Description
GE General Electric Specialty Control NEMA SH-50 Bench Welder 230/460V 1Ph Tube
Tube-type bench welder manufactured by GE Specialty Control. Operates on single-phase 230/460V, 60Hz power and uses vacuum tube construction for welding control and output regulation.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: NEMA SH-50 (MPN: 7503SH190A1)
- Power: 230/460V, Single Phase, 60Hz
- Type: Benchtop tube-type welder
- Manufacturer: GE Specialty Control, Waynesboro, VA
- Form Factor: Benchtop
Applications
Tube-type welders of this class were used in industrial and repair settings for spot welding, seam welding, and general metal joining applications. The NEMA SH-50 designation indicates compliance with industrial control standards. Such equipment was deployed in machine shops, manufacturing facilities, and maintenance departments where dual-voltage capability allowed operation across different facility power configurations.
This GE General Electric Specialty Control NEMA SH-50 Bench Welder is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair. It is not in working condition and has not been tested. The interior is accessible and shows the tube-based circuitry intact, including two large vacuum tubes that display visible burn marks or darkening on their glass envelopes. Additional vacuum tubes are mounted on the chassis interior. The exterior sheet metal shows significant surface rust and paint loss throughout, particularly on the sides and base. Internal components including transformers, terminal strips, wiring, and resistors appear present. This welder is offered strictly for parts, restoration, or as a vintage collectible — no functionality is implied or guaranteed. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
General Electric |
Model: |
NEMA SH-50 |
MPN: |
7503SH190A1 |
Secondary Model: |
NP-173839 |
Type: |
Bench Welder |
SKU: |
47671 |
Seller Notes: |
Sold AS-IS for parts or repair; interior components accessible |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Form Factor: |
Benchtop |
Power Requirements: |
230/460V, 1-Phase, 60Hz |
Phase: |
Single Phase |
Voltage Rating: |
230/460V |
Frequency: |
60 Hz |
NEMA Type: |
SH-50 |
Construction Type: |
Tube-Type (Vacuum Tube) |
Manufacturer Division: |
GE Specialty Control |
Manufacture Location: |
Waynesboro, VA |
Condition: |
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working |
Condition Notes: |
GE Specialty Control NEMA SH-50 Bench Welder sold AS-IS for parts or repair. Not working, not tested. Interior tube components visible with burn marks on tubes. Heavy surface rust on exterior. No functionality guaranteed. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |