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Chuck Schroeder
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MILLER WELDING UNITS WITH GENERATOR POWER KEEP TOOLS RUNNING WHILE YOU WELD

- Visit www.MillerWelds.com/generator to view "free welder" savings

- 10,000 watts means most generator power in the industry

- Run power tools off generator whether you’re welding or not

APPLETON, Wis., May 17, 2002 -
The need for generator power to run tools and lights on job sites where there is no available electricity is paramount in meeting project deadlines in a variety of industries. To keep productivity high regardless of utility issues, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. offers the most comprehensive offering of welding generators available in the welding industry.

Contractors don’t always think of welding generators for generator power, but it makes sense because the generator capability of a welding generator unit is essentially free. In fact, the cost of a welding generator can be up to $1,400 less than the cost of a standalone generator æ and Miller uses engines from leading manufacturers such as Kubota, Onan, Kohler and Honda.

To see how much a specific welding generator could save you, visit www.MillerWelds.com/generator. This web site also includes wattage requirements for common tools, lights, appliances and motors, a handy "generator power worksheet" for calculating your power needs and informative generator stories.

Complete Line

With power offerings from 3,500 watts to 10,000 watts, the Miller line of small-frame welding generators provides the power capability professionals need when they need it most. The complete line includes:

- Blue Star 3500/6000 – offers models from 3,500 watts to 6,000 watts with 140 or 180 amps of welding power, respectively

- Bobcat 225 NT – 8,500 watts of generator power combined with 225 amps of welding power. The unit also offers a diesel option.

- Bobcat 250 NT – Miller's most popular welding generator. This new unit offers 10,000 watts of generator power combined with 250 amps of welding power. Liquid propane model is also available.

- Trailblazer 301 G and Trailblazer DC – 10,000 watts of generator power along with 300 amps of welding power. Separate rotors for welding and generator power prevent welding arc interference while using generator power. Liquid propane and diesel models also are available.

Work While Welding

Not all welding generators offer comparable performance even though specifications might look similar. Two of the biggest differences are the temperature at which the machine’s performance is rated and the machine’s simultaneous welding and auxiliary power capabilities. Look for machines rated at 104 F (40 C) to ensure you get all the promised power when using them in hot summer conditions.

Unless you work by yourself and never at night, consider a welding generator that produces good simultaneous welding and generator power. For instance, when welding with a Trailblazer 301 G at 150 amps, up to 6,700 watts of power are made available to run other tools. This will let you strike an arc while running lights or while your partner runs a grinder, drill or plasma cutter. Also, one of the hottest trends among contractors is to use the generator capabilities to run a portable wire welding machine or a lightweight plasma cutting unit. This creates an economical station for more productivity.

All Miller welding generators are covered by Miller's True Blue three-year factory warranty. The engines have warranties covered separately by the manufacturers. To purchase welding generators on-line or to download a product spec sheet, visit Miller's website at www.MillerWelds.com. Only Miller combines the convenience of on-line shopping with the expertise of a local distributor for sales and service. For more information or the Miller distributor nearest you, call 1-800-4-A-MILLER (800-426-4553), fax 877-327-8132, visit the website or write to Miller Electric Mfg. Co., P.O. Box 100, Lithonia, GA 30058.

Headquartered in Appleton, Wis. Miller is a leading worldwide manufacturer of arc welding equipment and related systems for metalworking, construction, maintenance and other applications. Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 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.