Anyone recognize mfg and model of this "suitcase" feeder?

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I am considering purchasing this "suitcase" feeder.  I don't recognize the original mfg or model and the seller doesn't know what it is either although he thought it might have been made by Hobart.   AFAIK Canox was a gas/welding supply company and I know that at least most of the machines they sold were rebadged machines from welder manufacturers.I'm going to look at it tomorrow, my concern is the availability of repair parts or drive rolls etc.  Also does anyone know if this feeder does CC or CV or both?Last edited by norite; 11-16-2012 at 10:08 PM."The reason we are here is that we are not all there"SA 200Idealarc TM 300 300MM 200MM 25130a SpoolgunPrecision Tig 375Invertec V350 ProSC-32 CS 12 Wire FeederOxweld/Purox O/AArcAirHypertherm Powermax 85LN25
Reply:The drive rolls and what I can see of the wire drive look to be Miller. The spool retaining ring on the end of the spool hub looks to be Miller too.ESAB Migmaster 250 Hobart Ironman 230Multimatic 215TWECO Fabricator 181i & 211iHH125EZ - nice little fluxcore only unitMaxstar 150 STH - very nice
Reply:would agree with Dan, we have one at our shop that is blue(Miller) looks exactly like it. Best regards, Allanaevald
Reply:To me, with the red and black color and diagonal "hash" marks it's got the Airco/Australia look.So I wonder if "CAN" as in "CANOX" isn't Canada Something?But the actual manufacturer... I dunno. Good LuckLast edited by denrep; 11-17-2012 at 12:14 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by aevaldwould agree with Dan, we have one at our shop that is blue(Miller) looks exactly like it. Best regards, Allan
Reply:Post the serial number. Most Miller made machines have Miller serial numbers even if the name is someone else. Or call miller with the serial number and model name and they will give you the Miller model name. So you can get the owner and parts manual.
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepTo me, with the red and black color and diagonal "hash" marks it's got the Airco/Australia look.So I wonder if "CAN" as in "CANOX" isn't Canada Something?
Reply:CCAWGC, I will try to get the model number and post it here.  Good suggestion to try contacting Miller now that I have some evidence that it is actually made by Miller."The reason we are here is that we are not all there"SA 200Idealarc TM 300 300MM 200MM 25130a SpoolgunPrecision Tig 375Invertec V350 ProSC-32 CS 12 Wire FeederOxweld/Purox O/AArcAirHypertherm Powermax 85LN25
Reply:most canox equipment that I have been around was made by miller
Reply:7A749, thats a lot of the info I am looking for. I looked at it today and took a few pics.It does have a cc/cv switch inside the case, above the drive rolls.  Does anyone know if drive rolls or other parts are still available for it?  The feeder comes with .025, .035 and .045 V groove drive rolls.  I intend to use this for flux core, or flux core with gas wires so I hope that knurled drive rolls are available as well as rolls for larger wire sizes.  There is an old beat up flowmeter with it and on the front panel the optional pre and post gas flow timer options were never installed.  I want to use it with my Lincoln V350 pro cc/cv and my SA200 welders, will this work on CV (lincoln - miller)?The main use for this will be for fabrication, repair of heavy equipment and bucket repair.  I am going to look on the Miller site to see if they have any info or manuals available, will check with Linde (formerly Canox) on Monday.Should I get this old feeder and save a few bucks or just bite the bullet and get a LN25?Thx Attached Images"The reason we are here is that we are not all there"SA 200Idealarc TM 300 300MM 200MM 25130a SpoolgunPrecision Tig 375Invertec V350 ProSC-32 CS 12 Wire FeederOxweld/Purox O/AArcAirHypertherm Powermax 85LN25
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749It is indeed Miller. Canox is or was the equivalent of the US Airco. Miller manufactured many machines for their brand for market in Canada.It is the earlier version of the S32 P VS portable feeder.S-32 SC12. Voltage sensing enclosed wire feeder. CS-Current Sensing. SC-Suit Case.8 or 12 is the diameter of wire spool.http://www.millerwelds.com/om/o1554d_mil.pdfGood unit. Oh, yes it will run on CC or CV.
Reply:Well it was cheap (inexpensive) compared to a LN25 and I bought it, picked it up today.Checked with the LWS and drive rolls are available for it.My thanks to all who contributed to this thread, without your help and expertise  I would have most likely passed up this old feeder."The reason we are here is that we are not all there"SA 200Idealarc TM 300 300MM 200MM 25130a SpoolgunPrecision Tig 375Invertec V350 ProSC-32 CS 12 Wire FeederOxweld/Purox O/AArcAirHypertherm Powermax 85LN25