20 best welding machines-inverters

Welding inverters - modern devices, which greatly facilitated the repair work and led to a significant jump in electric welding. With the help of special transformers of small dimensions, the weight of the inverter is several times smaller than the weight of welding generators, rectifiers, which were widely used before and significantly hampered the working process because of its mass.

When choosing the best models, we took into account the following important characteristics and indicators:

1. Activation time at max. current (%) - the ability of the device to operate at maximum current as long as possible. The higher this figure, the better, because from the continuous operation at max. Current inverter can fail from overheating.
2. Voltage idling (V) - the output voltage of the device without load. The higher the idling voltage, the faster the arc is formed and the more stable it is. The best indicator: 40-80 V.
3. Arc Forcing - the presence of the arc forcing function at the welding device automatically adjusts the strength of the welding current during welding, increasing it if necessary. The feature will be useful for professional welders and advanced users.
4. Anti-sticking is an important function of the welding machine, which recognizes the initial moment of sticking of the electrode to the metal and automatically resets the welding current and voltage, preventing the failure of the electrode.
5. Hot start - the function is in demand when igniting poor quality electrodes, when welding rusty metal and in the presence of power outages.
6. Weight - the lower the weight of the device, the easier it is to move it. This parameter is especially important if the inverter is planned to be moved frequently during welding.
7. Price is an important indicator for any product. Ideally, the best product should justify its price at 100%.
8. Reviews - the lack of frequent negative feedback on the quality of the welding machine, premature failure, etc. Feedback from online stores and specialized forums were taken into account.

The portal "topquality.techinfus.com/en/" offers a brief overview of the best and most popular models of inverter welding machines. We wish you a good choice!

The best inexpensive welding inverters: a budget of up to 15,000 rubles.

Inexpensive inverters are mainly amateur-level equipment designed for welding non-critical parts in a private house or cottage. As a rule, such devices have a minimum set of functions, low power and, accordingly, a small characteristic of the welding current.

5 Eurolux IWM-190

At home there is always the use of electric arc welding skills, so that the desire to master them is justified. The first step towards its implementation is the purchase of a welding machine, preferably affordable, easy to set up and unpretentious to the working conditions. Just such requirements are fully consistent with the IWM-190 unit. In the farm, they can cook almost everything - from the fence to the car body, the device supports 220V and is connected to the household power grid.

In order for an entry-level welder to get hold of him and put a more or less even seam, he will need a maximum of 1 hour, and then it’s up to practice. More experienced users point out a drawback - short cords for the electrode and the mass, but they themselves make the reservation that this is rather the fulfillment of the laws of electrical engineering. In general, even professional welders conclude that for the house, the garden and the garage there is no better option for this price.

Advantages:

• extra lightness - 3 kg;
• metal case;
• low price;
• large switch key.

Disadvantages:

• "Toy" appearance.

4 Wester MINI 220T

This device has a lot of advantages: it is very compact (in height the size of a smartphone), and therefore convenient for storage and transportation, easily welds metal sheets up to 10 mm thick, copes with the most popular diameters (from 1.6 to 5 mm) of electrodes, it can automatically stabilize the voltage and is able to adjust to the welding current from 30 to 220A with an accuracy of 1A. A wider range of adjustments - from 250A - have already semi-professional models, which are, respectively, and are not always appropriate for home use.

Despite the fact that the inverter is designed for MMA welding, the seam is of high quality, “for centuries”. From the responses of the owners to work with him is a pleasure, the “Anti-sticking” and “Hot Start” functions help a lot. The design provides protection against overheating, from scale inside the body and metal splashes on the clothing of the operator. They also took care of the convenience of the worker: the specified settings are displayed on the LCD screen, the status of the device is reported by two LED indicators, and there is a shoulder strap for carrying it. Almost every review confirms that the assembly is made neatly and from good materials.

Advantages:

• digital indication of current;
• welding "five";
• best recommendations from professional welders.

Disadvantages:

• unreliable clamping mass.

3 FUBAG IR 200

If such an indicator as the mass of the welding machine is extremely important to you, then by all means we advise you to pay attention to the model of German origin (produced, however, in China) FUBAG IR 200. The mass of this inverter is only 3.8 kg and its width is only 12 cm! This is one of the best (if not the best) indicator among modern inverters of such power. And the strength of the welding current FUBAG IR 200, meanwhile, is 200 A, which indicates sufficient welding efficiency for repair and dacha needs. The device can be freely put in the trunk of a car, welding can be performed without actually releasing the device from the “shoulder”. Easy all and compactness are the main trumps of FUBAG IR 200.

This model has functions of anti-sticking, hot start and even arc boost.The latter function is useful for experienced welders who need automatic control of the welding current during operation. FUBAG IR 200 is very easy to handle. Stable arc burning is achieved using Arc-Force technology. It makes the process of transferring drops through the arc gap clear and uniform. The only drawback to which I would like to draw attention is that this is not the highest indicator of the duration of work at the maximum current, only 40%. In other matters, for many it is not a critical factor when choosing a device for “garage” needs.

2 Cedar MMA-200

Cedar MMA-200 is another quality model in our list of the best inverters. It is made at plants of China, but has the Russian origin. It has a high efficiency - 85%, there are functions of cold start, anti-sticking and protection against heat load. The model is low noise, it is one of the quietest devices in our review. With Cedar MMA-200, you can do a short arc welding. The fact that the device is manufactured by a Russian company is of great importance for those who are concerned about warranty cases. Problems with the delivery of spare parts and timely repair should not be in principle.

Feedback from users shows that most often the Cedar inverter is praised for its compactness, mobility and high performance. This is one of the best options for garage and country welding. The relatively high price and low popularity of this unit somewhat exaggerate the paint. However, we did not find any negative feedback on the quality of work of Cedar MMA-200.

1 Resanta SAI-220

Very high-quality modern unit offers the Latvian company Resanta. A total of 8000 p. You get a welding inverter with an indicator for the duration of work at a maximum current of 70%. That is, the device can work up to 7 minutes at maximum load. Most of the more expensive models are hardly able to work even 6 minutes. Add to this one of the highest welding current rates in the budget class of 220 A. It is known that the higher the welding current is, the more productive the welding process goes.

Resanta has SAI-220 and such important functions as hot start, overheat protection system and anti-sticking.The weight of the device is also one of the lowest among competitors - only 5 kg. Many users operate Resanta SAI-220 for a long time and do not know the problems with breakdowns. Indeed, it is one of the best devices in terms of price and quality.

Welding inverters company Resanta - one of the best-selling in Russia and CIS countries.

Advantages:

• Does not overheat
• Ease and compactness
• Power
• Works even in low-power networks
• Excellent value for money and quality

Disadvantages:

• Have questions about the quality of the wires in the kit
• Short wire to connect to the network. Marks most users. However, it is necessary to take into account the fact that any welding cable should not exceed a length of 2.5 meters.
• No indication of the set current
• Afraid of dust, like most modern inverters.

The best argon arc welding inverters

Argon-arc welding inverters are indispensable when working with products from alloyed and carbon steels, as well as alloys from copper and aluminum. Argon is an inert protected gas, which practically does not enter into chemical reactions with molten metals. Welding in this way is characterized by high quality seam.

4 ELITECH IS 200N

Dusty environment is the enemy for any inverter: small particles are quickly sucked in by a cooling fan and contaminate the entire system. The device is affected by water droplets and high humidity. If a welding machine is to be used in an unheated garage or in production, it is better to pay attention to models with protection class IP23. Usually, these are professional-grade welding machines, but in the ELITECH line-up there is a more affordable “semi-pro” IC 200N capable of withstanding dust penetration and oblique rain.

Of course, this does not mean that you should boil the metal in any weather (electric welding in the rain is forbidden by safety), but you can count on a longer service life of the unit. In addition, he is not afraid of a drop in the mains voltage up to 160V, since IGBT transistors are used as power switches. Confirmation of the durability of the device are the reviews of owners who have seamlessly used inverters of this model for several years.

Advantages:

• slight splashing;
• soft arc;
• compactness;
• work from 160V.

Disadvantages:

• loud fan;
• short wires.

3 FUBAG IN 176

A decent inverter operating in MMA or TIG welding mode is offered by the German brand FUBAG. In our review of the best inverter with argon-arc welding, FUBAG IN 176 has the lightest weight - only 4.5 kg and the most compact size. If we compare Resant (18 kg), FUBAG is exactly four times lighter. At cost, this unit also benefits from competitors, and in comparison with the same “Resanta”, it costs the buyer two times less.

The functional apparatus, despite the relatively low price, in no way inferior to competitors. It also features anti-sticking, hot start and afterburner arc. A huge number of services to repair tools and equipment FUBAG in every major city of the Russian Federation and the CIS do not worry about the warranty and after-sales service of the device.

FUBAG IN 176 video review

2 Resanta SAIPA-190MF

Resanta SAIPA 190 MF - welding machine for professionals in their field. This is the most expensive inverter considered in the review. But the price in this case is justified. The device is capable of working in two modes: arc welding in shielding gas with MIG / MAG wire and manual arc welding with single electrodes.Semi-automatic welding with this unit produces a high-quality, even seam, and the welding process itself proceeds quickly and with a high degree of metal protection with gas.

Of the positive reviews about this device, first of all, it is worth noting the maintainability, high-quality penetration (it easily takes the metal up to 10 mm to 220V), the availability of components.

Of the minuses, according to user feedback, there is a lack of a TIG torch in the kit, as well as short wires for the mass and electrode welding. Of the characteristics, the only significant drawback of Resant SAIP 190 MF is the weight (more than 18 kg) and the dimensions of the apparatus. But here one has to choose, either ease and mobility (there are cheaper options for this), or high performance and functionality.

1 Svarog TECH ARC 205 B (Z203)

A device of Russian origin - Svarog TECH ARC 205 B - will perfectly suit for welding in a private household, garage or small service station. The duration of switching on at the maximum current of this inverter is 80%! This is the highest figure in our review. At maximum load, the device is able to work for 8 minutes. No wonder Svarog TECH is called one of the most reliable and durable inverters with argon-arc welding in the budget price segment.

Of the pleasant features of the device and user reviews is to highlight the presence of the display, which displays all the working parameters and helps to carry out visual monitoring. Absolutely all users note easy arc ignition, functionality and quality of the design of the device itself. Among the devices under consideration with argon-arc welding, Svarog TECH has the smallest weight - 8 kg and the smallest dimensions. So, Svarog fits perfectly for frequent moving around the objects.

Svarog TECH ARC 205 B - the best ratio of price and quality.

The best welding inverters of the middle class: a budget of up to 30,000 rubles

The equipment of the transitional level, widely used by both amateur and professional welders. In contrast to budget models, such inverters may have a number of additional functions, as well as combine several types of welding (usually manual arc and semi-automatic).

4 Torus 250 Extra

The Torus-250 welding machine from the well-known Russian company Thor makes a worthy competition to foreign analogues. Its predecessor, the inverter "Torus-200", received an award at the international exhibition in 2013, and at the moment there are several lines of welders for home and industrial use. Among the advantages of the 250-ki - the ability to work with electrodes up to 3 mm from 220V, giving an increased welding current of 250A with a duration of 60%. And if the current is reduced, the unit is ready to function continuously (100% PV), during the full working shift.

It is not surprising that the device is equally demanded by home craftsmen, as well as construction and auto repair teams, and is considered indispensable in the case of frequent changes in the workplace. With small dimensions (125Х19Х330 mm) and a weight of 5.7 kg, it cooks perfectly, including a thick (up to 15 mm) metal, welding electrodes with a diameter of up to 6 mm with stable arc parameters. As befits a serious professional equipment, the device has a 3-year warranty and is certified by the National Agency for Control of Welding - when buying, you need to look at the marking with the designation NAKS.

Advantages:

• comfortable in operation to welders of all categories;
• thoughtful design;
• large stock of power and current.

Disadvantages:

• no protection for polarized transistors;
• sensitive to moisture.

3 RESANTA SAIP-165

Slightly weaker in characteristics relative to the leader of the category, but a good-quality inverter for semi-automatic welding. Due to the lack of information about the real power to talk about the magnitude of the welding current is meaningless. We can only conclude that its maximum value fluctuates around 160 amperes, while tuning allows you to underestimate the characteristic up to 20. In terms of ergonomics, 11.5 kilograms of inverter mass should be noted: however, the entire product line differs from “RESANTA” in considerable dimensions and parameters weight.

The main disadvantage of the SAIPA-165 is still the poor logistics of the company - it is very difficult to find spare parts and consumables for this unit. This is the main repulsive factor for consumers who praise the design itself, but are afraid of problems after buying devices from a Latvian company.

Advantages:

• low price;
• good welding ability;
• reliable "stuffing" that can withstand electrical problems.

Disadvantages:

• very few consumables and spare parts in the domestic market.

2 Svarog REAL MIG 200 (N24002)

The device is designed for manual arc and semi-automatic welding of metal products. Very popular in Russia, mainly for its outstanding performance. With not the highest price, this device has a total capacity of 7.7 kVA - not quite economically, but it is possible to weld thick metal. In manual arc welding, the welding current may vary from 10 to 160 A, and in semiautomatic welding, from 30 to 200 A. In other words, the production of an inseparable connection of thin sheet metal can be done only by manual welding, since in the MIG / MAG mode there is a possibility burnout. In general, this is an excellent inverter, the only real drawback of which is the lack of a regular electrode holder.

Advantages:

• very powerful device;
• the possibility of welding in manual and semi-automatic mode;
• simplicity and practicality in use;
• the possibility of changing the polarity of the current.

Disadvantages:

• Included no electrode holder.

1 Aurora OVERMAN 180

The device of semi-automatic welding, which is the flagship of the company Aurora. Looking at the characteristics, you can understand why users in most cases prefer this particular model. Despite the power of 4.7 kW, the machine supplies a welding current of 175 amperes, which makes it possible to work with wire with a diameter of up to one millimeter.

Several handy features clearly distinguish the OVERMAN 180 from a number of other semi-automatic inverters. The first is the ability to manually adjust the stiffness of the current-voltage characteristics depending on the type of metal being welded. Also noteworthy is the presence of the post-gas function — carbon dioxide is fed into the sleeve for a second longer than the welding lasts, in order to ensure the protection of the weld against oxidation and subsequent weakening.

Advantages:

• high reliability of the device;
• possibility of flexible adjustment of the welding arc;
• availability of post-gas system.

Disadvantages:

• wire feed speed is electronically controlled.

The best welding inverters plasma cutting

An alternative to traditional electric welding equipment, plasma cutting inverters have long since left the line of specialized industries. Now these devices are also available for everyday use, finding more and more applications in everyday everyday life. Despite the fact that plasma cutters are capable of performing welding operations, their main purpose is still the process of cutting metal, the thickness of which in some cases can reach more than ten millimeters.

3 RESANTA YPR-40

Achievement of the Latvian production in the field of welding machines, a little weak in ergonomics, but very stable when making cutting work.The main advantage of RESANTA YPR-40 is the balance of operating parameters. The user can vary the amount of cutting current in the range from 15 to 40 A - the region of small values ​​is very important for the possibility of cutting metals with a low melting point. Control over all parameters is carried out using the pressure gauge provided on the front wall, which is standard for all products of this kind.

But, despite all the advantages, RESANTA YPR-40 has a very significant drawback. Many consumers complain about the lack of consumables (such as nozzles and electrodes) in many cities of Russia. This is an obvious problem of the company's logistics, which spills over into general indignation, and, as a result, negatively influences the prestige of the products.

Advantages:

• high cut quality;
• optimal balance of parameters;
• high degree of reliability;
• the ability to control the cutting current in the range from 15 to 40 amps.

Disadvantages:

• disgusting logistics company - it is very difficult to get supplies;
• high price.

2 Aurora AIRHOLD 42

Aurora AIRHOLD 42 is one of the leaders in sales in the domestic market, a good plasma cutter is not the highest price. The main quality of this inverter is in the assembly - its reliability is beyond any doubt. The same trend applies to performance. With a power of 6.60 kVA, AIRHOLD 42 provides a cutting current in the range from 20 to 40 A at an air pressure of 4-5 bar. The device is able to cut a sheet with a thickness of up to 12 millimeters, which is the standard (common) value.

The weakest point of the plasma cutter is the efficiency factor of 80%. From the standpoint of the layman, this does not play a big role, however, in terms of performance (especially in comparison with more efficient devices), the presence of additional losses will be noticeable.

Advantages:

• high power (6.6 kVA);
• economical air flow due to the directional action (80 l / min);
• performance balance.

Disadvantages:

• efficiency value (80%).

1 Svarog REAL CUT 45 (L207)

In fact, the most inexpensive plasma cutting machine on the inverter market, manifests itself exclusively from the good side. Of course, the nuances of use can not be avoided, but on the main indicators, it is more than satisfied with consumers. Cutting metals occurs high-frequency current from 20 to 45 amps under 4-bar pressure of the air jet. The maximum thickness of the metal being cut is 12 millimeters - this is an acceptable value, which is found in the limitations of most competitive devices.

According to users, the most valuable qualities of the inverter are small dimensions, the accompanying lightness and good cutting abilities.

Advantages:

• high level of efficiency (about 85%);
• small dimensions and weight of eight kilograms;
• wide range of cutting current (from 20 to 45 A);
• attractive price.

Disadvantages:

• not identified.

The best welding inverters premium

The devices created for professional welding uniting in themselves high power and the characteristics accompanying it (such as the size of welding current or output tension). There are frequent cases when three types of welding are found in one equipment at once: manual arc, semi-automatic and argon-arc, each of which has its own adjustable parameters. It is inexpedient to use such inverters for individual work in a dacha or at home - they are focused mainly on workshops and small production lines.

4 Cedar MIG-300GD

“Kedr” MIG-300GD is a high-power, professional-grade device at 300A for semi-automatic welding in protective gas. It is characterized by convenient and simple control, excellent quality components and performance.Welding values ​​are adjusted smoothly and in a wide range, accurately displayed on a digital display. Users of the inverter respond positively. The feeder is considered sensible, the wire, according to them, is fed smoothly, and the seam is formed neat and aesthetic visually.

For effective cooling of the device and simultaneous protection against pollution, a complex system based on the principle of tunnel ventilation is provided. This solution makes the machine unpretentious and allows it to operate on dust-producing industries. The electronic control system is responsible for the quick settings for any material and thus ensures a stable welding process. In general, the inverter fully justifies its cost, is a reliable and thought-out device to the smallest detail.

Advantages:

• power, performance, resource reserve;
• maximum clarity of settings;
• comfortable swivel wheels;
• unpretentiousness.

Disadvantages:

• Cannot change the preset mode.

3 BLUEWELD Megamig 300S

The device is completely different caliber, which is a real welding station for professionals. As a rule, the BLUEWELD Megamig 300S is purchased for workshop equipment, as its power will be in abundance. Versatility is out of the question: the inverter is designed exclusively for semi-automatic welding. 11.5 kW of power output up to 300 amperes of welding current, which makes it possible to weld large metal thicknesses.

Actually, the main feature and, in some cases, the disadvantage is the ability to power a semi-automatic from a three-phase network. However, the dimensions and power, and the mass has to it - although the device has transport wheels, it was created more for stationary use.

Advantages:

• high power (11.5 kW);
• extensive welding current setting range (from 20 to 300 A).

Disadvantages:

• high price;
• eats only from a three-phase network.

2 Aurora SPEEDWAY 175

Another bright representative of Aurora is famous as one of the best universal inverters in its price category. Despite the active power of 4.8 kW, it allows you to cook manual arc, semi-automatic and argon-arc welding with a maximum current of 175 A. And if everything is more or less clear with the peak current, then it is difficult to understand its minimum values. Welding of thin sheet metal (from 0.8 mm) in a minimum (10 A) can be done only by the argon-arc method, since the minimum of the manual welding method is limited to 20 A, which can lead to the notorious burn-through.

If, in terms of ergonomics, problems usually do not arise, then it is quite difficult for users to deal with TIG (argon-arc welding). For the rest, there are rare single complaints, which are, as a rule, purely subjective.

Advantages:

• versatility and versatility;
• the presence of post-gas supplied for three seconds after welding.

Disadvantages:

• difficulties with the development of argon-arc welding.

1 Fubag INMIG 250 T

The INMIG 250 T model has been released since 2015, which undoubtedly indicates its technical relevance. Due to the high rates of welding current in the MIG / MAG mode (up to 250A) and on-time (60%), it can be equally used on in-line production, in car repair shops and on construction sites. On the panel of a durable metal case there is a panel for monitoring, which is closed during the operation by a transparent cover. Together with the device, a branded torch with a sleeve length of 3 m, a gas hose and a ground cable are included in the package.

The device for supplying electric current has air cooling, withstands high loads and guarantees a high-quality and durable solution to any welding task. The burner is connected in the most versatile and fast way - with the help of the Euro connector.For instant and safe start of work, the useful function of currentless wire filling is provided, and the welder is protected from overheating and power surges by a multi-level system.

Advantages:

• high quality seam;
• two roller wire feeder;
• everything you need for welding included;
• minimum weight for a professional camera is 25 kg.

Disadvantages:

• possibly over priced.

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Resanta

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Wester

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Eurolux

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