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CROS ARC M201C MIG WELDER

Cros Arc M201c Mig Welder 230V

£656.25
Sale price  £656.25 Regular price 
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CROS ARC M201C MIG WELDER

Cros Arc M201c Mig Welder 230V

£656.25
Sale price  £656.25 Regular price 
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The CROS ARC M201C MIG WELDER is a compact, single-phase MIG/MAG welding power source designed for professional bodyshop and light fabrication work.

Key Features

  • Compact 200A-class MIG power source
  • Single-phase input for workshops
  • Suitable for steel and stainless
  • Euro-torch connection for flexibility
  • Takes small industrial gas cylinders
  • Analogue controls for simple setup
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Supply voltage

Supply

230V

Warranty

Warranty

3 years

Package

Package

PACKAGE INCLUDE Undergear/ Cylinder carrier, 3 Metre Primary cable, 2 Metre Gas hose, 4 Metre 250A MIG Torch, Earth return, MMA Lead

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Support

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Technical Datasheet

Download the official manufacturer datasheet for Cros Arc M201c Mig Welder 230V including specifications, compatibility information and technical details.

Download Cros Arc M201c Mig Welder 230V Datasheet

Technical Features

  • 230V inverterbased power source providing stable arc characteristics and reduced power consumption compared to traditional transformer sets
  • Dynamic 4roll geared wire feed system for consistent wire delivery, reduced birdnesting and better control on thin automotive panels
  • MIG/MAG and MMA multiprocess capability, allowing both solid and fluxcored wire welding plus stick electrodes from a single machine
  • Full electronic adjustment of all welding parameters, giving precise control over voltage and wire speed for dialling in settings on different materials and thicknesses
  • Clear frontpanel controls with digital displays, making it easy for technicians to repeat jobs and record settings for common repair procedures
  • Capable of welding mild steel, stainless and appropriate fluxcored wires, suitable for general bodyshop and light fabrication work
  • Stable lowend output characteristics that help reduce burnthrough on thin automotive bodywork while still giving adequate penetration
  • Fanondemand cooling system (where fitted) to reduce dust ingress, noise and energy use in the workshop
  • Thermal overload and overvoltage protection to safeguard the machine under heavy workshop use and irregular mains conditions
  • Euroconnect torch interface for quick torch changes, easier servicing and compatibility with a wide choice of professional MIG torches
  • Accepts standard small and large wire spools, allowing economical bulk wire for busy workshops and compact reels for mobile or light use
  • MMA function with hot start and arcforce type controls (where provided) to improve arc striking and stability on basic and low hydrogen electrodes
  • Compact, portable chassis suited to moving between bays in a bodyshop or loading onto a van for mobile repair work
  • Robust casing and control layout designed for regular professional use, with easy access for servicing and internal maintenance
  • Suitable for use on typical 230V singlephase UK workshop supplies, avoiding the need for threephase infrastructure in smaller bodyshops
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Specification

Input Voltage
230V
Power Source
Inverter-based
Wire Feed System
Dynamic 4-roll
Processes
MIG
Product Type
MIG welder
Primary SKU
CAP0253

FAQs

What power supply does the CROS ARC M201C MIG welder require and is it suitable for a typical UK workshop?
The CROS ARC M201C (201C) is a single-phase 230V inverter MIG welder, so it runs from a standard UK 230V supply. In practice you should put it on a dedicated 16–32A circuit in a workshop to avoid nuisance tripping, especially when running near its upper amperage range. It is well suited to bodyshops, small fabrication shops and mobile repair where only single-phase is available, without needing a three‑phase supply.
What welding processes and applications is the CROS ARC M201C designed for?
This unit offers MIG/MAG and MMA (stick) welding. In MIG/MAG it is suited to mild steel, stainless and some light fabrication work, as well as general automotive repair where you are working within its current range. The 4‑roll drive and inverter control give good arc stability for thin to medium material, while MMA mode covers general maintenance and repair with standard electrodes. It is not intended for heavy industrial production or very thick section welding where a larger three‑phase machine would be more appropriate.
What wire feed system and torch/consumables does the CROS ARC M201C use?
The M201C uses a 4‑roll wire feed system, which gives more positive and consistent feeding than a 2‑roll drive, especially with softer wires and longer torch leads. It is supplied with a Euro‑connect MIG torch, so you can use standard Binzel‑type torches and consumables (tips, nozzles, shrouds) commonly stocked in professional workshops. Wire size selection will depend on the job, but most users will run 0.8 mm for vehicle body and light work and 1.0 mm for heavier sections within the machine’s capacity.
Is the CROS ARC M201C suitable for professional bodyshop use and what support does BWS provide?
For bodyshops and repair centres the CROS ARC M201C is a good fit for general MIG work on mild steel panels, brackets and light fabrication where a compact 230V inverter is preferred. It gives full electronic control of welding parameters, so you can dial in settings for thin automotive material accurately. BWS can advise on correct machine setup, torch selection, wire and gas choice for your work mix, and our engineers can service and repair the unit in the field or in our workshop. We also supply genuine consumables and spares to keep downtime to a minimum.

Expert Advice

Jason

Jason says

This is a compact single-phase MIG set suited to general bodyshop and light fabrication work. In practice it tends to sit on steel and light-gauge sections all day, with occasional swaps to aluminium or stainless when needed, as long as it is set up correctly with the right wire, gas and rollers.

In a real workshop it’s typically used for sill ends, quarter panels, brackets and light chassis work. The key is getting the voltage and wire speed balanced for the material thickness, then leaving the controls alone rather than chasing every weld. Torch lead length and condition also matter; a tired torch or kinked liner will cause more “machine problems” than the machine itself.

A common issue we see is running it on long, undersized extension leads, which causes poor arc stability and spatter. Keep the input supply short and correctly rated, and spend time setting inductance and burn-back for your preferred wire. Treated properly, this type of set is reliable, consistent and perfectly adequate for day-to-day professional body repair.

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