Description
FORCE 180ST* Standard Package: Machine, 4m Earth & Stick Leads, Input Lead & 15A Plug fitted, Shoulder Strap. Now available with 7-year warranty. A featherweight with heavyweight punch! The 180ST offers 180 amps output, whilst weighing just 4.5kg. Features include: Stick/MMA or DC Lift-Arc TIG function, LCD display, adjustable hot start & arc force, generator-friendly, optional VRD and much more. Comes with: 4m earth & stick leads, shoulder strap, cable strap to keep your leads tidy and a long 3m power input lead with 15A plug fitted. Runs electrodes up to 4.0mm. FUNCTIONS: Stick / MMA TIG (Lift-Arc) AT A GLANCE: 180A max output (Stick) @ 18% duty cycle Weld up to 4.0mm (max electrode size) Fitted with 15A 240V plug KEY FEATURES: Industry-first 7-year warranty* Weighs only 4.5kg – compact, robust & lightweight LCD Digital Meter Adjustable Hot Start & Arc Force Optional VRD (Supplied as standard with VRD NOT active. VRD can be activated by an authorised agent/distributor if required) Generator Compatible – min 8kva, ideal 10+kva Stressed-Tested – to 440V & over-specified componentry for reliability INCLUDES: Earth Lead 4m Stick Lead 4m Shoulder Strap Cable Strap Long Power Lead 3m OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: TIG Torch 17FV 4m (# WC-00992) Gas Regulator (part no 4-AR1) RELATED INFO & ARTICLES: Warranty Registration Power plugs on single-phase Welders: Your questions answered What is an Inverter Welder (or plasma cutter)? About Inverter technology What is Duty Cycle & How is it Calculated? Using Generators to power inverter welders & plasma cutters What is MMA (stick) welding? About the MMA process MMA (Stick) Welding: What is Hot Start, Arc Force & Anti-Stick? MMA (Stick) Welding: What is Open Circuit Voltage (OCV)? What is TIG welding? About the TIG process TIG Welding: What is Scratch-Start, Lift-Arc and HF Ignition?
