Maxstar® 150 STL Competitive Comparison
Lincoln V160-S |
Thermal Arc P-WEE 160S |
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| Process | Stick/Lift Arc TIG | Stick/Touch Start TIG | Stick/Lift TIG | Similar | |||
| DC Stick Welding Amperage Range: 115 VAC | 20-110 amps | 5-160 amps | 5-85 amps | Similar. The amperage draw of the V160-S when welding above 80 amps is too high for most 115 volt circuits (see below). | |||
| DC Stick Welding Amperage Range: 230 VAC | 20-150 amps | 5-160 amps | 5-160 amps | Similar | |||
| DC TIG Welding Amperage Range: 115 VAC | 5-150 amps | 5-160 amps | 5-85 amps | The P-Wee doesn't match up. | |||
| DC TIG Welding Amperage Range: 230 VAC | 5-150 amps | 5-160 amps | 5-160 amps | Similar | |||
| Duty Cycle Rating: 115 VAC Stick | 70 amps @ 22.8 Volts-100% | 80 amps @ 23.2 Volts-20% | 85 amps @ 23 Volts-100% | The V160-S doesn't match up. | |||
| Amperage Draw at the above rating | 17.4 amps | 26.7 amps | 38 amps | The Maxstar 150 S draws 35% less amperage at similar weld outputs. | |||
| Duty Cycle Rating: 230 VAC Stick | 100 amps @ 24 Volts-100% | 110 amps @ 24.4 Volts-100% | 160 amps @ 26 Volts-35% | The V160-S has a little stronger rating here but please check the amp draw. | |||
| Amperage Draw at the above rating | 13.1 amps | 21 amps | 38 amps | 35% less amperage draw than the Lincoln at similar weld outputs. | |||
| Duty Cycle Rating: 115 VAC TIG | 100 amps @ 14 Volts-100% | 125 amps @ 15 Volts-20% | 85 amps @ 13 Volts-100% | Strong output with strong duty cycles. | |||
| Amperage Draw at the above rating | 18.4 amps | 26.7 amps | 22 amps | Higher weld output, higher duty cycles and less amperage draw! | |||
| Duty Cycle Rating: 230 VAC TIG | 100 amps @ 14 Volts-100% | 110 amps @ 24.4 Volts-100% | 160 amps @ 16 Volts-35% | Similar | |||
| Amperage Draw at the above rating | 8.3 amps | 21 amps | 23 amps | More than 60% less amperage draw than the V160-S at similar weld output. | |||
| Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years | Miller Electric's True Blue® Warranty and Service are recognized as the industry standards. | |||
| Dimensions (H/W/D) | 9 x 5.5 x 13.25 in (229 x 140 x 337mm) |
13 x 8 x 17 in (330 x 203 x 432mm) |
10.2 x 5.1 x 12.6 in (260 x 130 x 320mm) |
Similar | |||
| Weight | 13.7 lbs. (6.2kg) | 21.5 lbs. (9.7kg) | 19.0 lbs. (8.6kg) | The Maxstar 150 STL is over 25% lighter than P-WEE. | |||
| Autoline | Yes (115-230 VAC) | Auto-Reconnect | Yes (Smart Link) | Similar. Automatically connects to 115-230 VAC, single phase power. | |||
| Adaptive Hot Start For Stick Arc Starts | Yes | No | No - must manually adjust | Adaptive Hot Start prevents the electrode from sticking. | |||
| Low OCV Stick | Yes | No | VRD (Voltage Reducing Device) | The Maxstar 150 STL uses a simple design that reduces open circuit voltage to just 13 volts when the power source is not in use. This eliminates the need for add-on voltage reducers. | |||
| Lift Arc TIG | Yes | Yes (Touch Start) | Yes (Lift TIG) | Provides TIG arc starting without the use of high frequency. | |||
| Built-in Gas Solenoid | Yes | No | No | No valve to turn on and off. Saves shielding gas and time. | |||
| Built-in Preflow | Yes | No | No | Purges the weld area prior to welding. | |||
| Full Function Remote Control | Yes (Foot or Finger) | Yes (Foot or Finger) | Yes (Foot or Finger) | Allows the operator to "crater out" when doing critical work using either a foot or finger tip control. | |||
| Fan-on-Demand™ | Yes | No | No | Improves power efficiency and reduces noise and maintenance by lessening the amount of airborne contaminants pulled through the machine. | |||
