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Heliarc® 161 AC/DC Power Source

Features

  • Square wave AC output gives superior welding with improved cleaning and lack of rectification.
  • AC wave balance control - allows adjustment from maximum cleaning to maximum penetration Arc force control - fine tunes arc for stick welding from soft to a high penetration, digging arc.
  • Two Stroke Non HF Starting or Four Stroke with HF starting and Trigger Lock.
  • Direct connections for TIG torch and electrode holder for maximum convenience.
  • Adjustable preflow and postflow gas control - protects weld area and extends tungsten life.
  • 12 ft. (3.6 m) gas hose.
  • Protected against overheating and overcurrent.
  • Small and portable, inverter based.
  • 10 to 160A AC & DC TIG Welding.
  • Trigger Lock.
  • Adjustable downslope control.
  • Presettable start current.
  • Low current draw.
  • Three-year warranty.

Classifications

Specifications

Heliarc 161 AC/DC
Primary Input Voltage/Phase 208/230 vac, 1 ph, 50/60 Hz
Primary Input Current @ Rated Load 30/27 A
Efficiency 83 %
Power Factor 0.81
TIG Duty Cycle & Rated Output @ 40 % 160 Amps, 16.4 V
STICK Duty Cycle & Rated Output @ 35 % 160 Amps, 26.0 V
Open Circuit Voltage (max) 50 V
Net Weight 28.7 lbs., 13 kg
Width 8.0 in., 203.2 mm
Length 14.4 in., 940 mm
Height 16.4 in., 416.6 mm

Ordering

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Part No.

Heliarc 161 AC/DC
Part No. Model / Product Description UPC
0558004452 HEL 161 HW17 12' STING TC-2B  
0558002778 HEL 161 AC/DC W/HW17 25'/STING  
0558002777 HELIARC 161 AC/DC W/HW17 25'  
0558002776 HEL 161 AC/DC W/HW17 12'/STING  
0558002775 HELIARC 161 AC/DC W/HW17 12'  
0558004453 HEL 161 HW17 25' STING TC-2B  

Accessories

Part No. Model / Product Description List Price
999126 KIT, ACCESSORY HW-17,18,26 $50.20
21557 R-33 FM580 REG FLOWMETER $140.30
37833 POWER EXTENSION CORD 25FT 50A $148.10
35881 WORK CABLE & CLAMP W/OKC 15-FT $62.60
31503 HOSE GAS 6-FT $34.10
40V77 HOSE GAS 12.5-FT $39.20
34V38 HOSE GAS 25-FT $36.90
35857 HW-17V-2TL, 12.5-FT $247.90
35856 HW-17V-2TL 25FT $270.50
0558001791 ELECTRODE HOLDER 15' 175 AMP $69.40
0558002692 ADAPTOR KIT HW-17TL W/GAS HOSE $65.20
35783 TC-3A REM SW-HW9,17,20A,20,24 $76.40
33839 TC-2B TORCH CONTROL 25' $156.80
13792513 50 mm Connectors-Male for 1/0 to 4/0 cable Call ESAB for pricing

Extra Info

All listed prices are in U.S. dollars and represent the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for sale in the United States. Actual selling price will be determined by the Distributor. Prices are subject to change without notice.