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Maxstar® 150 STH Competitive Comparison

 
Miller Maxstar® 150 STH
  
Lincoln V160-T
  
Thermal Arc P-WEE 160TS
  
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Process Stick/Lift Arc TIG/High Frequency Impulse   Stick/Touch Start TIG/High Frequency   Stick/Lift TIG/High Frequency   Use high frequency for non-touch starting.
DC TIG Welding Amperage Range: 115 VAC 5-150 amps   5-160 amps   1-85 amps   The P-Wee doesn't match up.
Duty Cycle Rating: 115 VAC TIG 100 amps @ 14 Volts-100%   110 amps @ 14.4 Volts-100%   85 amps @ 13 Volts-100%   The P-Wee 160 TS comes up short.
Amperage Draw at the above 115 VAC rating 18.4 amps   26.7 amps   22 amps   The Maxstar 150 STH's low amp draw reduces the chances of nuisance tripping.
DC TIG Welding Amperage Range: 230 VAC 5-150 amps   5-160 amps   1-85 amps   Similar
Duty Cycle Rating: 230 VAC TIG 100 amps @ 14 Volts-100%   130 amps @ 15.2 Volts-100%   130 amps @ 15.2 Volts-100%   Similar
Amperage Draw at the above 230 VAC rating 8.3 amps   21 amps   23 amps   The Maxstar 150 STH's low amp draw reduces the chances of nuisance tripping.
DC Stick Welding Amperage Range: 115 VAC 20-150 amps   5-160 amps   5-85 amps   The Maxstar 150 STH offers a wide range, strong duty cycle and low amp draw.
Duty Cycle Rating: 115 VAC Stick 70 amps @ 22.8 Volts-100%   80 amps @ 23.2 Volts-100%   85 amps @ 23 Volts-100%   Please check the amp draw of the competition against the Maxstar's 17.4 amps.
Amperage Draw at the above 115 VAC rating 17.4 amps   26.7 amps   38 amps   The Maxstar 150 STH draws 35% less amperage than the Lincoln at similar weld outputs and has a 100% duty cycle rating compared to 20%. The P-WEE's amp draw is more than double of the Maxstar 150 STH.
DC Stick Welding Amperage Range: 230 VAC 20-150 amps   5-160 amps   5-160 amps   Similar
Duty Cycle Rating: 230 VAC Stick 100 amps @ 24 Volts-100%   110 amps @ 25.2 Volts-100%   160 amps @ 26 Volts-35%   The V160-T has a little stronger rating here but please check the amp draw at 21 amps compared to the Maxstar's 13.1.
Amperage Draw at the above 230 VAC rating 13.1 amps   21 amps   38 amps   35% less amperage draw than the Lincoln at similar weld outputs.
Warranty 3 Years   3 Years   3 Years   Miller Electric's True Blue® Warranty and Service are recognized as the industry standards.
Dimensions (H x W x D) 9 x 5.5 x 13.25 in
(229 x 140 x 337 mm) 		  13 x 8 x 17 in
(330 x 203 x 432 mm)		   10.2 x 5.1 x 12.6 in
(260 x 130 x 320mm)		   The Maxstar 150 is over 60% smaller than the Lincoln.
Weight 13.7 lbs. (6.2 kg)   24 lbs. (10.8 kg)   19.8 lbs. (9.0 kg)   The Maxstar 150 STH offers 10.9 amps per lb compared to Lincolns 6.6 amps per lb and Thermals 6.6 amps per lb.
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   Great stick starts with the Maxstar 150 STH.
Low OCV Stick Yes (14 volts)   No   VRD (Voltage Reducing Device)   The Maxstar 150 STH 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 w/Auto Crater Yes   No   No   Automatically "craters out" at end of weld.
Built-in Gas Solenoid Yes   Yes   Yes   No valve on torch to turn on and off. Saves shielding gas and time.
Postflow 1 sec / 10 amps   Manual   Manual   Reduces shielding gas costs and assures proper shielding of both the tungsten and the weld area, more user friendly.
Built-in Preflow Yes   Yes   Yes   Purges the weld area prior to welding.
Full Function Remote Control Amperage & Contactor 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.
Selectable Trigger Configuration Yes   Yes   Yes   Choose Standard or 2T trigger method to meet the application.
Fan-on-Demand™ Yes   Timed   No   Ensures proper cooling. Improves power efficiency and reduces noise and maintenance by lessening the amount of airborne contaminants pulled through the machine.
Digital Meter No   Yes   Yes   Choose the Maxstar 200 SD or DX if meters are required.
Four Range Pulsing Yes (.5 PPS, 1 PPS, 2.5 PPS, 60 PPS)   Yes   Yes, Manual Adjustment   Add puddle control and reduce heat input with four great pulse settings to choose from.
Made in USA Yes   No   No   Get great service and application help right from the people who design and build this great machine.