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R-Tech TIG Welder AC/DC 160 Amp 240v
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- 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, 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
Amperage range | DC 10-160A, AC 20-160A, MMA 20-130A | ||
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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)
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.