Merkle HighPULSE touch

HighPULSE touch - The touchscreen generation

Our aim is to advance welding to the highest possible level. With 55 years of experience, we are once again setting the standard for the future of welding. We are doing this with the development of the HighPulse Touch series. 

But what makes the new HighPulse Touch welding machine unique?

A perfect combination of the following features: 

•  Intuitive, language-independent controls
• A software package covering all processes and material grades
• Excellent value for money

The product line offers 6 variants:

HighPULSE touch 280 K

HighPULSE touch 350 K
HighPULSE touch 400 KW & DW
HighPULSE touch 450 KW & DW

Modern technology in two product lines – Portable and industrial

HighPULSE touch – Merkle's most sophisticated welding technology! The HighPULSE touch family combines high-speed welding with the particularly advantageous TEDAC system : in both the portable 280/350 K models and the 400 KW/DW and 450 KW/DW models designed for industrial use.

One of the best examples of Merkle's versatility in product development is the TEDAC^® system, which provides continuous power control and feedback at the torch. It simplifies and speeds up welding in difficult-to-reach places.

The undisputed advantages of the HighPULSE touch series are its ease of use, extensive choice of programmes and power control directly from the torch.

Merkle HighPULSE touch. A revolution in pulsed arc welding!

The portable HighPULSE touch 280/350 K (available with an optional water cooler and trolley).

The compact, easily manoeuvrable HighPULSE touch 400/450 KW with integrated water cooling system.

HighPULSE touch 400/450 DW with separate wire feeder for larger workpieces.

The new HighPULSE touch comes with a complete software package covering all common material grades and Merkle processes.

This makes welding particularly efficient and economical. As standard, the complete HighPULSE touch software package includes Merkle processes such as DeepARC, ColdMIG and HighUP.

Welding programmes for all common material grades

Programmes for low-alloy steels, stainless steels and aluminium alloys, for example, are included as standard at no extra cost. 

DeepARC. Faster welding with deeper penetration and less spatter.

ColdMIG ! Perfect for thin sheet metal and applications requiring substantial gap bridging.

HighUP! Vertical welding made easy!

Intuitive, language-independent menu

All the welding machine's controls are directly accessible from the front of the machine. Arc length and power can also be adjusted from the separate wire feeder.

The complete control panel can be integrated into the separate wire feeder. This makes operation easier and provides greater flexibility, even in hard-to-reach places.

Power can be adjusted continuously from the TEDAC^® torch.

Different parameters - simply a matter of adjustment

Various parameters can be adjusted easily and continuously. The desired value can be set by dragging to the appropriate position with a finger. Alternatively, parameters can still be adjusted using the rotary push-button, by turning it and then pressing it.

Numerous other parameters can be set to the desired value from the "Settings" menu.

Inductance, pulse shape, wire burnback, gas pre-flow and post-flow, starting and end current, and downslope time can all be set to the desired values.

Excellent value for money

Increased performance, unique intuitive operation and excellent value for money make HighPulse TOUCH welding machines an economical choice.

A lockable control panel cover is available as an option. 

Prepared for MMA welding with electrodes up to 6 mm. Hotstart, Arcforce and Antistick are standard. 

The integrated water cooler is housed in a drawer at the bottom of the machine, so it can be pulled out for easy servicing.

The compact HighPULSE touch 280 and 350 K machines are also available with an optional water cooler and trolley

Compact and portable

HighPULSE touch power on the move.

Portable, with water cooling

Can be fitted with an optional water cooler.

The most versatile configuration

The welding machine can also be mounted on a trolley with drawers.

Merkle HighPULSE touch 280/350 K. - versatile for any application!

The welding machine is a good choice for workshops, assembly, repairs and production tasks requiring lower power. At 33/36 kg, it is lightweight and easy to move. It can also be used in hard-to-reach places. It can even be suspended using our suspension system (optional). All functions are available directly at the work area; only the power cable needs to be connected.

HighPULSE touch 400 and 450 KW for workshops and industrial production!

Mobile design with integrated water cooler

Perfect for welding at higher currents or for extended periods.

Wire feeder fitted directly to the EURO connector

Compact and easily accessible.

Robust handles

Easy and safe to move

MERKLE HighPULSE touch 400/450 KW - with side-mounted wire feeder!

Compact and simple construction.

When developing the Merkle HighPulse touch 400/450 KW, we placed great emphasis on a compact yet simple design. We also kept this in mind when positioning the wire feeder. The 4-roll DV-26 wire feeder and wire spool are easily accessible by opening the side of the machine.

The perfect connection - Merkle HighPULSE touch with a Merkle torch

Merkle TEDAC^® system

Perfect control with Merkle TEDAC^® torches.

Push-Pull torch

It can significantly extend the welding reach, particularly when working with aluminium, and in some cases  TEDAC^® control can also be indispensable. 

TIG process with useful features

Lift-start TIG function with continuously adjustable upslope and downslope, and gas pre-flow and post-flow.

Perfect wire feeding: The Merkle wire feeder

Mobile version with 4 castors.

Fold-out handle, 2 x 4 rubber feet on the bottom and side.

Electrically insulated suspension device (optional)

Asymmetrical mounting point extends the machine's reach (optional)

Horizontal positioning as standard.

Vertical positioning can be achieved in seconds.

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