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Backed by a 3-year warranty and Forney® Industries’ 90+ years of welding experience, this dual-voltage stick and TIG welder is built for contractors, farmers, and serious DIYers who need a portable machine that still feels like a pro-grade stick welder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features \u0026amp; benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpert-Tech® support \u003c\/strong\u003egives you a direct line to Forney’s technical team for setup, troubleshooting, and parts; all from real welders based in Colorado, USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers long-term assurance so you can rely on the 160 STx for ongoing repair, maintenance, and fabrication work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright passive LCD with large readout\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a next-generation panel that makes it easy to see your amperage and settings in dim shops or bright outdoor light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6010-capable stick output\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the digging arc and high open-circuit voltage needed to run E6010 electrodes for open-root passes and work on dirty or rusty materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable arc force control\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the ability to fine-tune the arc to match different rods and techniques so you can prevent sticking, control penetration, and dial in the feel you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual input voltage (120V \/ 240V)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers flexibility so you can plug into household power for small jobs or step up to 240V in the shop or field for full 160 amp output on thicker material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, lightweight inverter with handle and carry strap\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers portability so you can carry the welder, wrap the leads, and bring it directly to the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift start TIG capability (DC TIG)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers more precise heat control on thin metal so you can produce cleaner, more controlled weld beads when appearance matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator-capable design\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers remote welding capability so you can run from a 4,000 W (120V) or 10,000 W (240V) generator with no low-idle and 5% THD max when grid power is not available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCSA certified \u003c\/strong\u003eto meet strict safety and performance standards ensuring reliability and your safety in any work environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-knob interface with Expert-Set Hot Start\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers easy amperage control and reliable arc starts so you can strike and maintain an arc more easily, even with challenging electrodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput voltage: 120 VAC \/ 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, single phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput current: 120V 13.7 A; 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