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R-Tech 171 TFT Digital AC/DC TIG Welder 240v
Intelligent Easy Mode
- Professional weld settings built in - Get great results easily
- Large 5.1" HD Screen
- Simple to use - Easy navigation - no complicated menus - All settings on single screen
- Over 220 built in programs, set up by our R-Tech experts
Professional Mode
- Full control of every weld parameter you could ever need
- Pre-flow Gas, Start Amps, Slope up time, Main amps, Slope down time, End amps and post flow gas
- 5 AC Waveforms - Advanced Square, Soft Square, Triangular, Sine and Trapezoidal wave forms - Giving the ultimate control of weld pool and bead
- AC Frequency to 20-400Hz - Increased arc focus
- AC Amplitude - Advanced AC welding mode - Full independent control of EN- and EN+
- Electronic HF starting for fast arc starting and low interference
- Energy saving - 2x Fan on demand modes - Save power and quiet running
- Water cooler power control - Save on energy and quiet running
- 3 Start modes - HF Fast start, LIFT and LIVE
- Spot and tack weld features with stitch function
- True 4-way trigger latching with control of pre/post flow gas, initial/final amps, slope up/down
- 4TS Trigger mode - Ideal for pipe welding, switch from start to main amps by tapping the torch switch
- VRD Voltage Reduction in MMA - reduces OCV in standby for increased user safety
- 20 professional memory stores
- Amperage Range: DC 2 to 170 Amps - AC 3 to 170 Amps
- 5 year collect and return UK warranty - What is this?in the unlikely event of machine failure, R-Tech will pay to collect, repair and return the Tig welder to you quickly- No quibble warranty
- Want to try before you buy? Book a demonstration at our Tewkesbury HQ - Available 5 days per week 9am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.
Amperage range | DC 2-170A, AC 3-170A, MMA 20-125A | ||
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Duty cycle | TIG 170A 60% - MMA 125A 60% | ||
Input voltage/amps | 240v 13A - No load voltage 70v | ||
Memory Stores | 20 | ||
AC Frequency | 20 - 400 Hz | ||
AC Balance | 5 - 70 % | ||
Pulse Frequency | AC Standard 0.1 - 500 Hz | ||
Mixed AC/DC 01 - 10 Hz | |||
DC 0.1 - 999.9 Hz | |||
Pre flow gas | 0 - 60 seconds | ||
Post flow gas | 0 - 60 seconds | ||
Slope up | 0 - 30 seconds | ||
Slope down | 0 - 60 seconds | ||
Switchable HF Start | Yes | ||
MMA Arc force | 0 - 100 % | ||
MMA Hot start | 0 - 2 seconds | ||
MMA Hot start amps | 0 - 100% | ||
VRD | Yes - Reduces MMA OCV for user safety | ||
Gross weight | 23KG | ||
Dimensions | 438H x 232W x 550L (mm) | ||
Insulation class | IP21S | ||
Cooling fan | Fan-On-Demand fan cooling system for quieter operation | ||
Max Thickness | 5MM Single Pass | ||
Max Thickness Steel | 10MM Multiple Passes |
5 AC Waveforms
- Advanced Square Wave: fast cooling weld pool, deep penetration and fast travel speed
- Soft Square and Sine Wave: Lower arc noise, for a more traditional arc
- Triangular Wave: designed for thin alloys, reduces heat input
- Trapezoidal Wave
Generator Friendly - Recommended minimum of 6KVA 240V and fitted with AVR (auto voltage regulation)
Package contents:
TIG171TFT Digital Tig Welder, 4M WP26 Ultra-Flex Tig Torch, 3M Earth Lead, MMA lead, Argon Regulator, Gas hose, Torch consumables pack.
The R-Tech TIG171TFT carries the following warranty:-
- TIG171TFT - 5 Year Warranty
- FP8 SSC Foot Pedal - 1 Year Warranty
- Regulator - 1 Year Warranty
- R-Tech TIG Torches - 3 Month Warranty
- Earth and Electrode Leads - 3 Month Warranty
- Optional Water Cooler - 5 Year Warranty
R-Tech machines are designed to be robust, easy to use and highly reliable but in the unlikely event that your welder or plasma cutter requires attention, R-Tech promise to:-
- Arrange collection via next working day UK courier [48hr offshore]
- Quickly repair the machine at our Technical and R&D centre in Gloucester
- Deliver back via next working day UK courier [48hr offshore]
- All costs covered by R-Tech - Yes, Collection, repair and delivery!
No questions, no hassle, just honest and reliable service - A true no quibble warranty
Most of our competitors only offer return to base [RTB] warranties - you have to pay and arrange to get it back to them which can be a hassle. Many others offer warranties that have clauses and if you don't have it serviced yearly by them, at your cost, the warranty will be void.
Other benefits of owning an R-Tech machine include:-
- Free friendly and knowledgeable technical advice via phone and email
- Free machine setup help always available - We want you to get the best from your machine
- Ten year Duty-of-Care on all our machines, giving you piece of mind that spare parts will be available if needed
- Video's to show how to use and setup your R-Tech machine.
- 2 year extended warranties available at a minimal cost.
Don't just take our word for it - see our customer reviews page to see what real customers say about the R-Tech products and our service & support.