NEW Miller Trailblazer & Bobcat Welder Savings

NEW Miller Trailblazer & Bobcat Welder Savings

We’re excited to announce the latest Build with Blue Spring Special Savings rebate promotion from Miller, featuring fantastic rebates on their newest engine-driven welders for the month of June!

This limited-time offer includes significant savings on the new Miller Trailblazer and Bobcat models, making it the perfect time to upgrade your welding equipment with a little help from your friends at Kristian Electric.

What’s new in the Spring Special Savings rebate?

  • Miller Bobcat 230 Engine-Driven Welder – $300 Build with Blue Rebate
  • Miller Bobcat 265 Engine-Driven Welder (all models) – $700 Build with Blue Rebate
  • Miller Trailblazer 330 Engine-Driven Welder (all models) – $1000 Build with Blue Rebate

Why Choose Miller Engine-Driven Welders?

Miller’s engine-driven welders, including the Bobcat 230, Bobcat 265, and Trailblazer 330, are known for their reliability, performance, and versatility. Whether you’re working in construction, maintenance, or fabrication, these welders provide the power and efficiency you need to get the job done right.

Rebates on Miller Equipments

Bobcat 230 Engine-Driven Welder

The Bobcat 230 is a reliable and compact engine-driven welder that offers excellent performance for a variety of applications. It provides smooth and stable arc performance, making it ideal for both welding and generator power. With a $300 rebate, this welder is a great choice for those looking for affordability and dependability.

The Miller Bobcat 230 is ideal for stick welding and generator power, making it perfect for farms, ranches, and maintenance operations. It features wireless control for easy on/off operation, quieter performance with up to 33% sound reduction, and a compact, lightweight design for better portability. Built for durability, it includes copper windings, superior cooling technology, and robust protective features. The Bobcat 230 also offers smooth, reliable power with Miller’s Accu-Rated 11,000 watts of usable peak power and easier maintenance with accessible front panel LCD maintenance displays.

Bobcat 265 Engine-Driven Welder

The Bobcat 265 is versatile and powerful, suitable for a wide range of welding tasks. It features advanced technology for better fuel efficiency and reduced noise. With a $700 rebate, it’s perfect for professionals who need a robust and efficient engine-driven welder.

The new Miller Bobcat 265 is 13% smaller and over 100 pounds lighter than its predecessor, making it easier to mount on trucks and more fuel-efficient. It features a durable digital interface for easy weld parameter adjustments and predictive maintenance, as well as a battery charge/crank assist for added convenience. The Bobcat 265 excels in performance with smooth stick welding, independent full auxiliary power, and remote start/stop functionality to lower fuel costs and noise. It also includes a direct spool gun connection, ArcReach technology for parameter changes at the weld joint, and Auto-Set technology for optimal weld settings, ensuring superior performance for any user skill level.

Rebates on Miller Equipments
Rebates on Miller Equipments

Trailblazer 330 Engine-Driven Welder

The Trailblazer 330 stands out with its superior arc performance and multi-process capabilities. It’s designed for heavy-duty applications, providing the highest output and best-in-class fuel efficiency. With a $1000 rebate, it’s the top choice for those who demand the best in engine-driven welders.

This powerful 330 amp DC welder and 12,000-watt AC generator is equipped with a Kohler 23.5 HP gasoline engine. Weighing just 400 pounds, it is 80 pounds lighter and 13% smaller than previous models! Built-in ArcReach technology allows direct communication with Miller ArcReach wire feeders or remote controls, eliminating the need for control cables. Its Auto-Speed technology adjusts engine speed based on welding load, enhancing fuel efficiency, reducing noise, and extending engine life. The Trailblazer 330 delivers smooth, stable arcs for MIG, Stick, and DC TIG welding, with features like Dynamic Dig for consistent Stick arcs and Lift-Arc DC TIG with Quiet Pulse for superior TIG control. It also includes a direct spool gun connection, Auto-Set technology for predefined settings, and Smart-Cor technology for independent weld and generator power, making it an exceptional choice for professional welders.

How to Claim Your Rebate:

  1. Purchase any eligible Miller Trailblazer 330 or Bobcat 230/265 engine-driven welder.
  2. Submit your rebate form within 30 days of purchase, along with proof of purchase, online at the Miller Rebate Center.
  3. You’ll need to upload an image of your receipt or invoice and enter the serial number of the purchased machine. Miller will process your claim and mail your check within 6-8 weeks.
  4. Receive your rebate and enjoy your new welding equipment!

Act Fast! This offer is only available from June 1 to June 30, 2024.

If you have any questions about this quarter’s Build with Blue promotion, contact us at Kristian Electric today! We are proud to be your independent Miller Welders distributor and your local service, repair, and warranty depot for Alberta and Saskatchewan. With branches in Calgary, Edmonton, and Saskatoon, we have the inventory and expertise to help you find the best welder for you.

 

Why Buy Your Next Welder from Kristian Electric?

🔹 Authorized Miller Warranty Depot: If your welder has issues in the first year, bring it back to us, and we’ll handle the warranty claim.

🔹 Authorized Miller Service & Repair Depot: We can break in your engine-driven welder, install a positive air shutoff system, a Webasto heater, winterize your rig, complete a tune-up, or replace a board.

🔹 Welding Supply and Parts: Whether you need repair parts, consumables, or accessories, our showrooms and warehouses are stocked to meet your needs.

🔹 Locally-Owned and Operated: As a local business, we reinvest in the community, supporting the local economy more than national chains.

Check out the rest of the 2024 Q2 Miller Build with Blue rebates here!

Miller 2024 Build with Blue Spring Savings Rebate

Miller 2024 Build with Blue Spring Savings Rebate

Note: We’ve updated this article for the NEW Summer 2024 Miller Build with Blue Rebate Promotion. View the current rebate information here!

Spring has sprung, bringing new savings opportunities through Build with Blue!

Miller’s second Build with Blue rebate promotion for 2024 is now underway, running from April 1st through June 30th, 2024. If you’re in the market for a new Miller welder, generator, wire feeder, or helmet this quarter, be sure to check out the current promotions to save on your next purchase! The Miller Build with Blue rebate program offers a straightforward way to save money on your new welding equipment.

Through the Spring Savings rebate, you could save up to $800 on select purchases of Miller welding equipment and accessories!

What is the Miller Build with Blue rebate promotion?

For those who might be new to the welding world, Miller offers a quarterly rebate initiative that allows customers to receive cash back after purchasing qualifying items during the promotion period. The Spring Savings rebate for the second quarter of 2024 presents two rebate opportunities:

  1. Purchase an eligible Miller machine, generator, wire feeder or welding helmet during the rebate offer period.
  2. Add Miller accessories or Hobart Filler Metals to your purchase to receive another rebate!
  • Buy an additional $150 in Miller/Hobart products – get another $50 rebate
  • Buy an additional $300 in Miller/Hobart products – get another $100 rebate
  • Buy an additional $500 in Miller/Hobart products – get another $200 rebate
  • Keep in mind that buying more Miller welders and plasma cutters (while we support it!) do not count as accessories and cannot be used to claim the additional purchase rebate.
  • Otherwise, you can purchase any Miller products or Hobart consumables to reach the rebate threshold… as long as it is on the same invoice as your machine or helmet.

To claim your rebates, submit your rebate request (with required documentation) online at the Miller Rebate Center within 30 days of your purchase date.

  • You will need to provide an electronic copy of your receipt or invoice (uploaded as an image file) and input the serial number of the purchased machine. Helmets do not require a serial number.
  • It will take around 6-8 weeks for Miller to process your claim and mail out your cheque. 

What’s new in the Spring Savings rebate compared to previous promotions?

Get a $500 Rebate on the Miller Bobcat 200 Air Pak Engine-Driven Welder!

This is the first time we’ve seen this model of Bobcat available for the machine rebate. If you’re interested in a new Bobcat 200 Air Pak, now is your chance to save!

Both Digital Infinity Series and Digital Elite Series welding helmets are included!

Usually we see one welding helmet series on promotion, but this rebate offer includes both Digital Infinity and Digital Elite! Get a $75 Rebate when you purchase either of these welding helmets.

What Miller machines and helmets are eligible for the Spring Savings rebate offer?

Multiprocess Welders:

  • Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC Multiprocess Welder (907757) – $500
  • Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC Multiprocess Welder with Dual Cylinder Welding Cart (951000070) – $500

Plasma Cutters:

  • Miller Spectrum 375 X-TREME with XT30 Torch (907529) – $200
  • Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME with 12-ft. XT40 Quick Connect Torch (907579) – $250
  • Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME with 20-ft. XT40 Quick Connect Torch (907579001) – $250

TIG Welders:

  • Miller Syncrowave 210 TIG Welder TIG/Stick Only Package (907596) – $600
  • Miller Syncrowave 210 TIG Welder TIG/MIG Spoolmate 150 Package (951684) – $600
  • Miller Maxstar 161 STL 120-240 V TIG Welder (907710) – $500
  • Miller Maxstar 161 STL 120-240 V X-Case, Contractor Package (907710001) – $500
  • Miller Maxstar 161 STL 120-240 V with X-Case, Fingertip Contractor Package (907710002) – $500
  • Miller Maxstar 161 STH 120-240 V TIG Welder (907711) – $500
  • Miller Maxstar 161 STH 120-240 V with X-Case, Contractor Package (907710001) – $500
  • Miller Maxstar 161 STH 120-240 with X-Case, Fingertip Contractor Package (907710002) – $500

Stick Welders:

  • Miller Maxstar 161 S 120-240 V Stick Welder Package (907709) – $500
  • Miller Maxstar 161 S 120-240 V Stick Welder Package with X-Case (907709001) – $500

Engine-Driven Welders:

  • Miller Fusion 185 Engine-Driven Welder, Kohler with Recoil Start (907781) – $200
  • Miller Bobcat 200 Air Pak Engine-Driven Welder, Kohler Engine (907706) – $500

Welding Helmets:

  • Miller Digital Infinity Series Helmet – Black (289714) – $75
  • Miller Digital Infinity Series Helmet – Black Ops (289715) – $75
  • Miller Digital Infinity Series Helmet – Departed (289720) – $75
  • Miller Digital Infinity Series Helmet – Stars & Stripes (288420) – $75
  • Miller Digital Infinity Series Helmet – Relic (288722) – $75
  • Miller Digital Infinity Series Helmet – Imperial (288725) – $75
  • Miller Digital Infinity Series Helmet – Honor (280054) – $75
  • Miller Digital Infinity Series Helmet – ’22 Custom Kindig-it (292933) – $75
  • Miller Digital Elite Series Welding Helmet – Black (289755) – $75
  • Miller Digital Elite Series Welding Helmet – Black External Grind (288924) – $75
  • Miller Digital Elite Series Welding Helmet – Lucky’s Speed Shop (289756) – $75
  • Miller Digital Elite Series Welding Helmet – Inferno (289762) – $75
  • Miller Digital Elite Series Welding Helmet – Vintage Roadster (289764) – $75
  • Miller Digital Elite Series Welding Helmet – Stars and Stripes II (289759) – $75
  • Miller Digital Elite Series Welding Helmet – Raptor (289768) – $75
  • Miller Digital Elite Series Welding Helmet – Gear Box (289844) – $75
  • Miller Digital Elite Series Welding Helmet – Blue Rage II (281010) – $75

If you have any questions about this quarter’s Build with Blue promotion, contact us at Kristian Electric today! We are proud to be not only your independent Miller Welders distributor – but your local welder service, repair and warranty depot for Alberta and Saskatchewan.

If you’re considering the purchase of a new Miller welding machine or equipment during the 2024 Q2 Build with Blue promotion, our team at Kristian Electric is ready to help you out! With branches located in Calgary, Edmonton, and Saskatoon, we have machines in stock and over 100 years of combined experience to turn your welder dreams into reality.

What is the best part about buying your welder from Kristian Electric?

🔹 We are your authorized Miller warranty depot! Having problems in the first year? Bring your machine right back to us, and we will handle the warranty claim and get you back up and running.

🔹 We are your authorized Miller service & repair depot! We can break in your engine driven, install a positive air shutoff system, install a Webasto heater, winterize your rig, complete a tune-up, or replace a board.

🔹 We offer welding supply and parts! Whether you are looking for repair parts, consumables, or just welding accessories… our showrooms and warehouses are stocked up to get you what you need when you need it.

🔹 We are an independent, locally-owned-and-operated business! Studies show that local businesses like us reinvest in the local economy at a higher rate than national and international chains.

Download the latest 2024 Miller Build with Blue flyer below:

One Crane, Two Cranes, Three Cranes, Four New Bridge Cranes

One Crane, Two Cranes, Three Cranes, Four New Bridge Cranes

Recently, Kristian Electric manufactured, supplied, and installed four top running single girder (TRSG) overhead bridge cranes for a new maintenance facility located outside Calgary, Alberta. We were thrilled to provide custom cranes and Demag hoists once again for this aeroderivative industrial gas turbine service corporation.

Out of the four cranes installed, three were rated for 2-tonne capacity, with the fourth rated for a 4-tonne capacity with 2 x 2 Ton hoists. With four individual runway systems and crane spans ranging from 33.5 to 52.5 feet long, this was no small project for our Kristian crane team!

We supplied all four cranes with five identical Demag DMR 3 modular rope hoists, a favorite for this customer due to their durability, reliability, and precision. Each crane is controlled with an 8-button, 3-motion Panther remote control system from our friends at Tele Radio.

After building the cranes in-house at our Edmonton manufacturing facility, they made their way to the Calgary area on two trucks for installation. As anyone in the crane business knows, installing multiple bridge cranes of this magnitude is a complex task that demands expertise and precision, and luckily, we had just the team for the job.

 

    Calgary area truck installation

    The first thing our Calgary installation team had to do was remove the top crane and set it on dunnage while we unloaded and installed the second crane ASAP.

    Truck installation calgary

    How do you move multiple overhead cranes off a truck effectively and into a facility for installation? With a 10K Telehandler, that’s how! Project Coordinator, Wayne, even snapped a rare photo from the Telehandler controls while he waited for our technician to get the lifting lug mounted.

    Wayne Raber captures a unique shot of the bridge cranes from inside the Telehandler.

    These crane systems featured three parallel runways as three of the bridges run east/west in the facility while the last crane runs north/south.

    When it came to the far south 2 Ton crane with the largest span (52.5’), our install team knew that we could not take it into the building with only one Telehandler. While the Telehandler could reach, if the crane was picked from the end, it would be too much weight for having the boom straight out. We addressed this issue by using another contractor’s Telehandler to grab the girder on the opposite end to walk it into the building.

    Bridge Crane in Calgary

    Since we were dealing with a very tight corner and were limited by an obstruction 43 ft straight in, our team had to carefully work the 52.5’ span girder around the corner and turn it around to move it into place for installation.

    Bridge Crane Team

    Luckily for our crane installation team, the real challenge was transporting the bridge cranes into the new facility. With that out of the way, completing the installation itself was a breeze!

    Bridge Crane Team

    In the end, it was all worth it as these overhead bridge cranes will be indispensable industrial workhorses, enhancing the efficiency and productivity at our customer’s new facility.

    Bridge Crane Installations

    If you are in the process of building or updating a facility with new overhead bridge cranes or are just in need of a custom crane solution in Calgary, Edmonton or Saskatoon – contact our team at Kristian Electric today!

    Stock up on Hobart 7018 Welding Rod: Special Pricing Offer!

    Stock up on Hobart 7018 Welding Rod: Special Pricing Offer!

    Attention all welders! We are thrilled to announce a special pricing offer on Hobart 7018 welding rod!

    Hobart 7018 is a premium-quality electrode that offers superior performance in a variety of stick welding applications. With its low-hydrogen formula, Hobart electrode provides excellent weld quality with minimal spatter and porosity. The 7018 rod is ideal for welding steel with a thickness of 3/16 inch or more, making it a go-to choice for many welders.

    And now, for a limited time only, we are offering a special pricing deal on Hobart 7018 welding rod. Since we swear by Hobart Filler Metals in our Kristian overhead crane fabrication shop, we’ve decided to make Hobart as accessible as possible for any welder or fab shop who would like to give it a shot.

    Our Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon branches are stocked up with 10 lb packages in three sizes – 3/32”, 1/8” and 5/32”. Take advantage of this amazing offer to try Hobart electrode out yourself and stock up on the best welding rods on the market.

    Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your hands on high-quality electrode at an unbeatable price. Contact your local Kristian branch today to place your order and take advantage of this special pricing offer while it lasts.

    Speaking of welding deals, we also have Hobart Megafil 819R on CLEARANCE while quantities last! At only $4.81/lb, that’s more than 50% off! If you use this seamless, flux-cored wire in your shop and are looking to save big, contact us to access this exclusive clearance pricing.

    Quick Links

    • Hobart 7018 Welding Rod Information & Order Page
    • Hobart MEGAFIL 819R Information & Order Page
    From the Ground Up: Transfer Car Material Handling Solutions

    From the Ground Up: Transfer Car Material Handling Solutions

    As a leading Canadian overhead crane company, you might think that we are solely focused on material handling solutions above the ground. While it’s not uncommon to hear the phrase, “there’s a crane for that!” when our crane sales team is presented with a specific customer application, sometimes adding another overhead crane is not the most efficient solution for increasing productivity and efficiency. In truth, material handling involves more than just lifting solutions in the air.

    At Kristian Electric, we are thrilled to offer our customers a fresh solution for their material handling needs on the shop floor. If you’re in search of an efficient and hassle-free method for moving materials of all sizes, shapes, and types, meet transfer cars – your go-to alternative for ground-level transportation.

    What is a transfer car?

    Think of a transfer car as a ground-level crane without a hoist, designed to move materials on rails. Running on the shop floor level, industrial transfer cars can be used to transport heavy material between crane bays, from production to the warehouse, and even just from one workstation to another. Transfer cars are also commonly referred to as material carts, transfer carts or transfer carriages.

    Like overhead bridge cranes, transfer cars can be motorized or non-motorized (push-pull), depending on your specific application and facility requirements. For motorized transfer cars, power can be distributed through a cable reel, drag chain or battery power.

    • Motorized transfer cars share many components with overhead cranes, consisting of:
    • Modular Wheel system or Boogie system
    • Drive (geared motor)
    • Control station (pendant controller or radio control system)
    • Power supply system for drives (cable reel, drag chain, or battery-powered)

    Working with our valued partners at Demag Cranes, the similarities don’t just stop there. Our transfer car solutions utilize Demag Drive Technology and Demag wheel block systems; components that we have sold, serviced, and worked with everyday for over forty years.

    After decades utilizing Demag drive systems on overhead cranes across Canada, we can apply that experience to design custom transfer cars for your specific application with units we know offer a high reliability and long service life with a minimum maintenance requirement.

    What industries can benefit from transfer cars?

    The applications of transfer cars are virtually limitless. If you move heavy loads, transfer cars are a versatile solution to move materials safely and efficiently with a minimal operational footprint.

    Industrial transfer cars are ideal for industries such as:

    • Metal Production (including steel foundries, steel plants, aluminum factories, and metallurgy)
    • Industrial Facilities (including warehouses, shipyards, and processing industries)
    • Resource Extraction (including coal and mining)
    • Steel and Steel-Related Manufacturing (including steel manufacturing and structural steel manufacturing)
    • Diverse Manufacturing (including plastic pipes, vessel rolls, oil & gas, and crane manufacturing)
    • Food Processing Industry

    Could a transfer car work for your application?

    Whether you are transferring goods between bays or handling raw materials, Kristian Electric can provide a transfer car material handling solution specific to your facility’s application. With both standard tailor-made and customized systems available, our team can work with you to learn about your individual process and determine the best transfer car option for your production needs.

    Since transfer cars can be designed and built custom to your industry, facility, and production process, we can offer a variety of possible options. To safely move different types of material and components, we can provide a flat top for your transfer car or a customized top for materials such as vessel rolls or cylindrical components. We can build transfer cars in capacities ranging from one to sixty tons depending on what safe working load is needed for your inter-bay, intra plant movement.

    Further customization can be offered by utilizing Demag’s broad range of wheel blocks and drive solutions. Demag Z cylindrical-rotor motors are optimized for VFD and inverter-controlled applications, allowing precise control of motor speed and torque, which benefit transfer car applications where variable speeds, acceleration, and deceleration may be required.

    If we determine your transfer car will face demanding conditions such as frequent stops and starts, we may recommend Demag KB conical-rotor brake motors, which are specifically designed for high-frequency cycling and braking applications. Equipped with an integrated brake system, KB motors can exert efficient and precise control over braking without substantial wear and tear – unlike conventional motors.

    Demag KB Conical Rotor Brake Motors

    Ultimately, we will choose a transfer car configuration depending on the specific requirements of the task and the environment in which it operates, allowing us to provide a customized solution for each application.

    See for yourself how transfer cars work in this video from our friends at Demag:

    Are you ready to improve your material handling processes with a ground-level transfer car solution? Can implementing a transfer car alleviate one of your current production bottlenecks and help you streamline your operations? Would a transfer car system even work for your materials?

    We can answer all these questions and more.

    Our Kristian Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon team members are always ready to chat and determine solutions to increase the efficiency, reliability and safety of your material handling processes.

    Whether your business is only a few kilometers away from our shops or on the other side of Canada – our material handling experts are ready to tackle any challenge that comes our way.

    Contact us today to learn more about if a transfer car may work for you!

    (And if you are curious about any other Demag products — such as cranes, hoists, motors or spare parts, don’t forget Kristian Electric is Western Canada’s Demag Stocking Dealer)