Hobart Welding Products LX 235 AC, LX 160 DC User Manual

PROCESSES

Stick (SMAW) Welding

STICKMATE®LX 235 AC/160 DC

AC/DC Stick (SMAW) Arc Welding Power Source

211809

Aug. 2004

FEATURES BENEFITS

Accu-Set is an exclusive design for accurately controlling amperage or heat output. As you turn the Accu-Set™control,
the indicator more clearly shows the amperage setting.

The precise control of the STICKMATE LX 235 AC/160 DC allows the operator to adjust output by as little as 1-amp
increments. Users can always get the exact heat they need, unlike the step control design on competitive products.

Allows you to quickly select AC, DCEP or DCEN without adjusting the output leads.

100 amps AC/65 amps DC

Up to 150 amps available at 20% duty cycle. The STICKMATE LX 235 AC/160 DC model has 20% more DC output
than competitive products.

With two AC ranges to select from, you have greater control of weld performance.

Varnish protects and lengthens the life of the coils inside for increased reliability.

The cooling fan runs continuously and helps to extend the life of the power source.

Five-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers and generators; three years on electronics (drive motors, rectifiers);
and one year on guns (MIG and plasma torches).

Accu-Set

™

amperage indicator

Infinite current control

Output selector switch

High 100% duty cycle rating

High DC weld output

Two AC output ranges

Fully varnished magnetic coils

Forced-draft cooling fan

Hobart’s 5/3/1 Industrial Warranty

Rated Welding Output

225 amps at 25 VAC, 20% duty cycle @ 60 Hz;
15% duty cycle @ 50 Hz

150 amps at 25 VDC, 20% duty cycle @ 60 Hz;
15% duty cycle @ 50 Hz

Mode
AC

DC

Max. Open­Circuit Voltage

80

80

Welding Amperage Range
High Low

40–235 30–150

30–160

Amps Input at Rated Output,
50 or 60 Hz, 230 V

47.5

SPECIFICATIONS

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.) LIGHT INDUSTRIAL

Dimensions

H: 18-3/4 in (476 mm)
W:12-3/4 in (323 mm)
D: 17-1/2 in (445 mm)

Net Weight

104 lb (47 kg)

H

obart’s STICKMATE LX 235 AC/160 DC power

source lets you choose between AC or DC weld
output to expand your welding options to either AC
or DC Stick electrodes. DC output means fewer arc

outages, less sticking, less spatter, better control
on thin work, and easier out-of-position welding.
AC output produces less arc blow and easier starts.

The Accu-Set

™

(patented) design, provides accurate
heat control with infinite amperage control. Additionally,
STICKMATE LX allows a higher duty cycle when
amperage decreases, unlike some competitive
products in the market.

Applications:

Farms Hobbyists
Ranches Maintenance
Ornamental iron Individuals
Garages

Comes Complete with:

15 ft (4.5 m) electrode cable with
heavy-duty holder

10 ft (3 m) work cable with clamp
5 ft (1.5 m) primary cable with plug

Hobart Welders

An Illinois Tool Works Company

U.S. Distributor Sales Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Hobart Retail Sales Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Canadian Sales Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
International Sales Phone [phone] FAX [phone]

Web Site HobartWelders.com

Certified to both the Canadian and U.S. Standards for welding equipment.

Litho in USA

DISTRIBUTED BY:

Power Source and Options Stock No. Description Qty. Price
STICKMATE LX 235 AC/160 DC #500 421 230 V, 50/60 Hz, without running gear

UPC: #715959232582; Shipping Weight: 108 lb (49 kg); Carton Dimensions: 22 x 13-1/4 x 27-1/4 in;
Pallet Qty: 12; Pallet Dimensions: 41-1/2 x 44-1/2 x 43 in

Miscellaneous

Running Gear #043 927 Mounts easily to unit and provides convenient

portability. Includes two wheels, two feet and

a handle.
Stick Electrodes See charts above
Helmet
Gloves
Scratch Brush
Chipping Slag Hammer
Wall Receptacle

Date: Total Quoted Price:

Certified to both the Canadian and U.S. Standards for welding equipment.

ORDERING INFORMATION AND SYSTEM CHECKLIST

ELECTRODE CHARTS

ELECTRODE POLARITY CHART

ELECTRODE

DC*

AC

POSITION

USAGE

PENETRATION

7024 EP, EN

FLAT
HORIZ.
FILLET

LOW

MIN. PREP, ROUGH,

HIGH SPATTER

SMOOTH, EASY,

FASTER

CAST IRON

6011 EP ALL DEEP

✓

EP ALL LOW

✓

6013 EP, EN ALL LOW GENERAL

✓

7014 EP, EN ALL MED. SMOOTH, EASY, FAST

✓

7018 EP ALL LOW

LOW HYDROGEN,

STRONG

✓

308L
*EP = ELECTRODE POSITIVE (REVERSE POLARITY)

EN = ELECTRODE NEGATIVE (STRAIGHT POLARITY)

EP ALL LOW STAINLESS

✓

✓

6010 EP ALL DEEP

—

Ni-Cl

ELECTRODE/AMPERAGE CHART

ELECTRODE

DIAMETER

IN

7024

6010

&

6011

3/32

1/8

5/32

3/32

1/8
5/32
3/16

3/32

1/8
5/32
3/16
1/16
5/64
3/32

1/8
5/32
3/16
3/32

1/8
5/32

3/32

1/8
5/32
3/32

1/8
5/32

6013

7014

7018

Ni-Cl

308L

2.4

3.2

4.0

4.8

1.6

2.0

2.4

3.2

4.0

4.8

2.4

3.2

4.0

2.4

3.2

4.0

2.4

3.2

4.0

2.4

3.2

4.0

4.8

2.4

3.2

4.0

MM

MIN.

MAX.

50A

100A

150A

200A

AMPERAGE RANGE

STICK (SMAW) BASIC EQUIPMENT SETUP

Power
Source

Work Clamp

Stick Electrode

ACCESSORIES

Running Gear #043 927

Mounts easily to unit and provides
convenient portability. Includes two
wheels, two feet and a handle.

CONTROL PANEL

PERFORMANCE DATA

1

2

3

1.Amperage Adjustment Control

2.Power Switch 3.Selector Switch

WELD AMPERES

DUTY CYCLE

RATED OUTPUT

% DUTY CYCLE

AC

DC