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MIG / Stick / TIG Welder - FORCE 290MST*
The Force 290MST* offers unbeatable grunt from single-phase power, ideal for use where higher output is desired but 3-phase power supply is not available. With a maximum output of 290A @ 55% there's plenty of power to tackle production jobs with wires up to 1.2mm. Available as a stand-alone compact / portable machine, or can be optioned with the WF114 separate wire feeder unit either with initial purchase or as an add-on later if/when required. Features include: Easy-to-use controls (synergic or manual), 4-roll geared drive system, Job save, Spool Gun ready, and more. See below for package options.
*Also known as Weldforce 290MST - read more.
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FUNCTIONS
> MIG (Gas / Gasless)
> Stick / MMA
> TIG (DC Lift-Arc)
KEY FEATURES
> Industry-first 7-year warranty*
> Dual-Purpose Power Source Technology allows the 290MST to be used as a stand-alone compact / portable unit, or fitted with separate wire feeder unit
> Max MIG output 290A @ 55% duty cycle
> Dual Input Modes to allow use with either 240V 15A plug (fitted) or 240V 32A plug (optional)**
> Manual or Synergic MIG controls (enter material type & thickness and machine will set parameters automatically)
> Job Save - store custom settings for up to 20 jobs
> Geared 4-Roll Wire Drive System - for super reliable wire feeding
> Takes 5kg (D200mm) or 15kg (D300mm)spools
> Spool Gun Ready
> Generator Compatible - min 15kva, ideal 20+kva
> MIG functions & adjustments include: Inductance, Soft Start, Burnback, Pre-Gas Time, Post-Gas Time, 2T/4T Trigger, Spot/Stitch Time
> Stick/MMA functions & adjustments include: Hot-Start %, Arc-Force %
> TIG functions & adjustments include: Trigger & Remote Amperage Control on the the torch, Post-Gas Time, Slope-Up Time
APPLICATION & CAPABILITY INFO
> MIG welding <290A with solid mild steel (0.8-1.2mm), gasless (0.8-1.2mm), flux-cored with gas (1.2mm), stainless-steel (0.8-1.2mm), aluminium (0.9-1.2mm), & bronze/brazing (0.8-1.2mm) wires
> Stick/MMA welding <270A with most types of common electrodes (2.0-4.0mm), including steel, stainless-steel, hardfacing & more
> TIG welding <290A (DC lift-arc) of steel, stainless, copper & chrome molly up to 5-6mm max thickness (NOT suitable for TIG welding of aluminium)
INCLUDES:
> MIG Torch 4m BZL 36
> Earth Lead 4m
> Gas Regulator
> Driver Rollers for 0.9/1.2mm steel/solid wires & 0.9/1.2mm flux-cored/gasless wires
> Power Input Lead (4mm2) with heavy-duty 240V 15A plug fitted**
> Separate Wire Feeder Packages include SWF114 wire feeder unit with 8m interconnecting cables
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
> Spool Gun BZL 25 8m (part no WC-06203)
> TIG Torch #17 4m with Remote Control (part no WC-06234)
> Stick welding lead (# WC-06233)
> MIG Torch Spares (BZL 36)
> Drive Rollers
RELATED INFO & ARTICLES
Warranty Registration
What is an Inverter Welder (or plasma cutter)? About Inverter technology
What is Duty Cycle & How is it Calculated?
What is MMA (stick) welding? About the MMA process
MMA (Stick) Welding: What is Hot Start, Arc Force & Anti-Stick?
What is TIG welding? About the TIG process
TIG Welding: What is Scratch-Start, Lift-Arc and HF Ignition?
*Standard warranty 2 years, with extended 7 year warranty available if registered online after purchase, click here for details.
**Factory fitted with heavy-duty 15A plug, for commissioning purposes and use with 15A input mode. To obtain full / maximum output, fit & use with single-phase 32A plug / power supply.
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User Reviews: Weldclass MIG / Stick / TIG Welder - FORCE 290MST*
Check out reviews and comments from other welders and fabricators who use the WELDCLASS MIG / Stick / TIG Welder - FORCE 290MST*.
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How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: Very Good
12/10/23 15:55
Bill - NSW
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: Great machine! I have been running the machine for around a month now and so far it has been excellent, the machine comes with very heavy duty consumables. I have switched out the torch for a binzel branded torch (just my preference), and i am using the machine to run 1.2m dual shield flux core. The machine runs it like a champ, you can run in in synergic mode for dualshield and it does it perfectly. Dont stuff around with the 15 amp plug, go straight to the 32amp plug. I also have Everlast machines as well, there awesome, this is awesome. I should have bought the separate wire feeder so i could have dualshield on one gun and plain wire on the other. The only feed back i have for weldclass, include the v groove rollers in 1.2 in the pack with the welder. Apart from that, bloody awesome, you will not regret it.
04/07/23 11:45
Linton - QLD
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: Haven’t used it yet as only picked it up yesterday. Done my research and it’s got the best duty cycle for a single phase machine I could find. The 7 year warranty was the deciding factor in the purchase as I’ve only used weld class wire and never owned a weld class machine . Interesting times ahead
01/06/23 1:43 PM
Troy - NSW
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10 Comments: Cant Wait To Use My New Machine
20/04/23 11:39 AM
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