
The I-ACT is the worlds first lithium battery powered electrofusion welder that offers customers pure, grid like power anywhere.
Thanks to Advance Welding’s innovation the EFuze is the first product capable of delivering powerful, safe and clean energy onsite. Allowing your businesses to achieve the new AMP8 / GD3 requirements for Net Zero / Carbon Neutrality.
This robust design offers safe and reliable onsite power for Electrofusion or can double as an onsite power source*, with no noise, no fuel and no emissions.
Its internal battery eliminates the need for a generator and fuel. Reducing you transit weight by on average 86%, making it easier to access site works.
The fusion welder can be recharged and silently weld over 200 couplers** completely CO2 free.
*When paired with a Flex Inverter.
**32m Couplers.
Standards




The I-ACT is the worlds first lithium battery powered electrofusion welder that offers customers pure, grid like power anywhere.
Thanks to Advance Welding’s innovation the EFuze is the first product capable of delivering powerful, safe and clean energy onsite. Allowing your businesses to achieve the new AMP8 / GD3 requirements for Net Zero / Carbon Neutrality.
This robust design offers safe and reliable onsite power for Electrofusion or can double as an onsite power source*, with no noise, no fuel and no emissions.
Its internal battery eliminates the need for a generator and fuel. Reducing you transit weight by on average 86%, making it easier to access site works.
The fusion welder can be recharged and silently weld over 200 couplers** completely CO2 free.
*When paired with a Flex Inverter.
**32m Couplers.
Standards


Coupler Weld Range | IP Rating | Weight | Overall Dimensions | Warranty |
---|---|---|---|---|
16mm – 355mm | IP54 | 17kg | 43 x 38 x 38cm | 12 Months |
The first lithium battery powered electrofusion welder
The first lithium battery powered electrofusion welder
Battery Built from the Ground Up for the real needs
of Electrofusion Welders and Onsite Power
Less Weight, Less to Store,
Less Cost, Less Problems
Compared to a combustion engine, our product carbon footprint is significantly lower, thanks to a integrated high power lithium ion battery, designed from the ground up and optimised for electrofusion and power supply. This revolutionary design comes in at just 17kg. Eliminating the need to transport both a generator and welder, this unit is 86% lighter than your average set up.

Reduce Emission to Reach GD3 / AMP8 Requirements
As we expand into new markets, transportation emissions become more significant. Customers understand the emission savings they generate by replacing a generator creating more storage space and reducing fleet weight, backing this with solid data. Customer can reduce there carbon footprint by 98% .
Huge Cost Benefits to your company
Our products battery has been designed from the ground up, this patent product can be charged in just 1 hour. And optimises said power to be able to carry out as many as 200x welds on a single charge.
*200x Welds on One Charge

Why is a Battery Powered
Electrofusion Welder The Future
AMP8 / GD3 Requirements*
AMP8 and GD3 are new regulatory obligations coming into play for companies to achieve Net Zero and Carbon Neutral Assets.
Currently EFuze is the only Electrofusion market solution available to achieve the regulation requirements before it’s compulsory.
What can you save.
86% Lighter
No more generators, reduces the overall electrofusion fleet weight.
96% Carbon Reduction
Less weight, no fossil fuels reduce your carbon footprint.
9p to Fully Charge
Charging your EFuze will only cost you 9p equating to 200x welds.
Cleaner Air
By replacing fuel driven combustion generators to cut down urban air pollution.
Clean Energy
Transition
By helping decarbonize industries reliant on off grid energy.
Safer Workplace
By removing noise, fumes, and cables to create healthier, happier and safer working environments.
Reduced Costs
By cutting lifetime costs by up to 80%.
Trade In Your Old Equipment for Credit.
How can the Up-Cycle Scheme Upgrade your Fleet
Trade in your old equipment for credit against a new EFuze, not only do you get to buy a state of the art Electrofusion
Welder at discount, you also offload your waste and we get to help the environment by recycling your parts. It’s a Win – Win.

Trade-In your old
equipment for credit.

Get credit for your new
equipment.

Take the next step to
become Carbon Neutral.
For more information please contact us and we can assess your eligibility for the scheme.
T&Cs *Recycling options vary depending on your location. In-factory recycling of our electronic and electrical units is only available on the UK mainland. For other recyclable items, please visit your recycling centre.
Where can I use my EFuze

Electrofusion Welding
EFuze is the first and only lithium-ion powered electrofusion welder, eliminating the need for generators and fuel. Its robust, lightweight design withstands tough job sites while also serving as a power source for site tools—meeting all your service installation needs in one compact unit.

Site Maintenance
EFuze empowers independent businesses with cost-effective site maintenance, enabling solo electrofusion welding for irrigation with geo-tagging for future reference. It also serves as a power source for tools like drills and pumps. For added security, EFuze can be equipped with Alockate, a remote lock and tracking system.
Specification
Comes With
The EFuze is equipped with everything you need to carry out a successful electrofusion weld, when purchasing a standard unit you will be provided with:
EFuze Unit with High Impact
Stainless Steel Frame
Output Lead – 3 Metre
Universal 90 Degree
Terminals 4mm – 4.7mm
Premium
Storage Bag
GPS
*Optional Extra*
Protective/ Snow Lid
*Optional Extra*
USB Memory Drive
Universal voltage, fast mains charger
Wireless Barcode Scanner
Locate App
(Android / IOS)
Why Advance Welding is the best place to buy your electrofusion welder
Downloads
Data Sheet
Operation Manual
Site Maintenance Flyer
EFuze Flyer
FAQ
What fitting diameters can it weld?
The iACT has been designed to weld electrofusion fittings from 16mm up to 355mm diameter.
How many joints can it do?
On one full battery charge, the iACT can weld 200x 32mm couplers, or 75x 63mm couplers, or 8x 125mm couplers, or 5x 180mm couplers. An average user should be able to get around two weeks of work from one battery charge.
How much does it weigh?
The iACT weighs under 20kg. Compared to a standard electrofusion kit, needing a generator, welding unit and can of fuel, this can be around 120kg, this is an 86% saving in weight.
How long does it take to charge?
Using the mains powered charger it will take just one hour to charge from flat to full. If you can’t wait for an hour, then the energy needed to weld a house connection can be charged in just six minutes.
Can I charge the unit on-the-go?
Yes, if the van is fitted with a 230V inverter then it can be quickly charged in an hour while driving between jobs. If an inverter isn’t fitted then it can be connected to the 12 volt auxiliary socket to charge. This 12 volt connection will take six hours to charge from flat to full but will also top-up the charge while travelling as well.
How do I know it will have enough charge to complete the next weld?
The iACT has clever predictive software that monitors the charge available in the battery and compares it to the energy needed to weld the fitting. If there isn’t enough charge to complete the weld then the start will be prevented.
Does temperature affect the unit?
No, not in the UK. The iACT has been designed to weld between -20°C and +45°C. It will charge up from zero to +45°C.
How loud is the operation of the unit?
The iACT doesn’t need to use a generator so its operation is effectively silent. A standard generator can be up to 99 dB(A) and this can require special operating procedures to use it. The iACT removes all these restrictions.
Can it be used with phone-based data capture systems?
The iACT has been designed to operate with the Locate mobile phone app to provide a cloud based, web accessed, data storage system. Locate will also allow remote control of the iACT from the phone. If the operator is required to use Control Point, then the iACT is fully compatible with that system, and it can be made to work with many others already in the market.
How environmentally friendly is it?
Using a standard electrofusion welding unit and generator to weld one average year of work will produce around 344kg of CO2 from the fuel used. Charging the iACT from average electricity to do the same work will produce around 8kg of CO2. This is a reduction of 98% in CO2 emissions. If carbon-neutral green energy is used to charge the iACT then it can become net-zero with a 100% reduction. This saving doesn’t include the efficiency of the van which won’t be carrying as much weight so the CO2 saving will be higher.
Can I charge the battery at home and how much will it cost?
Yes, the mains charger takes around 550 watts which is less than 3 amps from the mains plug. With average electricity it will cost just nine pence to charge the battery from flat to full.
What Health & Safety benefits does it have compared to standard machines?
The first benefit is with Slip, Trip and Fall hazards on site. There are no trailing supply cables so there are fewer trip hazards. The second is with manual handling. The iAct is around 10kg lighter than the standard ACT40 machine, making it much easier to carry, but the big saving is not having to move a generator. These can be 100kg and are a two-man lift. The potential for manual handling injuries is substantially reduced. The reduction in equipment weight also has an impact on the loading of the van, freeing up capacity to carry more efficient things like additional fittings.
Is the iACT operationally cheaper to run than a standard welding unit?
Yes. The cost of electricity to charge the iACT is substantially cheaper than the cost of fuel to run a generator. When welding a house connection: a saddle and a fitting, the fuel needed to run the generator would cost around 8 pence. The electricity needed to charge the iACT for the same connection is just 0.1 pence. This is almost 99% cheaper.
Is the iACT more productive than a standard welding unit?
Analysis of the field-trial data showed that because the operators didn’t have to use a generator, they didn’t lose time carrying it and setting up from job to job, allowing them to focus on the actual welding, making them more productive.
Does the flexibility of the iACT allow me to change how I work?
Yes. The reduced weight and increased productivity give you opportunities to think differently about how you work. You may not need a two-man team anymore, you may be able to use a smaller van with one man working.
How reliable is the iACT?
Even though the battery power is new technology, the physical construction, measurement control electronics and software are all based on the super-reliable ACT40 range of products. This is proven technology used in the rental market. Analysis of Control Point data shows that around half of faulty welds are caused by power supply issues, or bad generators. The iACT doesn’t use a generator so the welding process is inherently more reliable.
How often does it need servicing?
Servicing falls into three areas. The first is the electricity at work regulations which requires mains equipment to be PAT tested. The iACT is not mains connected so it does not need to come back to the workshop to be tested. The charger does but that can be more easily managed. The second area is calibration. The iACT uses smart calibration which checks the calibration every time it does a weld. This proves the unit is always in calibration, so the workshop check doesn’t have to be done as frequently. The third area is physical damage The equipment is lighter and easier to use so it won’t have as much physical damage as standard machines. This means the service interval can be extended out to two years rather than one.
What is the lifespan of the battery?
The battery in the iACT has been designed to last for at least 500 full charge cycles.
This, along with clever battery management technology means that an average to heavy user should easily get five years use from the battery pack.
I still need to carry a generator in the van for other tools so why should I use the iACT?
Using the FLEX inverter allows you to utilise the spare battery capacity of the Efuze and convert this into 110V for your tools such as a submersible pump or air compressor. This completely removes the need to carry generators or use van power take offs.
Is it approved to industry standards?
The iACT is built to WIS and GIS standards and is based on the already approved ACT 40 welding machine. It has been approved to the GIS standard ECE1.
Why is there a significant price difference between the new iACT and the old ACT40 welding units?
As with all equipment, new technology is more expensive. Production volumes are lower so components are more expensive. The new iACT is also designed with additional features that have an initial purchase cost but substantially reduce the operational cost of the unit. Instead of considering the CAPEX price, you need to look at the OPEX or TOTEX price.