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Maxstar 161 STH

Miller

907711

Maxstar 161 STH

Output120 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.
DutyTIG, 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%.
Input120–240 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.
PlugPlug not printed
10 min cycle, 120V

100% · 10.0 min on · 0.0 min off · 90 A

First percent on the sheet for this voltage. TIG, 120 V: 90 A at 13.6 VDC, 100% duty cycle, and 130 A at 15.2 VDC, 30%.

10 min cycle, 240V class

100% · 10.0 min on · 0.0 min off · 110 A

First percent on the sheet for this voltage. TIG, 240 V: 110 A at 14.4 VDC, 100%, and 160 A at 16.4 VDC, 20%.

Does not pass 120V/15A

Sheet

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SpecPublished valueSource, checked 2 November 2026
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. Quick specs, Processes
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. Quick specs, Amperage Range, and the specifications table
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%. Specifications table, Rated Output
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. Quick specs, Input Power, and the specifications table
Wire or rod size Not published by manufacturer The specifications table does not print a tungsten or stick-electrode diameter range.
Weight 13 lb. (5.9 kg). Quick specs, Net Weight
Material thickness Not published by manufacturer The quick specs and the specifications table do not print a material thickness.

Notes on the source

Manufacturer page · Job check · Miller

From the table

What output does the Maxstar 161 STH publish?

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. Source: https://contenthub.itwwelding.com/api/public/content/miller-electric-mfg-llc/spec-sheet/PIM/787461-dc27-5.pdf

What duty cycle does the Maxstar 161 STH publish?

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%. Source: https://contenthub.itwwelding.com/api/public/content/miller-electric-mfg-llc/spec-sheet/PIM/787461-dc27-5.pdf

What input does the Maxstar 161 STH publish?

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.

Which processes does the Maxstar 161 STH publish?

TIG, stick.