Welding power source delivers up to 160 amps for light industrial applications

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has announced the launch of the Maxstar® 161 welding power source. The portable machine allows welding operators to keep the arc lit, even on difficult-to-run electrodes such as E6010. The company’s Stick-Stuck technology detects if the electrode is stuck to the part and turns the welding output off to remove the electrode.

Three models are available. The S model offers DC output SMAW with 20 to 90 amps on 120-V primary power and 20 to 160 amps on 240-V primary power. The STL model offers Lift-Arc™ DC GTAW up to 130 amps and DC SMAW up to 90 amps on 120-V input power, and DC GTAW and DC SMAW up to 160 amps at 240-V input power. The STH power source provides DC GTAW up to 130 amps and DC SMAW up to 90 amps at 120-V input power and DC GTAW and DC SMAW up to 160 amps on 240-V input power. The pulsed GTAW process on this model offers 0 to 150 Hz for improved arc stability and heat control.

All three models feature Auto-Line™ technology for both 120- and 240-V input power. This power management technology frees operators from primary power limitations and allows uninterrupted production.