ESAB · MIG/MAG & Flux-Cored Welding (GMAW / FCAW)
The ESAB Aristo 500ix is a 500 A portable heavy-industrial pulse MIG power source for MIG/MAG, Stick and TIG welding, rated 500 A at 39.0 V on a 60% duty cycle and 400 A at 100% from a 380–460 V three-phase supply, with QSet intelligent welding and up to 250 pre-programmed synergic lines.
Price on request. POFIS is an ESAB Authorized Distributor & Service Centre in Abu Dhabi — quotations include confirmed lead time and delivery terms.
Where it is used
Features
Pulse transfers metal in controlled droplets rather than a continuous short-circuiting or spray stream, which lowers total heat input and all but removes spatter. Lower heat input means less distortion and a narrower heat-affected zone — which on thin or crack-sensitive material is the difference between acceptable and rejected.
With the U82 Plus panel the machine carries up to 250 synergic lines. A synergic line is the manufacturer’s matched voltage and wire-feed relationship for a given material, gas and wire diameter, so the welder sets three things and the machine derives the rest.
QSet automatically establishes correct short-arc parameters by reading the arc itself, which removes most of the trial-and-error from setting up on an unfamiliar material or wire.
Crater filling, adjustable burn-back time and SCT (short circuit termination) are all available. Crater cracks at the end of a run and a stub burnt back into the contact tip are the two commonest termination faults, and each has a specific control here.
Thick metal side panels, double bent, with large feet giving clearance, and an IP23 rating for indoor and outdoor use. The large side panels also mean genuine access for service rather than a strip-down to reach a component.
Ergonomic handles marked and rated for crane lifting, and a sturdy cart with dedicated crane lifting points, a torch holder and large cable holders. At 58.5 kg it is light for a 500 A machine.
MMA and gouging are available from the feeder, so the machine covers repair and preparation work as well as production MIG without re-rigging.
Technical data
Published manufacturer specifications. Where a figure affects your welding procedure, confirm it against the instruction manual for your specific configuration.
| Mains voltage | 380–460 V ±10%, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Open circuit voltage | 58 V |
| Efficiency at max current | 88% |
| Power factor at max current | 0.91 |
| Welding output — GMAW (MIG/MAG) | 500 A / 39.0 V at 60% duty cycle; 400 A / 34.0 V at 100% |
|---|---|
| Welding output — SMAW (Stick) | 500 A / 40.0 V at 60% duty cycle; 400 A / 36.0 V at 100% |
| Welding output — GTAW (TIG) | 500 A / 30.0 V at 60% duty cycle; 400 A / 26.0 V at 100% |
| Continuous output at 100% duty cycle | 400 A |
| Setting range — GMAW (MIG/MAG) | 16 A / 14.8 V – 500 A / 39 V |
| Setting range — SMAW (MMA) | 16 A / 20.6 V – 500 A / 40 V |
| Setting range — GTAW (TIG) | 5 A / 10.2 V – 500 A / 30 V |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 712 × 325 × 470 mm |
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| Weight | 58.5 kg |
| Operating temperature | −20 °C to +40 °C |
| Enclosure class | IP23 |
| Application class | S |
| Insulation class | H |
| Certification mark | CE |
| Supply voltage | 40 VAC |
|---|---|
| Cooling power | 1 kW |
| Coolant volume | 4.5 l |
| Max flow | 1.8 l/min |
Ordering information
Quote these part numbers on your enquiry or LPO to guarantee the exact configuration. If you are unsure which variant suits your application, send us the joint details and we will specify it.
| Description | Part number |
|---|---|
| Aristo 500ix, CE | 0446200880 |
| Description | Part number | 3 m | 4 m | 5 m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSF 415, gas-cooled, Euro connection | 0700025040 | 0700025040 | 0700025041 | 0700025042 |
| PSF 515, gas-cooled, Euro connection | 0700025050 | 0700025050 | 0700025051 | 0700025052 |
| PSF 420W, water-cooled, Euro connection | 0700025060 | 0700025060 | 0700025061 | 0700025062 |
| PSF 520W, water-cooled, Euro connection | 0700025070 | 0700025070 | 0700025071 | See factsheet |
| Description | Part number |
|---|---|
| COOL 2 cooling unit | 0465427880 |
| Coolant, 10 l | 0007810012 |
| Trolley (Robust Feed / Warrior Feed / Aristo Feed) | 0349313450 |
| Trolley retrofit kit, Robust Feed | 0349313100 |
| Guide pin extension kit | 0465508880 |
| Counterbalance arm | 0458705880 |
| Stabiliser kit for counterbalance arm | 0465509880 |
| Wheel kit, power source | 0465416880 |
| Robust Feed wheel kit | 0446081880 |
| Torch strain relief, Robust Feed | 0446082880 |
| Liquid cooling kit, Robust Feed (to upgrade gas-cooled feeders) | 0446123880 |
| Quick connector, Marathon Pac | F102440880 |
Downloads
Need the instruction manual or spare parts list for this machine? Request it from weldiv@pofis.ae and we will send the current revision.
Frequently asked
Demanding pulse MIG work at up to 500 A. ESAB position it as a portable heavy-industrial pulse power source, paired with the Robust Feed U6 or Pulse feeder, for fabrication where reduced heat input and minimal spatter matter.
Both are 500 A at 60% duty cycle. The Aristo is the pulse-focused platform with up to 250 synergic lines and QSet, in a rugged serviceable case. The Warrior Edge adds integrated WeldCloud connectivity, RFID operator lockout and the SPEED, THIN and ROOT WeldModes. Choose the Aristo for pulse performance and serviceability, the Warrior Edge where weld data capture and procedure lockdown are required.
ESAB’s intelligent welding system that establishes correct short-arc parameters by reading the arc, rather than requiring the welder to find them by trial and error on an unfamiliar material or wire.
Up to 250 pre-programmed synergic lines with the U82 Plus control panel. A synergic line is the matched voltage and wire feed relationship for a given material, gas and wire diameter.
−20 °C to +40 °C. Note this is narrower at the top end than the Warrior Edge range, which is rated to +55 °C — worth checking against your site’s summer ambient conditions in the UAE.
Yes — MMA and gouging are available from the feeder. Stick output is 500 A at 40.0 V on a 60% duty cycle.
POFIS is an ESAB Authorized Distributor and Service Centre in Abu Dhabi. Request a quotation on this page or email weldiv@pofis.ae for price, lead time and delivery terms.
Procurement & supply
The ESAB Aristo 500ix is supplied from Abu Dhabi by Perfect Oilfield & Industrial Supply LLC as an ESAB Authorized Distributor and Service Centre. The information below covers what procurement and QA/QC departments normally need before raising a purchase order.
Stock items dispatch from Abu Dhabi within 24–48 hours. Indent items are quoted with a confirmed lead time at the time of offer.
POFIS is an approved ADNOC vendor and is listed on the approved vendor lists (AVL) of major operators and EPC contractors across the GCC. We can complete supplier registration and prequalification documentation on request.
Standard credit terms are available to registered corporate accounts. LPO, LC and advance payment are all accepted.
Delivery across the UAE and the wider GCC. Quotations can be issued on EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP terms to suit your project.
Full manufacturer warranty, honoured locally. As an ESAB Authorized Service Centre we carry out warranty work and repairs in Abu Dhabi rather than returning equipment abroad.
In-UAE service, commissioning, operator training and spare parts backing for every machine we supply.
Price on request
Send the form and the POFIS welding division replies with pricing, confirmed lead time, delivery terms and availability. Tell us who you are and what the job is, so the reply can be specific to it rather than a catalogue price list.
