What it welds
The ARCCAPTAIN 220A DC TIG Welder is a DC TIG with a maker-stated output of up to 220 amps on 220-volt input.
Miller's starting rule, 1 amp for each 0.001 inch of steel, puts 220 amps at roughly 7/32 in of steel in one pass; thicker work means bevels and more passes. Run the amperage selector.
The listing doesn't give a duty cycle with its amperage, which makes long beads hard to plan; the rating plate or manual should state it. Why it matters.
Processes, per the maker: ARC/Lift TIG. Check which torches and guns come in the box; a TIG torch or spool gun is often extra. Process guide.
It's DC TIG: steel, stainless and chromoly, but not aluminium.
It needs a 240-volt circuit; have a licensed electrician install the receptacle the manual specifies. 120 V vs 240 V.
Eye protection: OSHA's minimum is shade 8 for most of this machine's range (shade 10 for stick above 160 A). Full table.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 15.35 x 6.3 x 13 inches and a weight of 15.45 lb.
Is it the right machine for the job?
Buy it for
- Steel and stainless TIG
- Steel to about 7/32 in per pass
Skip it for
- Steel much past 7/32 in in one pass
- Aluminium
What it does well, where it falls short
Does well
- Up to 220 A output
Falls short
- Duty cycle not stated with amps
- Needs a 240 V circuit
- No aluminium (DC only)
Power and setup notes
- Ratings are the maker's own, stated under the maker's conditions. Follow the manual, wear eye protection of at least OSHA's minimum shade, keep combustibles away, ventilate, and have a licensed electrician install new circuits.
Rated output and specs
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | 220A | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Product weight | 15.45 lb | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 15.35 x 6.3 x 13 inches | Retailer |
| Size | ARC220 | Retailer |
| Material | Metal | Retailer |
| Power | Electric Corded | Retailer |
| Input power | 220 V | Retailer |
| Output range | 220a | Retailer |
| Processes | ARC/Lift TIG | Retailer |
Machines to put next to it
Other tig welders in the same amp range
- Forney Easy Weld 100ST DC TIG Welder
- Sunstac TIG-250 TP ACDC AC/DC TIG Welder
- LOTOS TIG200ACDC AC/DC TIG Welder
- YESWELDER TIG-200P ACDC AC/DC TIG Welder
Every tig welders on one spec sheet · All ARCCAPTAIN machines listed
Final verdict
Built for steel and stainless TIG.
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