Home CompareMaxstar 161 STH vs Unlimited 140
Maxstar 161 STH vs Unlimited 140
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| Spec | Maxstar 161 STH | Unlimited 140 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | GMAW/FCAW, SMAW, and GTAW. |
| 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. | GMAW/FCAW 30–140 A. SMAW 30–75 A. GTAW 20–110 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%. | GMAW/FCAW 30% at 90 A. SMAW 40% at 75 A. GTAW 20% at 110 A. |
| 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. | 120 VAC / 60 Hz. Current input: GMAW/FCAW 21 A, SMAW 21.3 A, GTAW 20.5 A. |
| Wire or rod size | Not published by manufacturer | Solid core .025 / .030 / .035 in. Flux-cored .030 / .035 in. Wire speed 80–275 IPM. Spool capacity up to 12 lb. |
| Weight | 13 lb. (5.9 kg). | Not published by manufacturer |
| Material thickness | Not published by manufacturer | Not published by manufacturer |