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I'm considering a new TIG and when you look at the whole machine, Miller's warranty is very selective (in bold below) , only covering certain items. Lincoln's, on the other hand, appears to cover the entire machine for 3 years (in bold below).
Miller:
5 Years Parts — 3 Years Labor
* Original Main Power Rectifiers Only to Include SCRs, Diodes, and Discrete Rectifier Modules
3 Years — Parts and Labor * Auto-Darkening Helmet Lenses (Except Classic Series) (No Labor) * Engine Driven Welder/Generators (NOTE: Engines are Warranted Separately by the Engine Manufacturer.) * Inverter Power Sources (Unless Otherwise Stated) * Plasma Arc Cutting Power Sources * Process Controllers * Semi-Automatic and Automatic Wire Feeders * Transformer/Rectifier Power Sources
2 Years — Parts and Labor * Auto-Darkening Helmet Lenses − Classic Series Only (No Labor) * Fume Extractors − Capture 5, Filtair 400 and Industrial Collector Series
1 Year — Parts and Labor Unless Specified * Automatic Motion Devices * CoolBelt and CoolBand Blower Unit (No Labor) * Desiccant Air Dryer System * External Monitoring Equipment and Sensors * Field Options (NOTE: Field options are covered for the remaining warranty period of the product they are installed in, or for a minimum of one year — whichever is greater.) * RFCS Foot Controls (Except RFCS-RJ45) * Fume Extractors − Filtair 130, MWX and SWX Series * HF Units * ICE/XT Plasma Cutting Torches (No Labor) * Induction Heating Power Sources, Coolers (NOTE: Digital Recorders are Warranted Separately by the Manufacturer.) * LiveArc Welding Performance Management System * Load Banks * Motor-Driven Guns (except Spoolmate Spoolguns) * PAPR Blower Unit (No Labor) * Positioners and Controllers * Racks * Running Gear/Trailers * Spot Welders * Subarc Wire Drive Assemblies * Water Coolant Systems * TIG Torches (No Labor) * Wireless Remote Foot/Hand Controls and Receivers * Work Stations/Weld Tables (No Labor)
Lincoln:
Lincoln will assume both the parts and labor expense of correcting defects during the warranty period. All warranty periods start from the date of purchase from a Lincoln Authorized Distributor or Lincoln Authorized Service Facility to the original end user or from the date of manufacture if proof of purchase is not available and are as follows:
7 Years • Main power rectifiers on Idealarc® non-inverter type welders
3 Years • All Lincoln welding machines, wirefeeders & plasma cutting machines • Viking™ auto darkening helmets 1840, 2450 & 3350 Series
2 Years • Viking™ auto darkening helmets 1740 Series & 4x5 passive helmets
1 Year • All water coolers (internal or external models) • All gas flow regulators • All stick electrode, welding wire and flux (Contact your local Lincoln Sales Representative) • Arc welding and cutting robots and robotic controllers • All Weld Fume Control equipment, including portable units, central units, fire suppression and accessories (Does not include consumable items listed under 30 day warranty.) • All welding and cutting accessories including wire feed modules, undercarriages, field installed options that are sold separately, unattached options, welding supplies, standard accessory sets and Magnum® products (Does not include expendable parts and guns/torches listed under 90 and 30 day warranties) • All Pro-Torch™ TIG torches • All plasma cutting torches • All purchased non-expendable replacement parts • Magnum® 250LX Spool Gun • Push-Pull Guns • VRTEX® 360 and VRTEX® Mobile • Viking™ PAPR Blower Unit • Magnetic hand lifters • RealWeld® • Arc welding, cutting, and material handling robots, robotic controllers, and related options
90 Days • All Lincoln gun and cable assemblies and the Magnum® SG spool guns
30 Days • All consumable items that may be used with the Weld Fume Control systems described above. This includes hoses, filters, belts and hose adapters. • All Software • Expendable Parts - Lincoln is not responsible for the replacement of any expendable part that is required due to normal wear.
Miller:
5 Years Parts — 3 Years Labor
* Original Main Power Rectifiers Only to Include SCRs, Diodes, and Discrete Rectifier Modules
3 Years — Parts and Labor * Auto-Darkening Helmet Lenses (Except Classic Series) (No Labor) * Engine Driven Welder/Generators (NOTE: Engines are Warranted Separately by the Engine Manufacturer.) * Inverter Power Sources (Unless Otherwise Stated) * Plasma Arc Cutting Power Sources * Process Controllers * Semi-Automatic and Automatic Wire Feeders * Transformer/Rectifier Power Sources
2 Years — Parts and Labor * Auto-Darkening Helmet Lenses − Classic Series Only (No Labor) * Fume Extractors − Capture 5, Filtair 400 and Industrial Collector Series
1 Year — Parts and Labor Unless Specified * Automatic Motion Devices * CoolBelt and CoolBand Blower Unit (No Labor) * Desiccant Air Dryer System * External Monitoring Equipment and Sensors * Field Options (NOTE: Field options are covered for the remaining warranty period of the product they are installed in, or for a minimum of one year — whichever is greater.) * RFCS Foot Controls (Except RFCS-RJ45) * Fume Extractors − Filtair 130, MWX and SWX Series * HF Units * ICE/XT Plasma Cutting Torches (No Labor) * Induction Heating Power Sources, Coolers (NOTE: Digital Recorders are Warranted Separately by the Manufacturer.) * LiveArc Welding Performance Management System * Load Banks * Motor-Driven Guns (except Spoolmate Spoolguns) * PAPR Blower Unit (No Labor) * Positioners and Controllers * Racks * Running Gear/Trailers * Spot Welders * Subarc Wire Drive Assemblies * Water Coolant Systems * TIG Torches (No Labor) * Wireless Remote Foot/Hand Controls and Receivers * Work Stations/Weld Tables (No Labor)
Lincoln:
Lincoln will assume both the parts and labor expense of correcting defects during the warranty period. All warranty periods start from the date of purchase from a Lincoln Authorized Distributor or Lincoln Authorized Service Facility to the original end user or from the date of manufacture if proof of purchase is not available and are as follows:
7 Years • Main power rectifiers on Idealarc® non-inverter type welders
3 Years • All Lincoln welding machines, wirefeeders & plasma cutting machines • Viking™ auto darkening helmets 1840, 2450 & 3350 Series
2 Years • Viking™ auto darkening helmets 1740 Series & 4x5 passive helmets
1 Year • All water coolers (internal or external models) • All gas flow regulators • All stick electrode, welding wire and flux (Contact your local Lincoln Sales Representative) • Arc welding and cutting robots and robotic controllers • All Weld Fume Control equipment, including portable units, central units, fire suppression and accessories (Does not include consumable items listed under 30 day warranty.) • All welding and cutting accessories including wire feed modules, undercarriages, field installed options that are sold separately, unattached options, welding supplies, standard accessory sets and Magnum® products (Does not include expendable parts and guns/torches listed under 90 and 30 day warranties) • All Pro-Torch™ TIG torches • All plasma cutting torches • All purchased non-expendable replacement parts • Magnum® 250LX Spool Gun • Push-Pull Guns • VRTEX® 360 and VRTEX® Mobile • Viking™ PAPR Blower Unit • Magnetic hand lifters • RealWeld® • Arc welding, cutting, and material handling robots, robotic controllers, and related options
90 Days • All Lincoln gun and cable assemblies and the Magnum® SG spool guns
30 Days • All consumable items that may be used with the Weld Fume Control systems described above. This includes hoses, filters, belts and hose adapters. • All Software • Expendable Parts - Lincoln is not responsible for the replacement of any expendable part that is required due to normal wear.
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