There is not a separate port. It would use the same shielding gas connection as a standard MIG gun.
Century by Lincoln Electric 255 Flux-Cored/MIG Wire Feed Welder — 230 Volts, 30–255 Amp Output, Model# K2783-1
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- Welds 18-ga. sheet metal to 3/16in. thick steel in one pass and up to 1/2in. in multiple passes
- 20% duty cycle at 255 Amps allows it to run 2 minutes out of each 10- minute period without overheating
- 60% duty cycle at 160 Amps; 100% duty cycle at 120 Amps
- Built-in thermal overload protection provides extended life
- 30-255 Amp welding output range
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Specifications
Century by Lincoln Electric 255 Flux-Cored/MIG Wire Feed Welder — 230 Volts, 30–255 Amp Output, Model# K2783-1
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Volts
Same
230
120/230
120
460-575
Max. Amps
Same
255
180
120
300
Multi-process
Same
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Welding Processes
Same
Flux-Core, MIG
Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
Flux-Core Only
Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
Max. Weld Thickness
Same
0.5 in
0.375 in
0.25 in
0.5 in
Duty Cycle
Same
20% at 255A
Mig: 30% At 165a, Tig: 30% At 165a, Stick: 25% At 160a
30%
MIG: 285 A / 28 V @ 50% Duty Cycle | 265 A / 27 V @ 60% Duty Cycle | 200 A / 24 V @ 100% Duty Cycle | STICK: 285 A / 31 V @ 50% Duty Cycle | 180 A / 27 V @ 100% Duty Cycle | 255 A / 30 V @ 60% Duty Cycle | TIG: 285 A / 21 V
Weldable Materials
Same
Most metals
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Steel
Mild Steel, Steel, Aluminum
Min. Amps
Same
30
10
20
5
Wire Feed Speed Control
Same
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cart Included
Same
No
No
No
No
Mig Ready
Same
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Power Cord Length
Same
8.5 ft
10 ft
6 ft
10 ft
Clamp Cable Length
Same
15 ft
10 ft
6 ft
6.5 ft
Regulator and Gas Hose Included
Same
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Shielding Gas Required
Same
No
No
No
Yes
Product Weight
Same
93.6 lb
15.6000 lb
15.0000 lb
70.0000 lb
Dimensions L x W x H (in.)
Same
30 x 17 x 34 in
13.6 x 8.9 x 18.1 in
8.9 x 18.1 x 13.6 in
26.5 x 19.5 x 11.5 in
Power Type
Same
-
DC
DC
DC
Spool Gun Included
Same
-
Yes
No
No
Max. Welding Wire Diameter
Same
-
0.035 in
0.035 in
0.063 in
Electrode Cable Length
Same
-
10 ft
6 ft
13 ft