As a four wheeler, fabrication/welding is a must to modify and/or mend your 4x4 rig. That is something we can attest to from our experience on building the White Knight. The project always seems to be done, but it really never is. From our encounters on wheeling trips or events, we always found a portable welder to be a necessity. We’ve hauled big generators and welders to accommodate our needs but you always run into a lack of room and it can get quite expensive.. We wondered what else is available that would make life easier. Through our experience a name we have trusted is AIR LIQUIDE. Air Liquide is known worldwide for supplying the welding as well as other industries with an array of gas products. Their network of welding outlets also carries welding equipment .Service and availability is a non-issue as they are world wide. - Founded in 1902, Air Liquide operates in 60 countries through 125 subsidiaries and employs more than 30,000 people.
Now for a little history on Air Liquide Canada -In 1910, Air Liquide sent R.J. Lévy to Canada to set up operations there. He evaluated the potential and purchased land in the eastern outskirts of Montreal on the corner of Viau and Rouen streets. By the spring of 1911, the first oxygen plant in Canada began production. Within another five years, Air Liquide Canada had built six more plants all across the country, from Halifax to Vancouver. The company was also at the forefront of welding technology. Several key steps were made during the 1920’s: Air Liquide Canada began to manufacture flux-coated electrodes – the first enterprise to do so in North-America. In the 40s, the company opened Canada’s first welding and gas applications research laboratory, as well as a state-of-the-art welding electrode plant, and the world’s largest oxygen plant. Air Liquide Canada has continued as the country’s leading gas and welding supplier. It has always been at the cutting edge of the industry, as a pacesetter in delivering quality gas and welding products, as well as designing leading-edge gas applications and welding technologies.
Now back to our affordable portable welder search. After a conversation with our Air Liquide representative it was clear the TI90 Lift would be the machine to meet our needs. The TI90 is designed for portability and performance. It is lightweight, compact and packaged in an easy to carry case. It plugs into a standard 120V AC receptacle. With an output range of 5 to 90 A, the TI90 Lift allows you to weld electrodes up to 2.5mm ( 3/32 in) . It allows easy polarity reversal. With the optional TIG torch, this unit is capable of DC lift TIG. Some of it’s features include 110 volt input connection, Anti-stick, arc start and arc force, lift TIG, Thermostatic protection, Input-line voltage regulation, three years parts and labour warranty. With a small portable generator this unit can be functional at your campsite. It also works great if you don’t have 220 in your garage. Weighing in at only 7 lbs and measuring 8.25x4.5x11.5, it is as portable as a welder can be with STICK and TIG processes. The TI 90 has allowed us to do many tasks on the rig. We have used it to weld all our zeus fasteners, oil pan modifications, floor pan etc etc. If you are in the market for a welder that offers portability at an affordable price, you need to look no further than the TI90. It is a perfect machine for the hobbyist.
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AIR LIQUIDE
Portable
Light-weight
Well-built
Easy to use
Torch Holder does not come with machine
Review of Air Liquide TI90 Lift Welding Machine
Jun 14 2005, 02:09 PM
