Kemppi’s ArcValidator is the first ever automated and universal solution for welding equipment validation. It offers fast, consistent and thorough welding equipment validation, meeting the requirements of ISO 3834 and EN 50504 standards. Among the benefits it offers are up to 80% faster validations, effortless reporting, standards-compliant documentation and certificate creation. It is compatible with all brands, models of welding machines and welding processes with absolute unit meters.

Standards compliance the easy way

Kemppi leads the way in the development of application software for online welding quality and productivity management. The company again takes a bold step by offering universal solutions compatible with all welding equipment brands. Today, welding companies face strict requirements from customers, regulators and inspecting bodies. If their welding equipment is not validated, they fail to meet national and international standards the customer requires for welding equipment accuracy.

Guided or automatic, standard or precision validation

ArcValidator is used for current, voltage and wire feed speed validation of welding power sources and wire feeders.

In guided manual mode ArcValidator is compatible with the vast majority of welding equipment with absolute unit meters – despite the brand or the type.

With the range of advanced Kemppi FastMig and KempArc equipment, an automatic validation mode is also available. ArcValidator automatically controls and operates the validated equipment – a power source or a wire feeder – through the remote control connection during the validation process.

The user can choose either standard validation (normal accuracy) or precision validation (higher level of accuracy) according to European Standard EN 50504.

System components

ArcValidator RC (Remote Control) is a smart handheld device that fits in the palm of the hand. With it, you can validate welding equipment using the ArcValidator L 650 load bank and transfer the saved validation data reports to the ArcValidator PC application to give them the final touch. Then you can print and share the official validation certificates.

A tool for service workshops, maintenance departments and equipment hire companies

ArcValidator is a perfect tool for anyone performing or planning to perform arc welding equipment validation services, as a business or internal service. It offers fast return on investment (for businesses validating welding equipment on a daily basis, ArcValidator’s capital investment costs can be recovered within the first year).

ArcValidator is an integral part of Kemppi’s TWM concept and Kemppi ARC System 3 for total welding management.

Technical brief of ArcValidator L650 load bank

  • Connection voltage:  +/- 10 % 110 – 240 VAC
  • Power factor: 0.99
  • Protection class: IP21
  • Rated power/load: 100% 400A, 60% 500A, 10% 650A
  • Wire feed speed range: 0 – 25 m/min
  • Standards: IEC 60974-1, IEC 60974-10

Kemppi is a world-leading welding technology company manufacturing arc welding equipment and providing solutions for highly productive welding. In almost 65 years of operation, Kemppi has introduced new innovations to the market, pioneering the development of welding technology and solutions. In 2013 the company had global revenue of EUR 111 million. Kemppi production plants are located in Finland and India. The company has over 620 employees. Kemppi is the first manufacturer of welding solutions in the world certified to ISO 3834-2. For more see www.kemppi.com.