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Kemppi super kempomat welder

BMR24

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I just got an old Kemppi welder, anyone know where to get parts in case I ever need them? The mig gun trigger sticks and the liner is usable but there are some slight bends in it. Might just need a new gun. If anyone knows of a compatible one I'd really appreciate the input.
Also, can anyone interpret this chart for me?
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I reaserched Kemppi, and I could not find a United States distributor, lots of different gun options that I don't know anything about as well. my plan was to contact HTP or just go to my local welding supplier to see if they could make something work. I have very limited mig welding experience, I'm still learning the basics and other than some tips from the welder that my company hires and some videos I'm self taught. I've been borrowing my company's 120 volt Miller, which was set up improperly and tought me a little about tip size and wire feed issues.
I bought this from my uncle who needed the money more than the welder, he hadn't used it in years and I think neglect is the cause of most of these issues.
 
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The chart is just throwing me for a loop with all the commas, not sure if they are just used in place of periods or if they represent a ratio. I'm sure that Fe stands for ferrous metal, and al stands for aluminum, but I'm not sure what CrNi 18/8 means. I know that different wires are required for different applications, my issue is the German chart and finding consumables for the gun. I was hoping to find an American distributor or retrofit a Miller/Lincoln/Hobart, ect... gun on the thing so that I don't have to order consumables from overseas
 
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The commas are used instead of periods, CrNi = Stainless, CrNi 18/8 is 301 in the us. The 0,8 under the Fe is the welding wire thickness. s= material thickness in millimeters, the two circles with the arrow inbetween is the wire feed, the "U" is the amps.
 
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Thanks for all the feedback, seems like this machine is more capable than I first thought. Anyone have a link to Jody's site? Or any ideas on a possible retrofit for an American mig gun?
 
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I'm going to take the whole mig gun in to a supplier and see if they have anything that will fit it consumables wise.
As far as the trigger goes, anyone have any idea why it would stick? It doesn't look like I can take it apart at all to see what is going on
 
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I stopped by my local welding supply house, I was able to use a threading dye on the end of the gun to install a Miller insulator. Now I can get consumables locally. I fixed the sticky trigger and bought a fresh roll of wire. May need a liner still but this welder is working great now. I even found an adaptor from Britain that might work if I need a new mig gun. Thanks everyone for your suggestions!
 
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