One of the most popular brands of welding equipment in our country is Svarog. Devices of this type are valued by consumers mainly for good build quality and ease of use at a not too high cost. The manufacturer of these devices offers the domestic consumer a variety of its types from simple inverters for summer cottages to two-block semi-automatic machines and serious plasma cutters.
Who releases
The characteristic name of these devices, it would seem, clearly indicates that they are produced by a Russian company. However, oddly enough, this is not the case. The Chinese company Jasic Technology produces Svarog welding equipment. Such a name, apparently, is just a clever marketing ploy.
Jasic began selling Svarog inverter-type welding machines in Russia not so long ago - in 2007. However, by now, the products of this brand have already earned the recognition of domestic masters. And for good reason. Its quality, despitethe fact that it was released in China is on top. Jasic produces a wide variety of household appliances and equipment. And all the goods it produces, judging by the feedback from consumers, are of very good quality. The annual turnover of this corporation is now more than 1-2 million dollars a year.
Varieties of devices "Svarog"
To date, Jasic sells two main groups of welding devices on the Russian market:
- Entry level. Equipment in this category has a current strength of usually 120-140 A.
- Powerful welding machines. The equipment of this group is designed for a current of 160-225 A.
The welding machine "Svarog" can be produced both in a plastic case and in a metal one.
As for the lineup, it is really very wide. The Chinese offer domestic craftsmen about 40 types of this equipment. If desired, you can purchase a device designed for manual arc welding, semi-automatic, air-plasma or argon-arc. Jasic Corporation also produces universal models, which can be operated using several technologies.
Manual welding machine
This type of Svarog equipment is most popular with summer residents, garage masters and owners of very small businesses. With their help, you can perform a variety of types of welding. But they are the most convenientwhen working in confined spaces or at heights. The fact is that they are usually compact in size, and the weight is very small.
Consumers also attribute very low cost to the advantages of such equipment as the Svarog welding machine. Any Russian can afford to buy such a device for his summer cottage. The cost of Svarog equipment designed for manual welding is only about 7-10 thousand rubles.
Svarog semi-automatic machines
For manual arc welding, models are usually sold that are not too high power. Semiautomatic devices "Svarog" can be designed both for a small maximum current strength, and for a significant one. An example of devices of the first variety can be considered the Svarog MIG 160 apparatus. This equipment can be used both for welding in semi-automatic mode of wire and stick electrodes. Of course, a higher cost is what distinguishes such Svarog welding machines. Prices for them can fluctuate around 20-27 thousand rubles.
Complete set and functionality of semi-automatic machines
Jasic's products of this type deserve good consumer reviews, including for the fact that they are initially supplemented with a cable with a ground clamp and a welding torch. For most devices of other brands, the latter must be purchased separately. True, the length of the burner is only 3 m. Therefore, if a welder needs a five-meter one, it will have to be purchased separately.
Easy to use semi-automatic machinewelding "Svarog" are considered, among other things, for the fact that they have such additional functions as:
- HotStart. Hot start is a surge of electric current when the workpiece is touched by an electrode. This function is very useful when using poor quality electrodes, welding rusty products, with low mains voltage, etc.
- ArcForce. This is also a very handy feature. If during welding for some reason the arc goes out, a surge of current occurs. That is, you can do work when using the Svarog apparatus without interruption.
- Antistick. With this function, if the electrode sticks, the voltage is reset to zero. The same thing happens with welding current. As a result, the electrode can be very easily torn off the workpiece and continue working.
Argon welding machines
Svarog equipment of this type is divided into two main categories. If desired, you can buy manufactured by Jasic:
- universal MMA/TIG;
- welding machine "Svarog" TIG.
Using the first variety, it is possible to perform welding with both consumable and tungsten electrodes. Such a welding machine "Svarog" costs a little more. When using TIG equipment, work is done only with tungsten non-consumable electrodes.
Welding machines "Svarog": reviewsconsumers
The opinion of domestic masters about the devices of this brand has developed, as already mentioned, pretty good. Consumers consider Svarog welding machines reliable and, most importantly, solid equipment. They hold the arc very well, including during long-term operation, besides, they perform their functions perfectly even at low voltage.
A good opinion about these devices has developed both among experienced craftsmen and those who have only recently decided to learn this type of work. The arcforce and anti-stick functions are very helpful, especially for beginners.
Domestic masters praise the Svarog inverter welding machine for the fact that in most cases it is equipped with soft durable wires, which also have a very long length. Summer residents liked the equipment of this brand because it can work even at low voltage (up to 150 V).
Of the shortcomings, domestic welders note only that on some models there is no handle on the suitcase. Carrying this equipment on a belt is not always convenient. Also, consumers attribute some exactingness to cleaning from dust to the disadvantages of Svarog devices.
What you need to know
It is not too difficult to find out the current strength of devices sold on the modern market. Usually this parameter is equal to the number used in the marking. Unfortunately, this does not apply to Svarog equipment. If the marking contains the number 200, this does not mean at all that the device is designed for a current of 200B. Most likely, this value will be less. Why the Chinese decided to move away from traditional labeling is unknown. Perhaps this is also just a marketing ploy.
Below we present to your attention a small table of correspondences between markings and current strength.
| Parameters | Meaning |
| "Svarog ARC 125" | 10-120A with 3.9kVA power consumption |
| ARC 165 | up to 160 A (5.3 kVA) |
| ARC 205 | up to 180 A (6.9 kVA) |
| ARC 200V | up to 200 A (7) |
| ARC 250 | up to 225 A (9.4) |
Lineup
Each of the groups of inverters discussed above is represented by several models. So, for example, the Svarog ARC 125 and ARC 145 devices, designed for manual arc welding, are very popular with craftsmen. These devices of the initial group have a current strength of 120-140 A, small dimensions and light weight.
Powerful devices include, for example, the inverter welding machine "Svarog" ARC 165. This model is most in demand among manufacturers and installers. Despite the rather large maximum current of 160 A, this equipment is not too large, which certainly makes it very convenient to use and practical.
Mosta popular model for 180 A is the ARC 205. At the moment, only one device of this brand is distinguished by a current of 200 A - the Svarog ARC 200V. But at the same time, the manufacturer produces two models for 225 A - Svarog ARC 200 and ARC 250.
Specifications
Below, for example, we present to your attention a table with the technical characteristics of the Svarog ARC 205 apparatus.
| Parameter | Meaning |
| Necessary voltage | 220V |
| Frequency | 50Hz |
| Current | 10-180 A |
| Efficiency | 85% |
| Electrode diameter | 1.6-5mm |
| Model dimensions | 336х120х198 mm |
| Weight | 5.8kg |
| Degree of protection | F |
Like any other model of this manufacturer, "Svarog" 205 can operate both from a centralized network and from a generator. The latter can be both diesel and gasoline. The delivery set of this model usually includes a ground terminal, a cable of 5 meters, two OCS tips and an electric holder for 200 A.
