Description

Panasonic YD-350KR2 Heavy-Duty Thyristor MIG/MAG Welding Machine
The Panasonic KR2 Series (YD-350/500KR2) is recognized worldwide as the best-selling, industrial-grade power source built for maximum durability. As a core model in this legendary series, the Panasonic YD-350KR2 delivers robust Panasonic Thyristor MIG/MAG Welding performance. Utilizing a heavy-duty, proven thyristor-controlled circuit, this 350A welding machine is engineered to withstand harsh working environments, high dust exposure, and fluctuating voltage, making it the most trusted and reliable choice for heavy steel fabrication, shipyards, and continuous production lines.
Thyristor KR2 Series
Thyristor controlled CO2/MIG/MAG Welding Machines
Best Selling Models with Outstanding Performance and a Wide Application Capability
Good Welding Performance
■ KR2 series uses a special control circuit to achieve low spatter welding in short circuit and spray transfer in CO2/MAG welding.
■ The arc starting circuit allows virtually 100 % arc start success in any operating mode which makes it possible to use this model in both semi-automatic or automatic welding equipment.
■ In simplified unitary mode, the welding current setting on the remote controller automatically determines the corresponding welding voltage.
Simple structure – non-remote control cable design
■ Remote controller connects to the wire feeder directly and the remote controller cable is integrated into the control cable. This reduces the total cable weight and potential for cable damage, which improves mobility.

Key Features
- Proven Durability with Panasonic Thyristor MIG/MAG Welding: Built with a highly reliable thyristor control mechanism that features less complex circuitry compared to inverter models, ensuring an exceptionally long lifespan and minimal maintenance downtime under heavy industrial workloads.
- Outstanding Arc Performance & Low Spatter: Equipped with specialized control circuitry that ensures an ultra-stable short-circuit and spray transfer during CO2/MAG operations, leading to clean, high-quality weld beads with minimal spatter.
- 100% Arc-Starting Success Rate: The advanced integrated arc-starting circuit delivers a virtually 100% successful arc start in any operational mode, making this model perfectly suited for both manual heavy fabrication and seamless integration into automated welding systems.
- Simplified Unitary Control & Smart Remote Cable Design: Features a user-friendly unitary mode where adjusting the welding current automatically configures the correct voltage. Additionally, the non-remote control cable design integrates the remote control directly into the wire feeder cable, decreasing total weight and preventing potential job site damage.
Specifications
| Model | YD-350KR2 |
| Rated Input Voltage | 380 V |
| Phase | 3 phase |
| Rated Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Rated Input/Capacity | 18.1 kVA/16.2 kW |
| Output Current Adjustable Range (A) | 60 to 380 |
| Output Voltage Adjustable Range (V) | 17 to 33 |
| Rated Duty Cycle (%) | 50 |
| Applicable Wire Diameter (mm) | 0.8/1.0/1.2 |
| Applicable Welding Wire | Mild steel |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) (mm) | 376 x 675 x 747 |
| Weight (kg) | 117 |
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Panasonic YD-350KR2 Heavy-Duty Thyristor MIG/MAG Welding Machine
The Panasonic KR2 Series (YD-350/500KR2) is recognized worldwide as the best-selling, industrial-grade power source built for maximum durability. As a core model in this legendary series, the Panasonic YD-350KR2 delivers robust Panasonic Thyristor MIG/MAG Welding performance. Utilizing a heavy-duty, proven thyristor-controlled circuit, this 350A welding machine is engineered to withstand harsh working environments, high dust exposure, and fluctuating voltage, making it the most trusted and reliable choice for heavy steel fabrication, shipyards, and continuous production lines.
Thyristor KR2 Series
Thyristor controlled CO2/MIG/MAG Welding MachinesBest Selling Models with Outstanding Performance and a Wide Application Capability
Good Welding Performance
■ KR2 series uses a special control circuit to achieve low spatter welding in short circuit and spray transfer in CO2/MAG welding.■ The arc starting circuit allows virtually 100 % arc start success in any operating mode which makes it possible to use this model in both semi-automatic or automatic welding equipment.
■ In simplified unitary mode, the welding current setting on the remote controller automatically determines the corresponding welding voltage.
Simple structure – non-remote control cable design
■ Remote controller connects to the wire feeder directly and the remote controller cable is integrated into the control cable. This reduces the total cable weight and potential for cable damage, which improves mobility.
Key Features
- Proven Durability with Panasonic Thyristor MIG/MAG Welding: Built with a highly reliable thyristor control mechanism that features less complex circuitry compared to inverter models, ensuring an exceptionally long lifespan and minimal maintenance downtime under heavy industrial workloads.
- Outstanding Arc Performance & Low Spatter: Equipped with specialized control circuitry that ensures an ultra-stable short-circuit and spray transfer during CO2/MAG operations, leading to clean, high-quality weld beads with minimal spatter.
- 100% Arc-Starting Success Rate: The advanced integrated arc-starting circuit delivers a virtually 100% successful arc start in any operational mode, making this model perfectly suited for both manual heavy fabrication and seamless integration into automated welding systems.
- Simplified Unitary Control & Smart Remote Cable Design: Features a user-friendly unitary mode where adjusting the welding current automatically configures the correct voltage. Additionally, the non-remote control cable design integrates the remote control directly into the wire feeder cable, decreasing total weight and preventing potential job site damage.
Specifications
Model YD-350KR2 Rated Input Voltage 380 V Phase 3 phase Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz Rated Input/Capacity 18.1 kVA/16.2 kW Output Current Adjustable Range (A) 60 to 380 Output Voltage Adjustable Range (V) 17 to 33 Rated Duty Cycle (%) 50 Applicable Wire Diameter (mm) 0.8/1.0/1.2 Applicable Welding Wire Mild steel Dimensions (WxDxH) (mm) 376 x 675 x 747 Weight (kg) 117 - Gallery
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Product Review: Panasonic KR2 Series Thyristor-Controlled CO2/MIG/MAG Welding Machine
Discover the legendary powerhouse trusted by heavy industries globally. The Panasonic KR2 Series (featuring the flagship YD-350KR2) stands as Panasonic’s best-selling thyristor-controlled welding system. Known for its exceptional lifespan, outstanding arc performance, and immense adaptability, it is the ultimate tool for demanding factory floors, shipyards, and structural steel fabrication.
Outstanding Welding Performance & Engineering Features
- Advanced Special Control Circuit: The KR2 series operates on a specialized control circuit engineered to achieve low-spatter welding during short-circuit and spray transfer in CO2/MAG modes, significantly reducing post-weld cleanup times.
- Virtually 100% Arc-Starting Success: An optimized arc-start circuit guarantees near-perfect ignition across all standard technical modes. This incredible stability makes it highly compatible with both semi-automatic manual setups and complex automatic/robotic welding systems.
- Simplified Unitary Coordination: Eliminates complex manual tweaking. By adjusting the welding current via the remote controller, the machine intelligently and automatically determines the matching welding voltage.
Heavy-Duty Design Built for Extreme Job Sites
- Non-Remote Control Cable Design: The remote controller connects directly into the wire feeder, with its cable seamlessly integrated into the main control line.
- Enhanced Mobility: This smart, minimal structure sheds unnecessary total cable weight, dramatically slashes the risk of job site cable damage, and vastly improves overall worker mobility.
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