Making welding steel, cast iron, stainless steel and more a snap with an arc welder. An arc welder creates an electrical current through an electrode to melt the metal to form a weld between two work pieces. Some models produce an alternating current (AC) or direct (DC) current according to the specific application. Some arc welders can be plugged into a standard 120V household style outlet for convenience.
1. Hobart 500549 Auto Arc 130 Wire Feed MIG Welder
As a 115Volt electric machine, this Hobart 500549 Auto Arc 130 Wire Feed MIG Welder can weld either with gas or without gas, making it always ready to work. This auto arc 130 makes strong reliable welds and comes with a gas valve for welding with solid wire and gas shielding. It also features a sample spool of Flux core wire and 3 replacement contact tips for better performance.
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2. EVERLAST PowerARC 140 140amp Lift Start TIG / Stick IGBT Welder Dual Voltage
This stable, smooth DC arc not only delivers high performance, but also features low power consumption. This unit comes with Digital Display for easy current setting and repeatability. The DINSE 25mm style connectors ensure easy connection. It also features Lift Start DC TIG setting for steel and stainless welding. 140 Amp, Dual Voltage 120/240V. (100 amp max output on 120V.)
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3. Pro-Series PS07572 120 Volt Arc Welder, Black and Gray
If you are looking for a welder to have on hand for all general purpose welding, then you will be pleased with this Pro-Series PS07572 120 Volt Arc Welder. This unit is great for doing quick, down and dirty repairs and maintenance in the auto shop, farm or home garage. It is able to weld mild steel up to 1/8-Inch thick in a single pass. Featuring a duty cycle of 20-percent at 50A, this machine can weld continuously for 2 minutes when set to 50 Amps before needing to cool down.
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4. Rand Stick Welder 100 amp/120V/Arc/MMA/110V/110/120
This portable Rand Powerweld Stick/Arc/MMA Welder can be plugged into a standard 120V household style outlet, and is able to weld all types of steel (up to 1/4″ thick), making it perfect for welding steel in your workshop, home, or anywhere else. For added portability and convenience, this welder comes with a built-in handle and light weight. A combination cleaning brush/hammer and a mask are also included to get you started. Measures approximately 12.5″L x 8.5″H x 6.75″W and weighs around 30 pounds.
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5. Lincoln Electric K1297 AC/DC 225/125 Arc Welder
Being able to weld metals of 16 gauge and heavier, weld steel, cast iron, and stainless steel, this AC/DC 225/125 welder is great for farm, shop, and home use where improved arc welding performance is required. This unit comes with attached input power cable and plug, making it easy to install. AC welding output range of 40-225 amps and a DC welding output range of 30-125 amps.
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