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Reduced Downtime

Are less downtime and lower maintenance costs reason enough to upgrade to new equipment? Yes! After all, a power source that's down isn't earning its keep - especially when productivity is measured in hundreds of thousands of dollars per hour. Here's how new Miller equipment can help:

  • Industry-leading reliability for maximum uptime.
  • Unbeatable service and support network - find local support.
  • Maintaining old equipment costs more than buying reliable new equipment covered by a factory warranty. Check out this maintenance worksheet.

If you planned to drive across the country, would you risk a car that could leave you stranded in the desert? No way. That's why if you weld for a living, Miller believes you deserve nothing less than the world's most dependable welder. Learn how companies like yours have reduced the cost of downtime.

BREAKING TRADITION IN THE GULF OF MEXICO: OILFIELD CONTRACTOR TURNS TO BIG BLUE 302 TECHNOLOGY
This off-shore oil contractor says \"It\'s Miller time\" after a new engine drive offered great arc quality, superior reliability and lower repair costs. They also report that multi-arc units slash costs for large installations.

TRAILER MANUFACTURER FINDS PEACE OF MIND WITH CP MIG SYSTEMS FROM MILLER AND OXO
All MIG welding operators want good bead appearance and low spatter. This manufacturer of horse trailers gets exceptional performance at a reasonable price from its Miller MIG machines and OXO guns.

MAXSTAR DC TIG INVERTERS IMPROVE RELIABILITY AND QUALITY FOR STAINLESS STEEL PROCESS FLOW SYSTEMS PROVIDER
When stainless steel grinding dust caused reliability problems with its conventional TIG units, this mechanical contractor switched to DC TIG inverters with Wind Tunnel Technology. They also exchanged their heavy units for field work and replaced them with a 10 lb. inverter.

MINES COMPLY WITH NEW MSHA DIESEL REGULATION WITH BIG BLUE 402
Mines now need to meet new standards for diesel engines used underground. This mine maintenance manager explains how a new welding machine and his local welding supply distributor teamed up to offer a great solution.

HIDDEN FROM THE PUBLIC, WELDED STEEL MOMENT FRAMES GIVE NEW FOUR SEASONS PROPERTY SEISMIC STRENGTH

NO NEED TO CHECK THIS BAG AT THE GATE - NEW SUITCASE FEEDER GOES EVERYWHERE
It\'s all about control. In this age of inspection, where specifications and regulations dictate welding processes, maintaining control over weld parameters...

PMI KEEPS LIQUID GOLD FLOWING WITH STAINLESS STEEL ENGINE DRIVES
\"We work in one of the world\'s most highly corrosive environments,\" says Robert Meith, vice president, Construction Services...

TEAM INDUSTRIES CASHES IN ON ENERGY EFFICIENT INVERTER TECHNOLOGY

NEW INVERTERS IMPROVE UPTIME BY 10%, EARNS $47,781 FOR WOODS EQUIPMENT

Miller Technology Exclusives:

Auto-Line™
Automatically "links" the machine to any primary input voltage from 208 to 575 volts, single- or three-phase, 50 or 60 Hz. Also adjusts for voltage spikes within the entire range.

Auto-Link ®
Automatically links the power source to the primary input voltage being applied (115V or 230V) or (230V or 460V), without the need for manually linking primary voltage terminals.

Fan-On-Demand™
Internal power source cooling system that only works when needed, keeping internal components cleaner.

LVC™ Line Voltage Compensation
Keeps output of the power source constant regardless of fluctuation in input power ± 10%.

Wind Tunnel Technology™
Internal air flow that protects electrical components and PC boards from dirt, dust, debris... greatly improving reliability.



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