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R-Tech TIG Welder AC/DC 160 Amp 240v

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TIG161

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R-Tech TIG Welder AC/DC 160 Amp 240v

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5mm Max Weld

This is maximum weld with 1 pass, if you do multiple passes you can weld up to 10mm

Weld Steel

Welds ALL steels in DC mode, will also weld brass, copper & titanium

Weld Aluminium

AC Squarewave for welding aluminium alloys, AC Frequency adjustment up to 250hz gives a tight focused arc

Details

The TIG 161 AC/DC 160Amp Inverter TIG Welder features HF microstart, AC squarewave adjustment to 250hz, pulse welding, slope up/down, LED display, high 35% duty cycle and includes a remote foot pedal

Suitable for welding all types of steels and aluminium alloys
Professional Ultra Flex Torch - Flexible head and ultra flexible cable & sheath
Built with class leading Siemens IGBT's - Not inferior Mosfets
Quiet DC Fan cooling system
160A output at 35% duty cycle
240V 13A Input required - use with a 13A socket
Microstart HF - improved arc starting and less interference ?Ensures an ultra-clean start to your welds
4-way trigger latching with control of post flow gas, slope up/down
Adjustable AC squarewave frequency up to 250hz, allowing greater control of weld pool giving less heat de-formation, quicker travel speed compared to lesser featured TIG welders
Pulse welding in AC & DC Modes - allows greater control of heat into the weld pool resulting in less heat de-formation
Package Includes, R-Tech Tig161 AC/DC Tig Welder, R-Tech Pro Remote foot pedal, 4M WP26 Air Cooled Tig Torch, Earth Lead, MMA Lead, Gas Hose, Mains Cable, Argon Regulator, Owners Manual, Torch Consumables Kit including Tungstens
3 Year collect and return UK warranty ?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
Buy with confidence - Free support by telephone or Livechat
Order by 3PM for FREE delivery to UK, Ireland & Channel Islands
Have a question about TIG welding? See our TIG Welding FAQs

Tech Specs

Amperage range	DC 10-160A, AC 20-160A, MMA 20-130A
Duty cycle	TIG 160A 35% - MMA 130A 35%
Input voltage/amps	240v 13A - No load voltage 70v
LED Display	Shows preset & actual amperage
AC Frequency	20 - 250 Hz
AC Balance	30 - 70 %
Pulse amperage	10 - 160A
Pulse Width	10 - 90 %
Pulse Frequency	AC 0.5 - 25 Hz
Post flow gas	0 - 50 seconds
Slope up	0 - 5 seconds
Slope down	0 - 5 seconds
HF Start	Yes
2T/4T Trigger	Yes - Trigger latching
MMA Arc force	0 - 100 %
Gross weight	22 KG
Dimensions	515 x 220W x 395 (mm)
Insulation class	IP21S
240V Aux output	Yes - 240V output for optional water cooler
Cooling fan	Yes - Quiet DC Cooling fan with thermostatic protection
Max Thickness	5MM Single Pass
Max Thickness Steel	10MM Multiple Passes

Generator Friendly - Generator must be minimum of 5KVA 240V and fitted with AVR (auto voltage regulation)

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Warranty

3 Year Warranty

The R-Tech TIG161 carries the following warranty:-

TIG161 - 3 Year Warranty
FP7 Foot Pedal - 1 Year Warranty
Regulator - 1 Year Warranty
R-Tech TIG Torches - 3 Month Warranty

Optional Water Cooler - 3 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.

Downloads

Owners Manual R-Tech Tig Welder TIG161

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R-Tech TIG161-TIG201 Spec Sheet 2019

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R-Tech Welding Brochure Spring 2019

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All R-Tech machines come as complete package

All you will need is gas, safety equipment and filler wire - available from us.

Includes the R-Tech SuperFlex torch giving a comfortable welding experience, its lightweight & features a flexible head for awkward jobs and flexible cable and sheath.