Bernard Q200 - User Manual

Issued July 2007 • Index No. SPEC Q234-1.2
Q-Gun
™
Series
200, 300, 400 Amp MIG Guns
USA
Made with
Pride and without
Compromise in the
All Guns are Not Created Equal.
A MIG gun should be durable, easy to
use and customized to your specific
application. Our MIG guns put you in
control: you choose the options you need
and we'll build a gun to last. We even
ship most of our guns within 24 hours.
Centerfire
TM
contact tips, nozzles and diffusers
are easy-to-use and high performing - they
provide better arc starts, less spatter and more
consistent welds - and also last up to three times
longer than competitive brands.
Necks available in fixed, rotatable and multiple
length options for optimal weld accessibility and
improved operator comfort. Rotatable necks
changeover without tools.
Patented Jump Liner allows quick neck change
and replacement of only most commonly worn or
clogged liner area, which reduces the amount of
time a gun is offline and minimizes inventory.
Liners coiled in-house with proprietary process
that improves wire feed performance and 100
percent tested to ensure smoothest wire feed in
the industry.
Multiple handle and trigger options to increase
operator comfort.
Power cable equipped with Stay-Tite™
Technology and internal gas hose that resists
kinking, improves gas flow and feedability.
Back end with durable rigid strain relief and
easily interchangeable direct plugs and trigger
leads connect to wire feeders and machines
from major manufacturers and allow simple
maintenance.
Phone: 800-946-2281 (US Only) 708-946-2281 (Outside US)
Fax: 708-946-6726
For more information, visit us at BernardWelds.com
Stay-Tite™ Technology
Long-lasting power cable
compression fittings
and necks with large
tapered gun connections
combine to form the
foundation of Bernard
®
Stay-Tite
TM
technology.
This technology ensures
optimal conductivity to
increase weld consistency
and lessen heat output
while improving product
durability.
Q400 MIG Q-Gun
TM
shown
with curved handle, medium
45˚ rotating neck and standard
trigger.
Industrial Workhorse Q200,
Q300 and Q400 MIG Guns are
easy-to-use and designed for
exceptional performance and
comfort in the most demanding
industrial environments.
Amperage Ratings
Q-Gun Duty Cycle Description
100% NEMA 100%CE 60% CE 35%CE
Q200 250 200 240 325 CO
2
Gas
n/a 175 200 240 80%AR20%CO
2
Q300 350 320 370 470 CO
2
Gas
n/a 270 310 390 80%AR20%CO
2
Q400 400 350 425 520 CO
2
Gas
n/a 285 350 440 80%AR20%CO
2
Bernard
®
An Illinois Tool Works Company
449 West Corning Road, Box 667
Beecher, Illinois 60401 USA

Summary

Q-Gun Series MIG Guns

Industrial Workhorse MIG Guns

Easy-to-use and designed for exceptional performance and comfort in the most demanding industrial environments.

Stay-Tite Technology

Ensures optimal conductivity, increases weld consistency, and lessens heat output for improved product durability.

Centerfire Contact Tips, Nozzles, and Diffusers

Provide better arc starts, less spatter, more consistent welds, and last up to three times longer.

Neck Options

Available in fixed, rotatable, and multiple lengths for optimal weld accessibility and operator comfort.

Patented Jump Liner

Allows quick neck change and replacement of only the most commonly worn liner area.

Liner Technology

Coiled in-house with proprietary process for improved wire feed performance and 100% tested.

Handle and Trigger Options

Multiple handle and trigger options available to increase operator comfort.

Power Cable Technology

Equipped with Stay-Tite Technology and internal gas hose that resists kinking.

Back End Strain Relief

Durable rigid strain relief and interchangeable direct plugs connect to wire feeders.

Bernard Q200 Specifications

General

Brand	Bernard
Model	Q200
Category	Welding System
Language	English