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Maxstar 161 STH vs Handler 210MVP
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| Spec | Maxstar 161 STH | Handler 210MVP |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Stick (SMAW), Lift-Arc TIG (GTAW), high-frequency TIG (GTAW), and pulsed TIG (GTAW-P). High frequency and pulse are marked STH model only. | MIG and flux-cored. Spool-gun circuitry is described for aluminum wire. A gas solenoid and regulator are included. |
| Output amp range | 120 V: 5–130 A DC TIG and 20–90 A DC stick. 240 V: 5–160 A DC TIG and 20–160 A DC stick. | 115 V: 25–140 A. 230 V: 25–210 A. |
| Rated duty cycle | TIG, 120 V: 90 A at 13.6 VDC, 100% duty cycle, and 130 A at 15.2 VDC, 30%. TIG, 240 V: 110 A at 14.4 VDC, 100%, and 160 A at 16.4 VDC, 20%. Stick, 120 V: 60 A at 22.4 VDC, 100%, and 90 A at 23.6 VDC, 30%. Stick, 240 V: 110 A at 24.4 VDC, 100%, and 160 A at 26.4 VDC, 20%. | 115 V: 90 A at 19 VDC, 20% duty cycle. 230 V: 150 A at 23 VDC, 30% duty cycle. |
| Input voltage and plug | 120–240 V, 1-phase. Amps input at the higher duty-point ratings: TIG 22.6 A at 120 V and 15.05 A at 240 V; stick 23.16 A at 120 V and 22.55 A at 240 V. Separate 120 V and 240 V power cords are included. | 115 V or 230 V, 60 Hz. Amps input at rated output: 20 A at 115 V and 24 A at 230 V. The cord includes 5-15P (115 V, 15 A) and 6-50P (230 V, 50 A) MVP plugs. |
| Wire or rod size | Not published by manufacturer | Quick Select drive roll for .024 in. (0.6 mm) or .030/.035 in. (0.8/0.9 mm) solid wire, and .030/.035 in. (0.8/0.9 mm) flux-cored wire. |
| Weight | 13 lb. (5.9 kg). | 79 lb. (35.8 kg). |
| Material thickness | Not published by manufacturer | Mild steel thickness range 24 ga.–3/8 in., in a single pass. The sheet says thicker material is run with multiple passes and does not print that second maximum. |
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