The Maxstar 161 STL provides best in class portability and compact performance. Operators have access of up to 160 amps of power suitable for a variety of applications, from farm equipment repairs to experimental aircraft fabrication, while being able to easily carry the machine wherever welding needs to be done. This extremely portable unit is equipped with time-saving features, as well as safety features.
Streamlined Design to Save You Time
Wave good-bye to your bulky TIG gas valve torch and say hello to the Maxstar 161 with a built-in gas solenoid. A simple control interface and single amperage range allows easy, accurate amperage settings with 120-volt or 240-volt primary power. Dealing with dirty or unreliable power? It's no problem for the Maxstar 161 STL. You can plug into any voltage hookup (120-240 V) and forget about manual linking, thanks to Miller's innovative Auto-Line Power Management technology.
First-rate Arc Features
Now you can get TIG arc initiation without the high frequency, thanks to Miller’s Lift-Arc™ technology. The Hot Start™ adaptive control gives you positive arc starts with zero sticking, and the inverter-based power source delivers great weld puddle control in both TIG and Stick settings. Even with difficult electrodes like the E6010, you’ll find superb stick arc performance in a small, lightweight package.
120 V: 90 A at 13.6 VDC, 100% duty cycle; 130 A at 15.2 VDC, 30% duty cycle 240 V: 110 A at 14.4 VDC, 100% duty cycle; 160 A at 16.4 VDC, 20% duty cycle
120 V: 60 A at 22.4 VDC, 100% duty cycle; 90 A at 23.6 VDC, 30% duty cycle 240 V: 110 A at 24.4 VDC, 100% duty cycle; 160 A at 26.4 VDC, 20% duty cycle
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Industrial Applications
Racing / Customizing / Restoring DIY / Home Hobbyist Farm and Ranch Metal Art / Sculpting Manufacturing Aerospace Boat / Yacht Construction Education / Training Heavy Equipment Manufacturing High Purity Processing Infrastructure Mechanical Contracting
Package Includes
Maxstar 161 STL power source 6.5 ft. (2 m) 120-volt and 240-volt power cords Stick electrode holder with 13 ft. (4 m) cable and 25 mm Dinse-style connector Work clamp with 10 ft. (3 m) cable and 25 mm Dinse-style connector One air-cooled TIG torch connector (195234) Handle/shoulder strap
Awesome little welder, first project was to weld up a stainless steel sink, performed beautifully. I'm a retired professional welder and other than not being 100% duty cycle and limited for amperage, this welder will out perform many larger units.
Product Questions and Answers
Q - How well would this work for welding thin steels (for bicycle frames)?A - With 5 amp TIG capability, you can weld thinner metals with the 161 STL than you can with other machines in this category.
Q - Can this work with 6010 stick electrodes?A - Yes, and it works great with them!
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