This standard specifies the energy efficiency grades, allowable values of energy efficiency, evaluation values of energy conservation and test methods for arc welding machines. This standard applies to arc welding machines powered by the voltage specified in Table 1 in GB/T 156 designed for industrial and special purposes. This standard does not apply to AC TIG arc welding machines, AC and DC dual-purpose TIG arc welding machines, arc welding machines driven by mechanical equipment, and manual metal arc welding power sources with limited loads used by non-professionals.
GB 28736-2012 Referenced Document
GB 15579.1 Arc welding equipment.Part 1:Welding power sources*, 2013-11-12 Update