Welding control units with welding current direct reading. Six-phase silicon rectifier with device to check the diodes proper clamping. Protection of the diodes against excess voltages, and temperature. Synchronous SCR contactor insulated from the cooling water circuit with protection thermostat. Standard on all models: two-hand safety control with timer assuring the best safety, and removable key selector. The two-hand control push-buttons, are standard on projection welders only (they are available on request on spot welders).