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R-Tech DC TIG Welder 160 Amp 240v
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R-Tech DC TIG Welder 160 Amp 240v
R-Tech DC TIG Welder 160 Amp 240v R-Tech DC TIG Welder 160 Amp 240v R-Tech DC TIG Welder 160 Amp 240v R-Tech DC TIG Welder 160 Amp 240v R-Tech DC TIG Welder 160 Amp 240v
This is maximum weld with 1 pass, if you do multiple passes you can weld up to 10mm

5mm Max Weld

This is maximum weld with 1 pass, if you do multiple passes you can weld up to 10mm
Welds ALL steels in DC mode, will also weld brass, copper & titanium

Weld Steel

Welds ALL steels in DC mode, will also weld brass, copper & titanium

R-Tech DC TIG Welder 160 Amp 240v

4.89/5
CODE
TIG160FPP
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Order in for UK Mainland delivery on 12/11/2024
£538.80 £449.00

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The R-Tech TIG160FPP is a feature rich 160Amp TIG Welder with 240V input, high frequency starting, pulse welding, slope up/down, LED display, high 35% duty cycle and optional foot pedal.
  • Built with class leading Siemens IGBT's - Not inferior Mosfets
  • Portable and lightweight - ideal for maintenance and fabrication work
  • Suitable for welding all types of steels plus brass and copper
  • 160Amp TIG and 125Amp MMA output
  • HF start - Enables easy starting of arc
  • Pulse TIG welding to allow greater control of heat into weld pool
  • 240v 13A input required - use anywhere with a 13A socket
  • Slope up, slope down and post flow gas
  • Optional foot pedal available
  • Package Includes, R-Tech TIG160FPP TIG welder, 4m WP17 Superflex TIG torch, earth lead, MMA Lead, gas hose, mains cable, argon regulator, owners manual, torch consumables kit including 1.6mm & 2.4mm red tungstens
  • 5 year collect and return UK warranty - What is this?in the unlikely event of machine failure, R-Tech will pay to collect, repair and return the Tig welder to you quickly- No quibble warranty

  • Buy with confidence - Free support by telephone or Livechat

  • Order by 3PM for FREE delivery to UK, Ireland & Channel Islands


Book a welding demonsratation

    Want to try before you buy? Book a demonstration at our Tewkesbury HQ - Available 5 days per week 9am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.
 Amperage range  DC 10-160A, MMA 20-125A 
 Duty cycle  TIG 160A 35% - MMA 125A 35% 
 Input voltage/amps  240v 13A  - No load voltage 70v
 LED Display  Shows preset & actual amperage
 Pulse Frequency  0.5 - 250 Hz 
Slope up  0 - 5 seconds
Slope down  0 - 10 seconds
 Post flow gas  0 - 25 seconds
 HF Start  Yes
 2T/4T Trigger  Yes
 Gross weight  13KG
 Dimensions  425 x 195 x 310mm (L x W x H)
 Foot pedal option  Yes
 Insulation class  IP21S  
Cooling fan  Yes - Cooling fan with thermostatic protection 
 Max Thickness  5MM Single Pass
 Max Thickness Steel  10MM Multiple Passes

 

  • Generator Friendly - Generator must be minimum of 5KVA 240V and fitted with AVR (auto voltage regulation)

 

The R-Tech TIG160FPP carries the following warranty:-

  • TIG160FPP - 5 Year Warranty
  • Regulator - 1 Year Warranty
  • R-Tech TIG Torches - 3 Month Warranty
  • Earth and Electrode Leads - 3 Month Warranty
  • Optional FP7 Foot Pedal - 1 Year Warranty
  • Optional Water Cooler - 3 Year Warranty

R-Tech machines are designed to be robust, easy to use and highly reliable but in the unlikely event that your welder or plasma cutter requires attention, R-Tech promise to:-

  • Arrange collection via next working day UK courier [48hr offshore]
  • Quickly repair the machine at our Technical and R&D centre in Gloucester
  • Deliver back via next working day UK courier  [48hr offshore]
  • All costs covered by R-Tech - Yes, Collection, repair and delivery!

No questions, no hassle, just honest and reliable service - A true no quibble warranty

Most of our competitors only offer return to base [RTB] warranties - you have to pay and arrange to get it back to them which can be a hassle. Many others offer warranties that have clauses and if you don't have it serviced yearly by them, at your cost, the warranty will be void.

Other benefits of owning an R-Tech machine include:-

  • Free friendly and knowledgeable technical advice via phone and email
  • Free machine setup help always available - We want you to get the best from your machine
  • Ten year Duty-of-Care on all our machines, giving you piece of mind that spare parts will be available if needed
  • Video's to show how to use and setup your R-Tech machine.
  • 2 year extended warranties available at a minimal cost.

Don't just take our word for it - see our customer reviews page to see what real customers say about the R-Tech products and our service & support.

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latest reviews

  • 05 August 2024
    Absolutely spot on!
  • 24 June 2024
    I only use the tig welder for hobby work at the moment I would recommend it to my freinds for definite I think the quality of the product is very good ***
  • 30 May 2024
    Primarily used for stainless steel up to 4mm thick. As a relative novice I immediately became impressed with smoothness and controllability of the weld. I have never used a foot peddle before so was pleasantly surprised by the ease at which the weld started and could be controlled by easing back a little. The previous welder I tried had no Pulse Control and no other controls apart from Amps. My welds were quite erratic and I was continually resharpening the tungsten. The R-Tech is a leap ahead and is has given me the enthusiasm for many more projects.
  • 15 May 2024
    Hobby Everyone Good for the price
  • 29 April 2024
    I bought this machine for hobby use but it is more than capable to use for industrial. The fist job I used it for was an exhaust manifold that had cracked which is now fixed and working again. I'd recommend this to any hobby enthusiasts but also you could use this it for paid jobs with no problems. It's also very light so great for mobile welding.
  • 22 April 2024
    I thought the quality looked superb.
  • 22 March 2024
    Have not had chance to use it yet. Only bought for hobby work
  • 28 November 2023
    A nice little machine with an easy user interface.for light to medium fabrication work..For various guage metals you have the TIG function and for 3mm plus you can MMA all you like.
  • 11 October 2023
    Great Welder
  • 25 August 2023
    Great product
  • 11 August 2023
    Used for Tig welding mild and stainless.steel. Quality of the welder is good. If it lasts for 20 years, it will be very good value.
  • 21 July 2023
    Looks very good, came with all the equipment needed, has the same duty cycle as other manufactures plants (jasic etc). We work in engineering, and do a lot of sitework, so this is nice and compact, but have only had it a week or so, so havent tested it to its full potential.
  • 19 July 2023
    Great welder to learn to tig eeld with
  • 14 July 2023
    this was bought to do a small site job which was on a third floor window catch. needed something l light to carry. did the job well will now use it around my workshop
  • 04 May 2023
    Lightweight compact excellent
  • 30 March 2023
    I have only had the machine a little while but it is really nice to use, the flex head torch is nice and light, would of liked a different gas defuser and maybe two different types of tungsten with the set but not complaining for the cost of such a set.
  • 24 January 2023
    Brilliant
  • 19 June 2022
    Foot pedal costs over half the cost of the machine too much. The animal who put the 13A plug in the accessories box ripped the box open and the accessories were all over the box at delivery he should be 'trained' on how to open your boxes.
  • 31 May 2022
    Not used as yet as I've not got any argon
  • 28 April 2022
    good product good price
  • 14 April 2022
    Only tried the welder in MMA mode so far (I've no Argon yet) but soo much easier and better quality welds than with a transformer job.
  • 29 March 2022
    This is of a high quality and I am just learning how to use it, helped by the detailed user manual
  • 26 March 2022
    Good quality welder for the price to get you into tig welding
  • 05 March 2022
    I was a bit skeptical at first, but I just went for it and I cannot believe how smooth, reliable and robust this little machine is. I use the machine for private work, whether in the workshop or outside, I've used both the TIG and MMA settings and it just gets the job done to a high standard, however if you're like me and you can weld other metals then I suggest spending that extra ?? and going for the AC/DC 180
  • 07 February 2022
    Nice machine and dose the job well.
  • 05 February 2022
    I'm just a beginner and it's just for ** use. Quality wise it looks good stuff, noticeably the earth clamp, top notch.
  • 12 January 2022
    Use it as a Tig for SS exhausts, I recommend the product to any novice who wants to learn Tig very easy to use. Quality is spot on, nothing looks or feels cheap.
  • 28 December 2021
    I have been using r-tech products now for 10 years without any fault. They really are excellent machines. My newer ESAB machine ** last week which is why I have purchased another R-tech unit.
  • 28 December 2021
    Very capable machine, and the more remarkable for its value.
  • 19 December 2021
    I am a metal sculptor. Should have bought a TIG machine years ago. Welding 3mm stainless wires together and it works beautifully.
  • 17 December 2021
    This was for someone else so I can't yet give details. But he was please with it.
  • 14 December 2021
    I?m a returning customer as I already own and Mig welder and plasma cutter. Not used my Tig yet but it will a excellent machine. Thanks ***
  • 06 December 2021
    Seems OK so far, does what I got it for
  • 16 November 2021
    Excellent
  • 01 November 2021
    Personal use, but fine for industrial medium duty welding. Better than I thought.
  • 26 October 2021
    I haven't actually used the product yet but I don't think I will be disappointed.
  • 19 October 2021
    Always used *** in the past and these units are just as good 👍 Recommend anyone from starter to advanced.
  • 15 October 2021
    New to TIG, have had a play with it and seems easy to use and has produced acceptable welds in the hands of an inexperienced user. I think its aimed at the hobbyist, quality is great.
  • 07 October 2021
    Superb bit of kit. Really pleased with advice, speed of delivery and general attitude by sales team. Really enjoying it after 35 years away from welding. Could improve the instructions mind.
  • 09 September 2021
    10/10 well worth the money and a great service
  • 30 June 2021
    I am a strictly ** welder but wanted a good piece of kit to replace a basic scratch-start set. This appears better made than my old set with robust accessories. Not used yet though!
  • 30 June 2021
    Only used it a couple of times but very impressed with its performance can't fault it . would recommend these welders to anybody.
  • 29 June 2021
    Solid build, easy to use, would recommend
  • 23 June 2021
    Using the welder to learn tig welding and undertake various jobs around the house. Quality of the welder appears to be very good.
  • 10 June 2021
    Great machine
  • 25 May 2021
    I have not used the ***ing machine for TIG yet. However, I can say that for MMA ***ing it is light years ahead of my 'buzzbox' AC ***er. I can *** easier, quicker, the ***s look good, minimum 'toe', good flow. And quiet... so quiet! If you are a professional ***er then you would probably not be so impressed but coming from a cheap ***ing machine the difference is HUGE. For anyone starting out and you have the funds.. DO NOT buy a cheap rig to start, as tempting as it may be to 'save money'... I mean Stick ***ing is stick ***ing, right? NO! it makes ***ing a lot ** than it really needs to be. For time spent grinding out bad ***s, waiting on cooldown... etc.. Spend the money on a rig like this that can run 2.5mm rods all day and even 3.5mm rods it kept going long after I thought it would put me on 'cooldown'....it's a really good semi-professional ***ing machine, it's light, easily portable and pulls off a decent *** with minimum effort.. I can't wait to start learning to use it for GTAW (TIG) ***ing.. Unless you want to *** aluminium then this machine is enough for most people I expect and I certainly have no excuses any more for a bad ***. From now on... that's on me.
  • 15 May 2021
    Great. Just need to save up and buy the pedal now
  • 04 May 2021
    Present for my son
  • 21 April 2021
    Great
  • 12 April 2021
    The TIG will be used for mainly for wellding light mild steel fabrications, vehicle body work and possibly bronze welding of motorcycle frames. I would recommend it to friends involved in restoring classic cars as it is more versatile the a MIG. The quality of the equipment is good and has features you usually find on more expensive machines.
  • 05 April 2021
    Getting good quality ***s straight out of the box. Watched a couple of R-Tech videos. first to check what settings I needed and was then able to produce a reasonable *** first time, still need to practice to become more consistent and get them looking a bit better. I would recommend to anyone who wants to start using a tig ***er and those who already know how to use one.
  • 29 March 2021
    hobby welder using for metal artworks and sculptures from non ferrous and ferrous metals ,mostly tig brazing at present,seems to be a versatile option.
  • 26 March 2021
    TIG Welder used for welding home made metal furniture. Would recommend the product to anyone that asked. The quality of the product is excellent, and welds very nice thankyou. I have been welding for 43 years now, so no problem.
  • 25 March 2021
    Brilliant.
  • 23 March 2021
    The knobs are a bit cheap and ** and the amps adjust is very fiddly to get to a set value
  • 17 March 2021
    The quality is very good
  • 15 March 2021
    Excellent quality product
  • 12 March 2021
    Delivery in time and we'll packaged, I've not actually used the machine yet, but if its anything like the rest of the equipment I have I know I will be super pleased.
  • 10 March 2021
    Great value for money & an ideal size for the jobs away from the workshop.
  • 06 March 2021
    Well made
  • 01 March 2021
    I use the product to create metal sculptures.The welder is of good quality..
  • 15 February 2021
    Tig welder (TIG160FFP) with foot pedal, used for stainless and carbon steel fabrication and repairs. The unit is very easy to set up and use, good information and videos available on the website as well. Cannot fault it for the price, very happy with the unit.
  • 05 February 2021
    A very good welder. I'm still learning how to use it but so far it's been good, especially with the online videos to help me.
  • 05 January 2021
    Solidly made, quieter than the videos seemed to indicate. The machine seems fine, the guy using it being a raw beginner not so! I have every confidence it will do all and more than I will need. I have stick welded before but not TIG that I wanted for thinner work than I am used to. For anyone learning or needing a unit for smaller work I can think of none better. Also we are dealing with a UK company with an excellent guarantee.
  • 04 January 2021
    Various,anybody.spot on
  • 21 December 2020
    It was an Xmas present for my partner. She has been a TIG welder for 29 years and worked on pressure vessels and pipework on passenger liners in dry dock at Southampton and aviation parts as a coded welder in both cases. She has worked for many precision welding companies too. The chosen welder I bought is the newer version of the one she used at her last employment and she is very familiar with it and knows how reliable it is. She is very pleased with it, but it did take a lot of wrapping paper...!!!
  • 08 December 2020
    Brilliant customer service Well priced Top quality equipment for DIY and professional use Super fast delivery Chuffed with my new setup ! Thank you
  • 27 November 2020
    Excellent for car body work and stainless fabrication work.
  • 22 November 2020
    This is my first welder am I'm very impressed, a week with the machine and I'm comfortable with it. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a top notch Tig machine they can rely on.
  • 21 November 2020
    I cannot rate this product as it is a Christmas present for my brother. I am sure he will get endless hours of pleasure using it.
  • 02 November 2020
    Good little machine
  • 12 October 2020
    The Quality of this product is very good And I would recommend it to anyone
  • 17 September 2020
    As a beginner I needed a 'straightforward' welder. The HF function is good for this. The welder feels nice and the flexitorch is a nice touch. Functionality is user friendly and I feel confident using the welder. Although I didn't need them the extra gauges are excellent and will come in useful in the future. Everything in the package enabled me to 'plug n play'.
  • 31 August 2020
    I bought the machine to weld van panels, I work out of my garage and this welding machine does exactly what it says on the tin. Super impressed !
  • 24 July 2020
    Not received yet, but if anything like there range of mig welders it will be great
  • 21 July 2020
    Great product great service Thanks Robert hassan ***
  • 29 May 2020
    Learning to tig weld. Good quality kit. Easy to set up and use. Would recommend to anyone
  • 27 May 2020
    DIY user - car restoration. Selected based on the comments from Trevs Blog on YouTube. Looks and feels good quality but my main interest was a UK based supplier that I could contact if I had any issues - the warranty return process gives me confidence.
  • 20 May 2020
    Hobby welder building race car chassis I would recommend this unit anyone Early days but it's doing what it's supposed to do
  • 13 May 2020
    Excellent TIG with easy setup and operation.
  • 09 May 2020
    Fantastic welder would recomend to anyone asking my advice.
  • 03 May 2020
    Quality is great, built well with good components. Alot of cheap welders out there with Plastic parts 👎
  • 01 May 2020
    Great piece of kit , a must have in the garage easy to use and gives a great weld
  • 27 April 2020
    Have not tried it yet so cannot comment yet.
  • 24 April 2020
    Item as described on website Very pleased with this item
  • 15 April 2020
    Love both my welders the 180 mig and 160 dc tig 10/10
  • 10 April 2020
    Great machine for somebody learning to tig weld. And verry portable ***
  • 31 March 2020
    Excellent starter machine and *** is super awsome
  • 17 February 2020
    Using to learn how to Tig. So far pleased with the results. Torch could be lighter though, and maybe include more tungsten's. Plenty of features to play with. Smooth dials that feel solid. Definitely purchase with the flow meter for greater accuracy with gas flow.
  • 01 February 2020
    I will use this to help me fabricate parts for car restoration projects I?m doing. Although I have not used it yet, it appears to be well made and the additional components look very professional and not substandard. From the reviews I?ve seen it is highly regarded and reliable, producing excellent results, will recommend to anyone who asks about it.
  • 03 January 2020
    Small, light and does the job perfectly. Dials are a bit sensitive and its hard to get an exact AMP number.
  • 19 December 2019
    I recommended this machine to a customer of mine with basic welding skills..
  • 08 November 2019
    Will be using for classic car bodywork mainly. Would recommend to other restorers. Excellent looking product, well made.
  • 01 November 2019
    Great quality, good accessories
  • 25 October 2019
    The machine will be used in the motorbike industry.will recommend to others in same trade very good build quality of machines
  • 03 October 2019
    Tig ***ing mild steel and stainless plus arc *** cast iron Quality is very good
  • 02 October 2019
    Bought this device as I've always fancied learning how to TIG weld. Well packaged, well built and competitively priced. Surprised with how small it is. Has the features I need, just need to practice. These guys get great reviews and so far so good from me. I just need to refrain from upgrading my MIG welder now.
  • 10 September 2019
    Used for serious hobby work. Quality at right price from British company is what attracts me with good support - particularly the 3 year RTB. My colleagues and family are the main areas I recommend R-Tech products to. I am very happy with the TIG welder, just need to purchase a Wp9 torch to do some delicate work as the 17 is a little ***
  • 16 August 2019
    Hobby metal art
  • 04 August 2019
    Brilliant little machine as most of my work is in the marine industry and its lite and compact which what i need. Equally as good as the more expensive machines out there.
  • 15 July 2019
    I?m new to tig although i am very experienced in stick, mig and oxy-acet welding. The unit was easy to set up and simple to get started on and seems to be functioning smoothly. Much random scrap is now merged into a large lump of scrap. The machine will be used for fabrication of thin stainless and layered welding on hotspot joints in mass heating systems as well as thin panel work on cars. I am pleased with the results and the relative gentleness of the process. I use a decades old TopWeld stick welder and SIP 150mig and a cut 50 plasma. I? put the r-tech on top for quality of build and straight portability, it?s very satisfying to use and looks good, mind you he top wild is red with rust so comparing the two is a shade unfair. Until i do critical work with it i can?t comment on finished work but once i feel confident That it will do the job well, based on my various experiments. With a small argon bottle i?d say this is perfect fir someone with mobility in mind and certainly good fir any small workshop. Specs say it can deal with 10mm joints with multiple pass but my need don?t stretch higher the 5mm and this *** just zips the stuff together. I might buy an r-tech plasma unit too, my cut 50 is idiosyncratic and needs replacing for my own sanity, as the style and build quality looks the same. Confidence inspiring.
  • 04 July 2019
    Very good welder very good value.
  • 02 July 2019
    Looks like a good bit of kit, I just need to learn how to use it!
  • 13 June 2019
    Great machine and fantastic customer service
  • 04 June 2019
    Product will be used on 1-3mm stainless pipe for m/c exhausts, I would recomend as unit came with everything needed bar the gas, A more indepth user manual could be of help as the pulse feature and 2t/4t swich is alien to me, but after an afternoon of playing things are looking good, The only problem I had was the mains switch on the back wouyld not turn off, if held it would latch off but when let go spring back to the on position, I would hazard a guess that the unit was hot and wanted the fan to keep running, and until unit was cool enough would not switch off, as I said its a guess as no mention in manual, yes I'm a total beginner and a competant MIG and stick welder
  • 22 May 2019
    Very happy, all works fine so far
  • 22 May 2019
    i can only class myself as novice who is learning so to rate the welder on my personal comparisons would not be right. It was a purchase to replace an old arch welder that i had got second hand with only a min/*** *** switch so to compare it to that its much better but to compare with other modern welders of similar spec i would have to be a users of others which i am not. I am new to TIG welding but wanted to try that rather than the mig option as i wanted to only do small jobs and have the cleanest finish without needing to grind or/and chip away to get the same result. The welder its self feels well made, small in size and all the cable also feel of good gauge and quality. You do need to install your own plug but i think that will be due to the fact you can use this on higher amp input than standard 13 amps to get the full *** *** from the welder. Tig Consumable are *** to find than mig but given my use i dont need much or often and will probably use it as arc welder more than tig anyway unless i want that nice clean finish that i/you should be able to get once i have had some more practice ( no need for gas) and less to move around. there are some cheaper brands that i could have gone for but after a lot of searches and checking reviews i opted for what seems like a better known and respected/reviewed brand. I am hopeful this will stand the test of time and be the tool i expect it to be.
  • 18 May 2019
    Very smart compact entry level TIG welder. Wish the power switch was on the front rather than round the back - for my setup, underneath a work bench, that's a pain. Controls wise, the digital display only shows the power setting, so for setting things like pre and post flow you have to use the scales on those dials - I'm sure it would have been easy to get the display to output any setting being adjusted rather than just the amps. One thought on the instruction book provided - it is pretty comprehensive, but it doesn't show basic things like how the torch collett etc should be assembled - as this is an entry level machine it might be reasonable to expect it will attract buyers trying TIG for the first time? For the actual operation of the machine - top marks - it is a fabulous bit of kit - and the starter kit supplied as standard allows you to start using it straight away (assuming you already have gas, gloves, mask etc). A real bonus is that the machine is surprisingly small - very neat and compact design. Build quality looks to be great, I expect to get many happy hours with this welder - once I get over all my beginner mistakes!
  • 03 May 2019
    Used for vwt2 restorations and it does everything i wanted it to do. Very good quality and very compact.
  • 29 April 2019
    R-tech had been personally recommend to me by half a dozen or more of my colleagues, all are engineers and fabricators from various industry's. When the product arrived, I knew immediately that it was top quality. All of the dials and buttons look and feel crisp and the machine itself, though small. felt sturdy and robust. After setting it up (which was very simple) I turned the machine on and started to practice; Wow, within a few hours it felt natural in my hand, with good clean welds being made. Previously i had have very little experience with a TIG, but with this little machine, it really is a breeze. The machine fits all of my needs, and I plan to use it for some car restoration and some small scale fabrication (exhaust, body repair etc) and so far, on all of the test pieces it seems to of exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this project to the DIY'er, or even to the professional looking for a small and portable DC welder at a fair price. Indeed, you can get welders for less on eBay, but you would be hard pressed to find any that meet the specification or the build quality of an R-tech machine. Furthermore, I have heard nothing but excellent reviews of R-techs customer service record, and although I myself have not yet personally needed to contact them, all of my friends who have highly recommend and have said time and time again how great the team is for support. To summarise then, although it is the entry level machine, it is a fantastic bit of kit, capable of completing all of my DIY needs and is most certainly worth the money. - ***
  • 23 March 2019
    still early days but pleased with the initial results .
  • 27 February 2019
    Looks just what we wanted. We have brought small stainless jobs in-house and wanted a small welder for occasional use. The build quality looks very good and the torch is very comfortable. The advice given over the phone was first class. Thanks Guys.
  • 13 February 2019
    I will be using this to make parts for mine and my son,s hot rod projects, stainless exhaust systems , brackets etc
  • 13 February 2019
    Very pleased
  • 11 February 2019
    A quality product with all the features you need. Can't go wrong with a decent analogue set. Light and just right for site! Have been recommending R-tech for years.
  • 01 January 2019
    Fantastic welder. The instructions and video guides make it easy for even a novice to set it up correctly too which is a bonus.
  • 29 December 2018
    Brilliant piece of kit used straight away on steel and stainless thought was very easy although the art in the welds will take alittle longer. Never tig welded before just like gas with out the hassle no sparks or slag. Great machine would recommend to anyone thank you.
  • 04 December 2018
    Great but if kit. Use for my hobby building custom motorbike parts.
  • 02 December 2018
    I am a hobby welder. Had a MIG for years and keen to try TIG. Haven't had the chance to use yet so can only score on apparent quality. Happy with overall service up till now
  • 11 November 2018
    compact and easy to use
  • 22 October 2018
    I have not used it yet but I read reviews before buying and I look forward to using it. I'm already impressed by the build quality.
  • 22 October 2018
    A great bit of kit for general fabrication in steels and stainless steels, very user friendly and liked by all in the workshop, we have 6 at this time.
  • 21 October 2018
    I would recommend to anyone who wants a quality weld without wasting money on anything cheaper. Great welder , top quality
  • 30 September 2018
    Tig welding Friends/people Good quality
  • 11 September 2018
    Bought this welder to practice my tig skills, and have used for general fabrication of mild steel. Would highly recommend this set to anyone starting out tig welding or any professional looking for a decent low cost and very transportable machine. Quality is fantastic, cannot fault in any way *** Very happy customer
  • 09 September 2018
    TIG 160 PDC Machine is good. I am using it to training myself in TIG welding and then I want to open my own small business. Later on would go for AC/DC to do same aluminium training. With that machine have repaired my car's rotten body. "Puls" function on that job was very useful. Did some welding in cast iron. Titanium, stainless steel is no a problem, mild steel all that is pleasure to weld. Weld bead is sound and clean. Even for beginner like me it is easy to use and set up amps and other functions when needed. The First lessen have learned is to keep everything clean before welding. The preparation in TIG welding is the key to be successful. Tungsten has to be sharp and clean. Workpieces got to be clean and degreased properly too. Sharpening tungsten was the biggest challenge at same point. That was an another learning curve and finding my own ways around some issue. I am very happy with the product from R-Tech. I like it! For the first time I do enjoy welding because it dose not stinks like stick rod welder and working with it in small garage is awesome. Likewise it is better to my health and environment too. So for dose who hesitate to buy it please don't - go for one !
  • 20 August 2018
    Pleasantly surprised with the level of telephone support obtained from this company with customer service being almost non-existent in businesses these days. Well done!
  • 06 August 2018
    I have been welding stainless steel, no issues, good clean weld, holds a continuous arc with out fluctuations, very controllable. I would recommend this welder to friends and colleagues. The quality is excellent, easy to use, very happy with it.
  • 09 May 2018
    Great welder for the price. Quality of equipment is very good
  • 07 May 2018
    Excellent, does what it says on the tin!!!
  • 01 May 2018
    Excellent ! I served my apprenticeship some 40 years ago learning with scratch start ***. It's amazing to get a DC TIG welder with so many features for just over ***. The arc is smooth and *** is more than enough for light fabrication work. Not used the pulse feature yet but will do on thin sheet. I'm very pleased with it and have recommended same machine to a colleague.
  • 19 April 2018
    I use the welder for hobby products, the quality looks to be very good, and I would recommend this model to first time users of Tig welding.
  • 19 April 2018
    Great little welder... would definitely recommend
  • 06 April 2018
    Awesome bit of kit ,perfect for fabrication of stainless exhaust systems Compact Has no trouble welding Everything is good quality It's simple to use The warranty is a great selling point Fast delivery Great customer service
  • 23 March 2018
    i just need to learn how to use it propbley
  • 16 March 2018
    to soon to tell
  • 16 March 2018
    Very good product - would highly recommend.
  • 18 February 2018
    gun quality very poor fitting, made complaint sent photo, but no response back, very poor customer service, would not recommend to friends
  • 16 February 2018
    Really pleased with this and it feels like it's high quality but it's the first TIG welder I've used so I don't really know if it's any good if I'm completely honest. Was pleasantly surprised to find it came with a gas regulator, a couple of electrodes, a few cups, and even a stick lead. So everything you need to get started minus the argon and filler wire (or stick electrodes if you want to do stick).
  • 13 February 2018
    Personal use and some light commercial use.
  • 26 January 2018
    Great product, great service.
  • 21 January 2018
    I use the welder for tig welding car panels To machinery stick welding repairs.
  • 16 January 2018
    Highly recommend the kit excellent quality
  • 28 November 2017
    I use the machine for personal use. I haven't had the opportunity to use it, as yet, but certainly pleased with the quality and looking forward to continuing with my hobby.
  • 16 November 2017
    I use it for my hobby. I would recommend it to my friends and colleagues.
  • 06 November 2017
    A very light weight machine, easy to use.superb little machine to use.
  • 30 October 2017
    Used for light steel construction/repairs. Both the TIG and the Arc systems work well. The build quality seems good, and the light weight and compact design, are just what I needed. The standard 13 amp plug connection is ideal when used away from the workshop. I am retired, and play with classic motorcycles and Rally cars. I would reccomend this for similar usage.
  • 11 October 2017
    Good little weld
  • 11 October 2017
    Good quality works very well. Would recommend to buy one
  • 10 September 2017
    Excellent first impression, appears well built. As a novice, I can't really comment further, but very happy with my purchase.
  • 30 August 2017
    I will be using this welder for my projects I'm working on at the moment... And if anyone asked were i would recommend this to them
  • 30 August 2017
    Super smooth, easy to use
  • 11 July 2017
    brilliant little machine excellent for sheet and tube work
  • 06 July 2017
    Great little TIG welder although the amps setting appears to be a little under what you actually get at the tungsten and the HF start is a tad random. That said a good welder for the price.
  • 03 May 2017
    only tried this once will need a bit of practice also just purchased a mig 180 it welds good that's my game.
  • 15 April 2017
    Hobby Welder. Really good value for lots of features.
  • 03 March 2017
    Seems very well built and well laid out. I personal would prefer all connections and switches on the front of the unit.

  • How long will it take to get my TIG160FPP?

    All orders for R-Tech welding equipment received by 3PM will normally be despatched the same day for next day delivery to the UK mainland, UK Isles may take 48hrs. 

    Once your order has been placed, will will email you an order confirmation, then a despatch confirmation with tracking number so you can track your order. We mainly use DHL who will often provide a 1 hour delivery time to you.

    Simply order on-line or by phone on 01452 733933.

    If you require any advice on which welding machine will best suit your requirements, please give us a all and one of our friendly sales/technical team will answer your questions.

  • How does the foot pedal work on TIG160FPP?

    This allows you to control the amperage when actually welding which is very beneficial especially when welding aluminium or exotic steels / alloys. It acts like a car throttle controlling the amperage.

    You simply unplug the torch switch plug from machine and plug in the foot pedal.

    You then set the main control amperage on machine front panel to the maximum you wish the foot pedal to go to on a maximum depression. So if you set the main amperage control to 100amps, when fully depressed the foot pedal will give 100amps. If set to 40 amps, it will go from minimum amps to 40amps allowing fine control of amperage. 

    Note: Some competitors foot pedals have the maximum amperage knob on the side of the foot pedal, so it can be hard to see what the maximum has been set and also easily knocked as on floor, this is quite an old fashioned way (we changed to machine control of foot pedal max amps over 17 years ago) 

    Once a weld pool is formed and you are moving along the weld as the heat transfers into the workpiece you may require less amperage as the weld pool width / penetration will get too hot, reducing the welding current with foot pedal will stop this happening.

    Over a 300mm long weld, you may need 100amps at the beginning and only 80 amps at the end of weld. Using a foot pedal will give you a uniform weld bead size.

    It also allows you to back off the heat from weld if you need to reposition torch / get new filler rod but don't want to stop the weld I.E When doing pipework etc which requires one continuous weld.

    Most experienced tig welders prefer to use a foot pedal especially on aluminium and exotic steels / alloys, unless the welding is not being done at a workbench i.e.  working on a car etc.

  • Why should I buy a TIG160FPP from R-Tech ?

    R-Tech provide you with high quality welding equipment with easy useable features, at exceptional value with un-rivalled direct customer support. 

    All our machines are robustly built using the latest ultra reliable IGBT inverter power components sourced from Siemens Infineon in Germany & USA.

    We give a 5 year collect and return warranty on all our R-Tech machines, a true no quibble warranty. We pay for and arrange collection, repair and return to you. General turn-around is 3-4 days, Can you current supplier offer such fast service?

    We also offer a free loan machine service to get you back qelding quickly and if arranged before 3pm, this can be delivered next working day for UK mainland.

    10 year duty of care on spare parts - We keep a large stock of spares in our Gloucester premises.

    We build our machines in a modular basis which ensures any future repair bills are kept to a minimum, unlike some manufacturers who build the internals of thier machines on just one or two P.C.B's. We ensure ours are designed to have internal components easily replaced ensuring cost effective repairs.

  • How do R-tech achieve such high duty cycles and why is it so important?

    At R-Tech we believe in building machines to last, with minimum down time to our customers, so we fit the most reliable power modules and IGBT's available coupled with oversized heatsinks. Therefore our machines are able to work harder for longer! 

    We also quote our duty cycles at machines maximum amperage unlike some manufacturers who sneakily quote duty cycles NOT at maximum amperage which can be quite misleading! 

    I.E 

    Competitors 200Amp welder with 60% duty cycle @140Amps.. So what is the duty cycle @ 200Amps?? 

    R-Tech Tig201 - 200Amps at 60% duty cycle - maximum output 200Amps!

  • What is an Inverter Welder and what are the benefits?

    Inverter welders use new silicon based technology to produce their welding power compared to older style welders that use heavy copper/aluminium transformers and rectifiers. 

      • Inverters use much smaller transformers, so they are a lot smaller, lighter and more portable.
      • Inverters use a lot less input power to get the same output power than the older transformer type machines, so they consume a lot less electricity and therefore are greener to run.
      • Because Inverters output power is controlled electronically, you have infinite power adjustment from 0 - 100% so you can really fine tune these to you needs. On MIG welders sometimes setting 2 is not enough power, but setting 3 is too much. You won't get this problem with infinite power control.

    Are inverter welders realiable?

      • Yes. When inverter welders first came out many years ago, like any new technology they did have their problems. Nowadays inverter technology is very reliable, cost effective and has many benefits over traditional welders.

        At R-Tech we use ultra-reliable Eupec Infineon IGBT Power Modules and power produced by American/German companies which are ultra reliable and allow us produce high duty cycle welding equipment.
  • I want to do some TIG Welding. Do I need a DC or AC/DC TIG welder?

    There are two types of TIG welding processes available.

    DC is used to weld mild steel, stainless steel, copper & brass, Inconel and titanium etc.

    AC is used to weld Aluminium and other alloys.

    You can buy either a DC TIG Welder or an AC/DC TIG Welder

    You will need to use 100% Pure Argon for shielding gas.

  • How are R-Tech welding machines built?

    As with all major manufacturers of welding equipment, the R-Tech range uses components originating from several countries. 

    The main part of our inverter range utilise 'Eupec (Infineon)' IGBT & power modules produced by American and German companies providing very high duty cycles with great reliability. With other components sourced from the Europe (internals) and the Far East (chassis and case components) from tried and tested high quality sources. 

    All final quality testing is carried out at our premises in Tewkesbury, UK.

     

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