For firmly fixing metals!
The welder is the essential tool when you want metal work. Whether iron, steel, carbon, stainless steel or sheet metal… it is thanks to this device that we can to assemble Or repair parts easily!
However, between Inverter MMA, MIG MAG and TIG systems, it can be difficult to navigate and choose. Here is our selection and our reviews by category to help you find the best welder !
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Gys GYSMI 160P inverter
Editor’s note: 5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Gys GYSMI 160P Inverter welder uses Inverter MMA technology with microprocessor control. The welding voltage is adjustable between 10A and 160A, and the device also incorporates welding aids, including Hot Start for better starting power (which is immediate thanks to the high no-load voltage) and Anti Sticking and Arc Force, which respectively reduce the risk of sticking and help in case of difficult welding. Protected against overvoltages up to 400V, the station is also immune to current fluctuations, providing smooth melting and excellent arc stability. All electrodes (rutile, basic, stainless steel, cast iron, etc.) can be used as long as they have a diameter between 1.6 mm and 4 mm. For complete use, the device is finally delivered with its ground cable, its electrode holder, but also its Techno 11 protective mask.
My opinion : The Gys GYSMI 160P Inverter is a welding machine that we have found interesting for both beginners and DIY enthusiasts. The Inverter MMA technology makes it very easy to use (the potentiometer button allows you to adjust the power of the device according to the thickness of the part to be welded, a maximum of 10mm), but above all it has many options that make welding easier. The primer, for example, is very fast and does not stick, which is just as noticeable whether you are making your first welds or are already used to it. It is also lightweight at only 4.2 kg and takes up little space, which makes it very practical. We also appreciate the presence of a well-designed liquid crystal protective mask that allows you to have both hands free during welding. To be perfect, it could have been delivered in a storage case, but it’s a small detail that does not make you forget how accessible and efficient this welding machine is!
160A flint inverter
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Silex Inverter 160A is a welding machine that has Inverter technology to offer a stable and continuous temperature, but also patented IGBT technology for better energy savings and less loss of copper and steel. Thanks to its digital display and its wheel, it allows you to easily, quickly and accurately adjust the welding voltage (from 0A to 160A), while accepting electrodes with a diameter of 1.6mm to 3.2mm to make the job actually desired. The easy arc start feature also helps create the arc when starting, for more stability and less glare. Easy to carry thanks to its shoulder strap and carrying handle, it can be used wherever it is needed. Reliable and safe, it finally comes with a ground cable, an electrode holder and a protective mask.
My opinion : The Silex Inverter 160A welder is ideal for beginners! Everything about its design makes it easier to experience when attacking its first welds, and that’s something we liked. The digital display reassures for example on the amperage chosen in relation to the diameter of the electrode that we will use, and thanks to the different technologies present in the device, we are rather guided from the start to do a clean cleaning. and not sticky work. ! Although we found all the necessary accessories in the box, we still regret that the protective mask is too basic (better to buy a more effective mask), that the clips lack strength and that the machine itself does not has no better finishes. Thanks to its price and its undeniable advantages, this soldering station remains a very good choice, whether you are a beginner or only intend to use it for occasional DIY work.
Einhell BT-GW 150
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Einhell BT-GW 150 welder uses the MIG MAG welding method, i.e. it needs an inert or active gas to operate (Argon type or Argon/CO2 mixture) and which is effective both for working on light alloys and on metals such as steel and carbon. Depending on the needs, the welding current can be adjusted to 6 levels ranging from 25A to 120A, the integrated fan and the thermal circuit breaker with indicator light allow continuous work without encountering overheating problems. The continuously adjustable two-roll reel ensures smooth operation, as does the hose with a handy torch and included ground cable for safe operation. Delivered with a regulator, a gas hose and a protective mask, the device is also equipped with a handle and two wheels for easy transport.
My opinion : The Einhell BT-GW 150 is a very useful welding machine for welding work on thin sheet metal, on bodywork for example. With its operation according to the MIG MAG system, it is equipment that is not really aimed at beginners but at DIYers or professionals who like semi-automatic welding or who have important needs. If gas cylinders are used, they are kept in good condition by a strap system at the back, but the cored wire can also be used with spools up to 5 kg without any modification to the machine. The design is also of high quality and the settings are precise. On the other hand, besides the fact that the regulator is not suitable for disposable cylinders, sending it in a simple box would deserve a little more care… In general, this soldering station still has enough to give complete satisfaction. A wise choice!
Proweltek PR1216
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Proweltek PR1216 is a welding machine designed as a portable and practical device, which works with cored wire without gas for welding work on steel and thin sheets, in particular. To facilitate its use, it is equipped in particular with a regulator and a wire feed speed indicator, as well as an intensity adjustment range which goes from 35A to 95A. It can be used with spools up to 1kg (wire diameter can vary from 0.8mm to 1mm), it also comes with a premium spool, as well as a hammer brush, a hand mask, a torch and a ground clamp. for immediate use. For added safety, it is also equipped with thermostatic protection. Finally, despite its 15.6 kg, it is easily transported thanks to the large handle located on the top of the device.
My opinion : The Proweltek PR1216 welding machine convinced us from the first use, and in particular thanks to the fact that it works without gas! We surely all agree on the fact that even with a MIG MAG station, cored wire remains the best solution (especially in terms of price, a gas cylinder is generally too expensive compared to its lifespan…), and there, the fair play station from the start! Of course, we would have liked the usable spool to be a bit larger, but at 1kg we still have plenty to work with. The device also knows how to make itself useful thanks to an intensity adjustment that is very easy to master and a fairly judicious speedometer. All the necessary accessories are also present in the box: on the other hand, it is recommended to buy cored wire directly, the supplied spool is not very large! With its attractive price, it is therefore a very interesting welding machine, which has enough to easily find its buyers!
Stanley Super 180
Editor’s note: 5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Stanley Super 180 welder, known as the Tig Lift, offers two welding modes at the same time: Inverter and TIG. Its intensity is easily adjustable between 5A and 160A and it is compatible with rutile, basic and stainless steel electrodes up to 4mm in diameter. Thanks to its different technologies, it offers constant welding power: Hot Start offers good performance from the first moment, Arc Force automatically increases the current in the event of complicated welding, and Anti Sticking is a process that avoids the risk of sticking. The Tig Lift function allows precise and continuous welding work. For complete use, the device also comes with many accessories, including the TIG torch, but also the earth clamp, the electrode holder, a brush and a protective mask.
My opinion : The Stanley Super 180 is a very complete soldering station! Steel, cast iron, stainless steel, precise or continuous welding, it’s a device that can handle everything and that’s what we really liked! The combination between the two welding techniques is ideal, especially since the device does not abandon one in favor of the other. There are also many technologies at the service of the user, which make the machine easier to use and more pleasant to work with. The accessories provided cover all the basic uses, and although the price is a bit high, this time we have a nice case that allows you to store all the equipment (at only 10.7 kg, the set is also easily transportable). Whether for plumbing, forging, sheet metal work, it is recommended for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. In fact, it is a high-performance, precise and practical welding machine which very quickly becomes indispensable.
Andreas Dell TIG/WIG 200A
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Andreas Dell TIG/WIG is a versatile welder, combining MMA and TIG welding, suitable for DIYers and professionals alike. With a large capacity, the intensity setting can be adjusted up to 200A, with digital display for more precision. Thanks to IGBT technology, it also knows how to become efficient by reducing material losses and saving energy. It comes with all the necessary accessories, namely a ground clamp and an electrode holder for MMA as well as a torch for TIG, a protective mask is also included for safe work. The device also has its ventilation system to prevent overheating during continuous use and another system that protects it from power surges. With its carrying handle and its 12 kg, it can finally be easily taken anywhere.
My opinion : The Andreas Dell TIG/WIG 200A welder represents an ideal compromise when you don’t know which technology to choose. If TIG stations are generally mixed, we appreciate here that the equipment is well equipped for these two uses, which makes it even more efficient (mode selection is done with a simple button). Whether in power or settings (for example, it can be used with electrodes from 1.6 mm to 3.6 mm in diameter), it is very efficient, even for high quality welds. As it also benefits from IGBT technology, its format is quite small, and although it is not as light as a strictly MMA pole, it is light enough to be moved easily. For the work of different metals, and when you are a little demanding, it is a robust and efficient welding machine which seduces quite easily!