Description

The Hobart Handler® 190 Flux-Core/MIG Welder is a powerful and portable wire-feed flux-core and MIG welder designed to weld mild steel, flux-core steel, aluminum and stainless steel. The generous operating parameters allow you to weld 24 ga. to 5/16 in. steel in single pass. Plus it is extremely versatile and perfect for the welder who wants to work on auto body, household repairs, or even heavier farm projects requiring extra power. With an arsenal of standard features such as 7 output voltage settings and a dual-groove quick change drive roll, the Handler 190 is as versatile as it is powerful. Connect the optional Spoolrunner 100 Spool Gun (item #20868) to make welding aluminum easier than ever before. Features Hobart?s 5/3/1 industrial warranty protection. 7 voltage selections, enhanced magnetics and infinite wire feed speed control offers easier fine control of the output parameters for improved arc performance with less spatter for a better bead appearance and less clean up Built-in contactor eases use and excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically ?cold? until trigger is pulled Convenient polarity changeover with tip holder access makes it quick and easy to change polarity for solid or tubular wire Patented, exclusive 3-groove drive roll makes switching from one groove to another extremely easy, eliminating the frustration for users running small diameter (.023/.024./.025) carbon steel MIG wire for exhaust work and auto body applications Wire-feed flux-core and MIG welding capabilities Welds mild steel, flux core steel, aluminum and stainless steel Welds 24 ga. to 5/16 in. steel in single pass Operates on 230V power Amperage output: 25?190 30% duty cycle @ 130 Amps Durable feed head with quick-release drive roll tension lever delivers positive feed with adjustable tension plus easy accessibility to thread new wire Industrial cast aluminum drive system for extended durability 3 groove roll handles 0.024 V-Smooth, 0.030/0.035 V-Smooth and 0.030/0.035 V-Knurled wire Includes convenient storage holes for spare tips Door chart with initial settings allows for quick reference of initial settings for different wires, gases, materials and thicknesses and provides a quick starting point for novices and professionals alike Convenient carry handle for portability Easy setup with the SpoolRunner 100 Spool Gun (Item #20868, sold separately) to enhance feedability and reduce ?bird-nesting? associated with soft aluminum wires Integrated spool gun control circuitry is standard, requiring no additional control box or adapter to connect the SpoolRunner 100 spool gun Short circuit protection protects unit against current overload Self-resetting thermal overload protects power transformer to ensure reliability Self-resetting motor protection protects wire feed system from overload, no fuses to change or circuit breaker buttons to reset Hobart’s 5/3/1 Industrial Warranty Five-year warranty on transformers, three years on electronics (drive motors, rectifiers) and one year on guns Model Number: 500554. Age Group: adult.