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Multimatic 255 vs Thunderbolt 210 MV
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| Spec | Multimatic 255 | Thunderbolt 210 MV |
|---|---|---|
| Process | MIG (GMAW), pulsed MIG (GMAW-P), flux-cored (FCAW), DC stick (SMAW), DC Lift-Arc TIG (GTAW), and pulsed TIG (GTAW-P). | Stick (SMAW). |
| Output amp range | 5–350 A. | 120 V: 10–110 A. 240 V: 10–210 A. |
| Rated duty cycle | MIG: 230 A at 25.5 V, 60% duty cycle. Stick: 200 A at 28 V, 60% duty cycle. TIG: 275 A at 21 V, 60% duty cycle. | 120 V: 65 A at 60% duty cycle and 50 A at 100% duty cycle. 240 V: 135 A at 60% duty cycle and 105 A at 100% duty cycle. |
| Input voltage and plug | Auto-Line 208–575 V, single-phase. Input amperes are not in the quick specs. | 1-phase power, 120 V or 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Maximum amps input at rated load output: 27.8 A at 120 V and 44.9 A at 240 V. The cord includes multi-voltage plugs for 120 V and 240 V. |
| Wire or rod size | Not published by manufacturer | Not published by manufacturer |
| Weight | Machine only: 84 lb. (38 kg). Machine with running gear: 148 lb. (67 kg). | 13 lb. |
| Material thickness | Not published by manufacturer | Maximum mild steel thickness: 120 V, 1/8 in. 240 V, 1/2 in. |
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