PROGRESSIVE WELDING PRODUCTS
FULL WAVE DC POWER SUPPLY

COMMERCIAL & MIL SPEC, SPOT AND SEAM
3 PHASE FREQUENCY WELDERS
Progressive's full wave DC transformer/rectifier power supply
can be provided for single phase or three phase operation.

The Progressive DC rectifier is unique in the industry because it achieves constant current density with a totally balanced current flow path. All diodes in the rectifier circuit are excited simultaneously, thus avoiding diode overloading and excessive heat which is the main cause of diode failure. 

Secondary currents range from 15,000 to 50,000 amperes, intermittent and 10,000 to 25,000 amperes, continuous.

Proof of the efficiency achieved by Progressive's patented transformer-rectifier is demonstrated by the extremely rapid rise of the direct current output. Full DC current amplitude is generally obtained in the first half cycle of the weld.

All Progressive Seam Welder heads can be provided with our constant contact collector ring current transfer system (patented). These unique heads are so rugged that our customers can be assured of up to TWENTY THOUSAND HOURS of trouble-free production before the collector rings need replacement.

Progressive can also provide equipment and instructions to convert your present AC welding machines to DC in your own plant, or we will handle the complete conversion in our shop under the experienced supervision of our welding specialists.

Progressive also offers a complete line of fine quality, production proven AC welding equipment for your specific applications.

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Engineer's sketch of our patented collector ring type, current transfer system.

Photo of Progressive single phase, full wave, DC transformer/rectifier with cover removed, showing compact easily serviced diode arrangement.

The Progressive three phase, full wave, DC transformer/rectifier. Note sturdy construction and easy accessibility of all functions.

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