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Thunderbolt 210 MV vs Maxstar 161 STH
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| Spec | Thunderbolt 210 MV | Maxstar 161 STH |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Stick (SMAW). | Stick (SMAW), Lift-Arc TIG (GTAW), high-frequency TIG (GTAW), and pulsed TIG (GTAW-P). High frequency and pulse are marked STH model only. |
| Output amp range | 120 V: 10–110 A. 240 V: 10–210 A. | 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. |
| Rated 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. | 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%. |
| Input voltage and plug | 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. | 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. |
| Wire or rod size | Not published by manufacturer | Not published by manufacturer |
| Weight | 13 lb. | 13 lb. (5.9 kg). |
| Material thickness | Maximum mild steel thickness: 120 V, 1/8 in. 240 V, 1/2 in. | Not published by manufacturer |
Outlet check, Thunderbolt 210 MV · Outlet check, Maxstar 161 STH