Heliarc 161 AC/DC
  • 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 weling 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
  • One-year warranty
  • 10 to 160A AC & DC TIG Welding
  • Trigger Lock
  • Adjustable downslope control
  • Presettable start current
  • Low current draw

 
Ordering Information
Heliarc 161 packages listed below include power source, HW-17V, spare parts kit, input cable, Reg/Flowmeter, gas hose, 15 ft Work Cable & 1# Electrodes.
Heliarc 161 AC/DC
Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 12 1/2ft
0558002775
Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 12 1/2ft & Electrode Holder/FC-5B
0558002776
Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 25ft
0558002777
Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 25ft & Electrode Holder/FC-5B
0558002778
 
Heliarc 161 AC/DC Options & Accessories
Kit, Accessory HW-17 999126
R-33 FM 580 Reg/Flowmeter 21557
Primary Extension cord (25 ft) 50 amp 37833
FC-5B Foot Control 33646
Work Cable 15 ft TL 35881
Gas Hose 6' 31503
Gas Hose 12 1/2' 40V77
Gas Hose 25' 34V38
HW-17V TL 12 1/2' 35857
HW-17V TL 25' 35856
Electrode Holder 15' 175 amp 0558002692
Tee Connector (1 Male/2 Female) 13792692
Torch Adaptor HW-17 Std to Twist Lock 0558002692
TC-3A Remote Torch Switch - 30 ft cable w/ 14 pin plug 35783
TC-2B Torch Control - 25 ft cable w/ 14 pin plug 33839
Instruction Literature F-15-655
Sales Literature ARC-23101,(4/01)

Specifications
Primary Input Voltage/Phase 208/230Vac, 1ph, 50/60 Hz
Primary Input Current @ Rated Load 30/27 Amps
Efficiency 83%
Power Factor .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)
W x L x H(both models).............................8.0in.(200mm) x 14.4in.(360mm) x 16.4in.(410mm)