ESAB · MIG/MAG & Flux-Cored Welding (GMAW / FCAW)
The ESAB Rustler EM PRO Compact is a range of six compact MIG/MAG welding inverters from 280 A to 350 A at 40% duty cycle, running on 400 V three-phase power, with a premium 4-wheel drive feed mechanism, optimised arc programs for carbon steel, stainless, aluminium, brazing and flux-cored wire, and a built-in MMA mode.
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
The synergic models are operated by setting the material thickness, and the machine derives balanced welding parameters from it. ESAB state this allows even less experienced welders to produce optimal welds — which on a shop with mixed skill levels is the difference between consistent output and output that tracks whoever is holding the torch.
A 4-wheel drive feeding mechanism with Ø 38 mm rolls gives stable performance and long parts life. Four driven wheels grip the wire without crushing it, which matters most on soft aluminium and on flux-cored wire that deforms under a two-roll drive.
Programs for carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brazing and flux-cored wires. ESAB tie this directly to less post-weld rework, which is the honest way to value an arc program — rework is the cost it removes.
Stick welding is built in at up to 320 A on the 350 models, so the machine covers repair and site work without a second power source.
An inspection window and internal light in the wire compartment let the operator check spool state without opening the machine, which ESAB tie to less downtime. Small, but it is the sort of detail that only comes from watching people use the thing.
A flexible accessories storage system, optional top toolbox, torch holder and cable management turn the machine into a movable workstation rather than just a power source.
The 350Cw variants carry an integrated cooler — 1 kW cooling power, 1.8 l volume, 1.9 l/min maximum flow, 4.5 bar maximum pressure — at 80 kg against 57.5–61 kg for the air-cooled models.
Technical data
Published manufacturer specifications. Where a figure affects your welding procedure, confirm it against the instruction manual for your specific configuration.
| Rustler EM 280C PRO — MIG/MAG | 280 A / 28 V at 40% duty cycle; range 40–280 A, 16–28 V |
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| Rustler EM 350C / 350Cw PRO — MIG/MAG | 350 A / 31.5 V at 40% duty cycle; range 30–350 A, 15.5–31.5 V |
| Rustler EM 280C PRO — MMA | 250 A / 30 V at 40% duty cycle; range 20–250 A |
| Rustler EM 350C / 350Cw PRO — MMA | 320 A / 32.8 V at 40% duty cycle; range 20–320 A |
| Open circuit voltage, MIG/MAG | 65.0 VDC (280C); 71.0 VDC (350) |
| Open circuit voltage, MMA | 63.0 VDC (280C); 66.6 VDC (350) |
| Wire feed speed range | 1.5–22 m/min |
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| Wire diameter — all types | 0.8–1.2 mm (mild steel, stainless, aluminium, flux-cored) |
| Wire spool size | 200 mm and 300 mm |
| Maximum plate thickness — mild steel | 0.6–13 mm |
| Maximum plate thickness — aluminium | 1.2–10 mm |
| Maximum plate thickness — stainless | 1.0–10 mm |
| Mains voltage | 400 V ±15%, 3 ph, 50/60 Hz |
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| Primary current I max | 14.0 A (280C); 20.6 A (350C); 20 A (350Cw) |
| Primary current I eff | 9 A (280C); 13 A (350) |
| Rated kVA | 9.7 kVA (280C); 14.0 kVA (350) |
| Recommended generator | 12 kW (280C); 17 kW (350) |
| Idle power | <30 W (air-cooled); <40 W (350Cw) |
| Mains cable | 4 × 2.5 mm², 4 m |
| Supply plug | CEE 16 |
| Power factor at max current | 0.9 (air-cooled); 0.8 (350Cw) |
| Efficiency at max current | 90% (280C); 89% (350C); 85% (350Cw) |
| Cooling power | 1 kW |
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| Cooling volume | 1.8 l |
| Maximum flow | 1.9 l/min |
| Maximum pressure | 4.5 bar |
| Dimensions, air-cooled | 977 × 487 × 800 mm |
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| Dimensions, 350Cw water-cooled | 977 × 487 × 1230 mm |
| Weight | 54 kg (280C); 57.5 kg (350C); 61 kg (350C Synergic); 80 kg (350Cw) |
| Enclosure class | IP23 |
| Approvals | CE / UKCA |
| Operating temperature | −10 °C to +40 °C (+14 °F to +104 °F) |
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 | Power source only | With toolbox + torch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustler EM 280C PRO | 0448280990 | 0448280990 | 0448280880 |
| Rustler EM 350C PRO | 0448350991 | 0448350991 | 0448350881 |
| Rustler EM 350C PRO Synergic | 0448350992 | 0448350992 | 0448350882 |
| Rustler EM 350C PRO Synergic Pulse | 0448350995 | 0448350995 | 0448350885 |
| Rustler EM 350Cw PRO Synergic (water-cooled) | 0448350994 | 0448350994 | 0448350884 |
| Rustler EM 350Cw PRO Synergic Pulse (water-cooled) | 0448350996 | 0448350996 | 0448350886 |
| Description | Part number | 3 m | 4 m | 5 m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeor MIG 315 R4 torch, air-cooled | 0700026150 | 0700026150 | 0700026151 | 0700026152 |
| Exeor PSF 420w R4 torch, water-cooled | 0700026186 | 0700026186 | 0700026187 | 0700026188 |
| Description | Part number |
|---|---|
| Electrode holder kit, Handy 300, OKC 50, 3 m | 0700006902 |
| Electrode holder kit, Handy 300, OKC 50, 5 m | 0700006888 |
| Return cable kit, 35 mm², OKC 50, 3 m | 0700006903 |
| Return cable kit, 50 mm², OKC 50, 5 m | 0700006893 |
| Top storage toolbox | 0448156880 |
| User interface protective cover | 0448157880 |
| CO₂ heater kit | 0700401024 |
| Gas hose with quick connect fittings, 4 m | 0349312105 |
| Hose extension kit | 0448479880 |
| Quick connector, Marathon Pac | F102440880 |
| Coolant liquid, 10 l | 0465720002 |
| Tip adapter M6 (40.6 mm) | 0366394001 |
| Tip adapter M8 Cu (31.6 mm) | 0460819001 |
| Tip adapter M8 brass (31.6 mm) | 0700025851 |
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
Start with output: 280 A (280C) or 350 A (350C). Then decide whether you want synergic operation, which sets parameters from material thickness; whether you need pulse; and whether you need water cooling for continuous high-current work. Six combinations exist and all six part numbers are in the ordering table above.
The machine derives balanced welding parameters from the material thickness you set, rather than requiring voltage and wire feed speed to be dialled in separately. ESAB state it allows less experienced welders to produce optimal welds, which is its real value on a mixed-skill shop floor.
Mild steel 0.6 to 13 mm, aluminium 1.2 to 10 mm and stainless 1.0 to 10 mm, using 0.8 to 1.2 mm wire in all four wire types.
Yes — there is an optimised arc program for aluminium alongside carbon steel, stainless, brazing and flux-cored, and the 4WD feed mechanism is what makes feeding soft aluminium wire reliable. Plate range is 1.2 to 10 mm with 0.8–1.2 mm wire.
Yes — MMA mode is built in, at 320 A on a 40% duty cycle on the 350 models and 250 A on the 280C.
12 kW for the 280C and 17 kW for the 350 models. Rated apparent power is 9.7 kVA and 14.0 kVA respectively.
The 350Cw has an integrated water cooler — 1 kW, 1.8 l, 1.9 l/min, 4.5 bar — and ships with an Exeor PSF 420w water-cooled torch. It is taller (1230 mm against 800 mm) and heavier (80 kg against 57.5–61 kg). Choose it for sustained high-current work where a gas-cooled torch would overheat.
POFIS is an ESAB Authorized Distributor and Service Centre in Abu Dhabi. Request a quotation on this page or email weldiv@pofis.ae with the variant you need, and we will confirm price and lead time.
Procurement & supply
The ESAB Rustler EM PRO Compact 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.
