With its compact design and proven reliability, the Maxstar 161 S shines as the ultimate Stick package available to welders today. At just 13 lbs this machine can be easily carried by the handle or shoulder strap to any location. This welder allows you to conveniently use any input voltage hookup (120-240 V) without manual linking—a handy solution to dirty or unreliable power.
Safety Upgrades
The remedy for difficult-to-strike electrodes: Miller’s Adaptive Hot Start™ technology means positive arc starts without sticking.
Economize on electrodes with the Stick-Stuck feature: automatic detection of a stuck electrode and auto shutdown of the welding output for safe and easy removal.
Built-in thermal overload protection defends against machine damage from blocked airflow or exceeding the duty cycle.
Digital meter for precision control of welding amperage during preset and use.
Smart Design Keeps it Simple
Miller’s Maxstar 161 S features Fan-On-Demand™, an automatic as-needed cooling system for your power source. Noise, energy use, and machine contamination intake are all dramatically reduced. When the welding power source is not in use, the built-in Low OCV Stick design lowers the open circuit voltage to 12-16 volts, avoiding add-on voltage reducers completely. This machine has been power factor corrected so you’ll enjoy optimum performance and less interruption from breaker tripping.
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Maxstar 161 S #907709 120-240 V, Stick Package Specifications:
Input Voltage Options
110/115/120 V 220/230/240 V
Input Hz Range
50 / 60 Hz
Input Phase
1-phase
Current Type
DC
Weld Output
CC
Maximum Open Current Voltage
48 VDC
Material Thickness
0.02 in. (0.5 mm) - .1875 in. (4.8 mm)
Weldable Metals
Steel Stainless Steel
Processes
Stick (SMAW)
Welding Amperage Range
120 V: 20–90 A 240 V: 20–160 A
Rated Welding Output
120 V: 60 A at 13.6 VDC, 100% duty cycle; 90 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
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 S 6.5 ft. (2 m.) primary cords for 120 V and 240 V 13 ft. (4 m.) stick electrode holder with 25 mm. Dinse-style connector 10 ft. (3 m.) work clamp with 25 mm. Dinse-style connector Adjustable handle/shoulder strap
After about an hour of breaking it in I ran it hard for 2 more hours. 6010, 6013, 7014 7018 all ran great. It even burned some very difficult 5/32" hardfacing rod very well. You don't need lots of adjustments and settings. It runs on it's own. The stick stuck feature is great for not fouling up the holder. The holder needs improvements. I had to file the grooves so the rod wouldn't wobble.
Ed
Out of the box and ready to go! First small job was welding light wall tubing using 110v and 3/32 7018. Machine has a steady arc and duty cycle wasn't a big issue as I wanted to keep heat input low ( no huge welds that would pull the tubing) I ran it off my garage 110v plug in.( I'm looking forward to trying out the 220v soon!) This machine will also be great for tacking up pieces in a project before using my trailblazer 302 for heavy duty welds. Reducing the noise and hrs on my bigger machines. On industrial/ commercial sites this little machine saves having to string out cables if there is light duty welding( strut and raceway) or a touch up on a small bracket or other non critical structural weld as 110v is usually easy to find. Before purchasing I called the 1800 number and talked to the tecks who answered my questions thoroughly ( try that with a no name welder) I have come to count on miller machines for my welding business,buying the 161S was a no brainer, others can make a lot of promises when it comes to service, parts, and reliability but at the end of the day only miller delivers.
Dirty
I am a certified heavy equipment welder and I use this unit almost day to day. It's very convenient to use and just throw it on your shoulder and go again. I have burnt from a 3/32 7018 to 5/32 7018 like it's nothing. Welded up cracks in a 4 yard excavator bucket with easy.
Product Questions and Answers
How to select weld process:
Process Selector Button.
Press Menu button until LED for desired process is illuminated.
Stick (SMAW).
When selected, Adaptive Hot Start, Stick Stuck, and DIG circuitry are energized.
Stick 6010 (SMAW).
When selected, Adaptive Hot Start, Stick Stuck, and DIG circuitry are energized. Parameters are optimized to run a 6010 Stick electrode.
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120–240 V, 1-PH
Weights Only 13 lbs
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