A small welding powerhouse for the shipyard industry

Manual welding

A small welding powerhouse for the shipyard industry

18 April 2023

Kemppi's new multi-process welding device is significantly smaller and lighter than its predecessors, but it stands tall both in terms of power and usability. The Master M 323 is specially designed for shipyard environments and won't leave the welder in trouble even in tight places.

John Frost

John Frost
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John Frost

Product Manager Portable, Compact, and System Class Equipment

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