800-4-A-MILLER (800-426-4553), e-mail info@millerwelds.com, fax 877-327-8132, visit the website or write to Miller Electric Mfg. Co., P.O. Box 100, Lithonia, GA 30058.

With headquarters in Appleton, Wis., Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller and Hobart brand arc welding equipment and related systems for metalworking, construction, maintenance and other applications. Miller Electric is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), Glenview, Ill. ITW is a diversified multinational manufacturer of highly engineered components, assemblies and systems.