20 of the best welding machines-inverters

Welding inverters – modern devices, which greatly facilitated repair work and resulted in a significant jump in electric welding. Using a special transformer of small dimensions weight of the inverter is several times less weight of welding generators, rectifiers, which are widely used in the past and greatly complicates the workflow because of its mass.

When choosing the best models we considered the following important characteristics and key figures:

1. Duty cycle at max. current (%) – the ability of the device to operate at the maximum current as long as possible. The higher the figure the better, because of continuous operation at maximum current the inverter can fail from overheating.
2. The open circuit voltage (V) – output voltage of the device without load. The higher the voltage, the faster the arc is formed and so it is more stable. The optimal rate: 40-80 V.
3. The fast and the furious arc – function of afterburner the arc welding unit automatically regulates the welding current during welding, if necessary increasing it. Feature will be useful for professional welders and advanced users.
4. Antiprosopeia is an important feature of the welding apparatus, which detects the initial moment of sticking to the metal electrode and automatically resets the welding current and voltage, preventing the failure of the electrode.
5. Hot start – function is demanded for ignition electrodes bad quality, when welding rusty metal and in the presence of interruptions in the mains.
6. Weight – the less weight, the easier it is to move. This option is particularly important if the inverter is planned to move frequently during welding.
7. Price is an important factor for any product. Ideally, the best product must justify its price by 100%.
8. Reviews – no frequent negative reviews on the quality of the welding machine, premature failure, etc. were taken into Account feedback from Internet shops and specialist forums.

Portal "Markaketa" offers a brief overview of the best and most popular models of welding machines inverters. We wish you good choice!

Best cheap welding inverters: budget up to 15 000 rubles.

Cheap inverters are mostly Amateur level, intended for welding non-critical parts of the destination in terms of a private house or garden. Typically, such devices have a minimum feature set, low power and, therefore, low characteristic of the welding current.

5 Eurolux IWM-190

Low-cost, reliable inverter for the study
Country: China
Average price: 4 280 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.0

The house will always have the use of the skills of arc welding, so that the desire to learn them rightly. The first step towards its implementation – the purchase of a welding machine, it is desirable, affordable, easy to set up and undemanding to the conditions of work. Such fully complies with the requirements of the unit IWM-190. On the farm they can cook almost everything – from the fence to the car body, the device supports 220V and is connected to a household outlet.

To welder entry level can master them and put more or less straight seam, it will require maximum 1 hour, and then in practice. More experienced users can indicate lack – short cords for the electrode and the mass, but they also make the caveat that it is rather the execution of the laws of electrical engineering. In General, even professional welders summarize, for the home, garden and garage better option for this value is not found.

Advantages:

• superlight – 3 kg;
• metal housing;
• low price;
• a large pushbutton switch.

Disadvantages:

• "toy" appearance.
  

4 Wester MINI 220T

Stepless adjustment of welding current. Excellent build quality
Country: China
Average price: 7 840 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.3

Despite the fact that the inverter is designed for MMA welding, the seam quality is obtained, "forever". From the responses of owners to work with him is a pleasure, very helpful feature "Antiprolifera" and "Hot start". The design includes protection against overheating, from getting inside the scale body and spatter on the clothes of the operator. Have taken care about the convenience of working: your settings are displayed on the LCD screen, on the status of the device reported two LED-indicator, and to carry a shoulder strap. Almost every review confirms that the Assembly is neatly made and of sturdy materials.

Advantages:

• digital display of current;
• welding "five";
• the best advice from professional welders.

Disadvantages:

• unreliable clamp mass.
  

3 FUBAG IR 200

Light weight. The function of the fast and the furious arc
Country: Germany
Average price: 7 410 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

If you crucial a figure as the mass of the welding machine, it is certainly advised to pay attention to the model of German origin (produced, however, in China) FUBAG IR 200. Mass of the inverter is only 3.8 kg and a width of only 12 cm! This is one of the best (if not the best) performance among modern inverters of the same capacity. And amperage FUBAG IR 200, meanwhile, is 200 And that says enough efficiency welding for repair and country needs. The apparatus can be freely put in the trunk of a car, welding can be performed without actually releasing a device with "shoulder". All lightweight and compactness are the main advantages FUBAG IR 200.

Have this model and functions of antiprosopeia, hot start and even the fast and the furious arc. The latter function will be useful to experienced welders who need automatic adjustment of the welding current during operation. FUBAG IR 200 is very easy to handle. Arc stability is achieved by using technology Arc-Force. It makes the process of droplet transfer across the arc gap is clear and uniform. The only drawback that I would like to pay attention to is not the highest duration at maximum current, only 40%. In other matters, for many it is not a critical factor when choosing a device for a garage needs.

2 Cedar MMA-200

High welding speed. Low noise
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 8 900 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.8

Cedar MMA-200 – another quality model to our list of the best inverters. Produced in factories of China, but is of Russian origin. Has a high efficiency of 85%, has the functions cold start, antiprosopeia and protection from thermal stress. Model low noise, this is one of the quietest vehicles in our review. With Cedar MMA-200 can do the welding with a short arc. The fact that the device is manufactured by the Russian company, is of great importance for those who are worried about warranty cases. Problems with delivery of spare parts and timely repair should not be in principle.

Customer feedback shows that most often the inverter, the Cedar has been praised for its compactness, mobility and great performance. This is one of the best options for garage and suburban welding. The relatively high price and low popularity of this machine tend to exaggerate. However, any negative feedback about the quality of the Cedar MMA-200 we found.

1 Resanta AIS-220

The best ratio of price and quality
Country: Latvia (made in China)
Average price: 7 690 RUB.
Rating (2021): 5.0

Very high quality modern unit offers Latvian company "Resanta". Only R. 8000, you get the welding inverter with increased duration at maximum current equal to 70%. The device can work up to 7 minutes at maximum load. Most of the more expensive models hardly able to work and 6 minutes. Add to that one of the highest in the budget class of terms of the maximum welding current of 220 A. it is Known that the higher the welding current, the more efficient is the process of welding.

Have Resanta AIS-220 and important functions such as hot start, the system of protection against overheating and antiprosopeia. The weight of the apparatus also has one of the lowest among the competitors – only 5 kg. Many users exploit Resanta AIS-220 for a long time and do not know of problems with breakdowns. Indeed, this is one of the best devices in terms of price and quality.

Welding inverters company "Resanta" - one of the most sold in Russia and CIS countries.

Advantages:

• Does not overheat
• Lightness and compactness
• Power
• Works even in low-power networks
• Great value and quality

Disadvantages:

• There are questions to quality of wires in the kit
• No indication of an installed current
• Afraid of dust, like most modern inverters.
  

Best welding inverters TIG welding

Welding inverters TIG welding is indispensable when working with the products of alloyed and carbon steels and copper alloys and aluminium. Argon – an inert gas protected, almost entering into chemical reaction with molten metals. Welding this way is characterized by high quality weld.

4 ELITECH IP 200N

Good protection from moisture, dust and power surges
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 6 430 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.2

Dusty environment – enemy for every inverter: small particles are quickly sucked by the cooling fan and contaminate the entire system. Detrimental to the device is exposed to water drops and humidity. If you intend to use welding machine in an unheated garage or at work, it is better to pay attention to models with protection class IP23. This is usually welding machines professional class, but in the line of ELITECH there more affordable, "proprii" is 200N, able to withstand the ingress of dust and oblique rain.

Of course, this does not mean that you should boil the metal in any weather (welding in the rain prohibited safety), but for a longer service life of the unit can be calculated. In addition, he is not afraid of drawdown mains voltage up to 160V, since as a power key applied to IGBT-transistors. Confirmation of the durability of the device are reviews of the owners, seamlessly using inverters of this model for several years.

Advantages:

• a small spatter;
• smooth arc;
• compact;
• work from 160V.

Disadvantages:

• loud fan;
• short wires.
  

3 FUBAG IN 176

Best price. The lightest and most compact
Country: Germany (made in China)
Average price: 10 990 rubles.4.5

A decent inverter operating in the mode MMA or TIG welding, offers a German brand FUBAG. In our review of the best inverter TIG welding FUBAG IN 176 has the lightweight – only 4.5 kg and the compact dimensions. If you compare the "Recanto" (18 kg), "FUBAG" exactly four times easier. Cost this machine also wins the competition, and in comparison with the same "Recanto" costs the buyer twice cheaper.

The device's functionality, despite the relatively low price, in no way inferior to competitors. There are also functions antiprosopeia, hot start and fast and the furious arc. A huge number of services on the repair of tools and equipment FUBAG in every major city of the Russian Federation and the CIS allow us not to worry about warranty and after sales service of the device.

2 Resanta of SAIPA-190МФ

Semi-automatic welding
Country: Latvia (made in China)
Average price: 26 400 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.5

Resanta of SAIPA 190 MF – welding machine for professionals. This is the most expensive inverter considered in the review. But the price in this case is justified. The device is able to operate in two modes: arc welding gas shielded wire MIG/MAG and manual arc welding with single electrodes. Semi-automatic welding this unit produces high-quality smooth seam, and the welding process takes place quickly and with a high degree of protection of metal using gas.

Of positive reviews about this device first it should be noted maintainability, quality penetration (easily takes the metal up to 10 mm for 220V), the availability of components.

Of the minuses, according to user reviews, there is no complete TIG torch, and also a short ground wire and electrode welding. Of the characteristics, the only significant disadvantage of Resanta of SAIPA 190 MF is the weight (>18 kg) and dimensions of the device. But here we have to choose either the ease and mobility (there are cheaper options), or high performance and functionality.

1 SwarG TECH ARC 205 B (Z203)

Optimum power and economy
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 19 275 RUB.
Rating (2021): 5.0

For carrying out welding work in the private sector, the small garage or service station is perfect camera of Russian origin – SwarG TECH ARC 205 B. duty cycle at maximum current the inverter is 80%! This is the highest figure in our survey. At maximum load the device is capable of as much as 8 minutes. No wonder SwarG TECH called one of the most reliable and durable inverters with TIG welding in the budget price segment.

Of the nice features of the apparatus and user reviews it is necessary to highlight the presence of a display, which displays all operating parameters and helps to carry out a visual inspection. Absolutely all users have easy arc ignition, functionality and build quality of the device. Among these machines TIG welding SwarG TECH has the smallest weight is 8 kg and the smallest size. So, for the frequent movements of the objects Svarog fits perfectly.

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

Equipment transition level, widely used both Amateur and professional welders. Unlike the budget models, these inverters can have a number of additional functions and also to combine several types of welding (usually manual arc and semiautomatic).

4 Torus 250 Extra

The versatility of use. NAKS. A long warranty
Country: Russia
Average price: 17 410 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.5

A worthy competition to foreign analogues is welding machine "torus-250" from the famous Russian company "tor". Its predecessor, the inverter "torus-200", received the award at the international exhibition in 2013, and at the moment produces several lines of saratnikov for home and industrial use. Among the advantages of the 250 key the ability to work with electrodes of up to 3 mm from 220, giving increased welding current 250A with a duty cycle of 60%. And if the current is reduced, the unit is ready to function continuously (100% PV) over a full work shift.

It is not surprising that the device is equally popular with home craftsmen and construction and repair crews, and is considered indispensable in the case of frequent change of the workplace. At small dimensions (125Х19Х330 mm) and weight 5.7 kg brews, though, including a thick (15 mm) metal welding electrodes up to 6 mm with stable parameters of the arc. As befits a serious professional equipment, the device has a 3-year warranty and are certified by the National Agency for control of Welding – if you buy you need to look marked with the designation NAKS.

Advantages:

• comfortable to operate welders of all categories;
• intelligent design;
• a large reserve of power and current.

Disadvantages:

• there is no protection polarized transistors;
• sensitive to moisture.
  

3 RESANTA OF SAIPA-165

The best combination of price and quality
Country: Latvia
Average price: 16 670 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

Slightly weaker in the characteristics relative to the category leader, but a good inverter semi-automatic welding. Due to the lack of information about the real capacity to reason about the magnitude of the welding current is meaningless. One can only conclude that its maximum value is around 160 amps, while the setting allows you to understate the response all the way to 20. In terms of ergonomics it should be noted 11.5 kg weight of the inverter: however, the whole range of products from "RESANTA" differs considerable size and weight parameters.

The main drawback of SAIPA-165 remains poor logistics companies – find parts and consumables for this unit is very difficult. This is the main repulsive factor for consumers, praising the design itself, but fear of problems after the purchase of the devices from the Latvian company.

Advantages:

• low price;
• good welding ability;
• reliable "filling" that can withstand the problem of supply.

Disadvantages:

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

2 SwarG REAL MIG 200 (N24002)

The best nominal capacity (7.7 kW)
Country: Russia
Average price: 25 390 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.9

The device is designed for manual arc and semi-automatic welding of metal products. Very popular in Russia, mainly due to outstanding performance. While not the highest price this device has the full power 7.7 kVA – not exactly economical, but it is possible to weld metal of great thickness. For manual arc welding, the welding current may vary from 10 to 160 a, And at semi-automatic, from 30 to 200 A. in Other words, obtaining permanent connection of thin sheet metal may only be done by manual welding, because MIG/MAG mode, there is a likelihood of burn-through. In General, this is a great inverter, the only real drawback which is the absence of the regular holder of the electrodes.

Advantages:

• a very powerful machine;
• the possibility of welding in manual and semiautomatic mode;
• simplicity and practicality in use;
• the ability to change the polarity of the current.

Disadvantages:

• in the kit there is the electrode holder.
  

1 Aurora OVERMAN 180

Increased nominal welding current (175 A)
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 22 200 rubles.
Rating (2021): 4.9

Some convenient features obviously distinguish OVERMAN 180 from a number of other semi-inverters. The first is the ability to manually adjust the stiffness of the current-voltage characteristics depending on the type of welded metal. Also noteworthy is the presence of function of post-gas – carbon dioxide is fed into the sleeve for a second longer than welding in order to protect the weld from oxidation and subsequent weakening.

Advantages:

• high reliability of the device;
• flexible configuration of the welding arc;
• a system of post-gas.

Disadvantages:

• the wire feed speed is regulated by electronics.
  

Best welding inverters plasma cutting

Alternative to conventional electric welding equipment, inverter plasma cutting has long left line of specialized industries. Now these devices are available for everyday use, finding increasing use in the everyday domestic sphere. Despite the fact that medicines capable of performing the welding operation, their main purpose is the process of cutting, the thickness of which in some cases can reach more than ten millimetres.

3 RESANTA IPR-40

The best performance
Country: Latvia
Average price: 31 450 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.6

Achievement of the Latvian production in the field of welding is a little weak in ergonomics, but it is very stable when the whole of the works. The main advantage of RESANTA IPR-40 is the balance of operating parameters. The user can vary the size of the cutting current in the range from 15 to 40 And a region of small values is very important in order to allow cutting of metals with a low melting point. Control of all parameters is carried out using the provided on the front wall of the gauge, a standard for all products in such a plan.

But despite all the advantages, RESANTA IPR-40 has a very important disadvantage. Many consumers complain about the lack of consumables (such as nozzles and electrodes) in many cities of Russia. This is an obvious problem of logistics of the company, resulting in a public outcry, and as a result, adversely affecting the prestige of the products.

Advantages:

• high quality of cutting;
• the optimum balance of parameters;
• a high degree of reliability;
• possibility of regulation of the cutting current in the range from 15 to 40 amps.

• disgusting logistics company – very hard to come by consumables;
• high cost.

2 Aurora 42 IT

High power (kVA 6,6)
Country: Russia (made in China)
Rating (2021): 4.8

Aurora 42 IT is one of the leaders of sales in the domestic market, a good plasma cutter with not very high prices. The main quality of this inverter is in Assembly, its reliability is not in doubt. The same trend applies to performance. With a capacity of 6.60 kVA, 42 IT provides a cutting current in the range from 20 to 40 And with the air pressure of 4-5 bar. The device is able to cut sheet thickness up to 12 mm, which is a standard (frequent) value.

However, the most weak point of plasmanate is the efficiency equal to 80%. With the position of the layman it does not play a too big role, but in terms of performance (especially in comparison with more efficient machines) the presence of additional losses will be noticeable.

Advantages:

• high power (kVA 6,6);
• economical air flow through directional (80 l/min);
• the balance of performance.

Disadvantages:

• the value of efficiency (80%).
  

1 Svarog REAL CUT 45 (L207)

Best price
Country: Russia
Average price: 24 190 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.9

In fact, the most inexpensive plasma cutting device on the market inverters, manifests itself only on the good side. Over the nuances of the use can not be avoided, however, the main indicators he is more than satisfied consumers. Cutting of metals occurs with high frequency current from 20 to 45 amps under 4-bar pressure air jet. The maximum thickness of the cut metal is 12 mm is a reasonable value found in limitations of most competitive devices.

According to its users, the most valuable qualities of an inverter are small size, and related to this the ease and good cutting ability.

Advantages:

• a high level of efficiency (about 85%);
• small size and weight, component eight pounds;
• a wide range of cutting current (from 20 to 45 A);
• attractive price.

Disadvantages:

• it is not revealed.

Best welding inverters premium

Devices created for professional welding, combines high power and attendant features (such as the welding current or the output voltage). There are cases when in one equipment to meet three types of welding: manual arc, TIG and semi-automatic, each of which has its own settings. To use these inverters for a single work in a garden or home is impractical – they are focused mainly on workshops and small production lines.

Three phase semi-automatic MIG/MAG for intensive use
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 250 RUB. 83
Rating (2021): 4.2

Kedr MIG-300GD – high-power camera professional level 300A for semi-automatic welding in shielding gases. It is characterized by convenient and simple operation, excellent quality of components and performance. Welding values are controlled smoothly and over a wide range, are displayed accurately on the digital display. Users on the inverter respond positively. The feeding mechanism is considered sensible, the wire, according to them, served smoothly, and the seam is formed a neat and visually aesthetic.

For efficient cooling of the device and simultaneous protection against contamination provided by a complex system on the principle of tunnel ventilation. This solution makes the machine is unpretentious and allows it to operate in dust-producing industries. The electronic control system is responsible for quick settings for any material, and thus provides a stable welding process. In General, the inverter fully justifies its cost, is reliable and thoughtful device.

Advantages:

• power, performance, resource;
• it is abundantly clear settings;
• convenient swivel wheels;
• simplicity.

Disadvantages:

• you cannot change preset mode.

3 BLUEWELD Megamig 300S

The most powerful model
Country: Italy
Average price: 133 670 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.5

The device is of an entirely different caliber, which is a real welding workstation for professionals. As a rule, BLUEWELD Megamig 300S acquired for workshop equipment as in use, its capacity will be in excess. The universality cannot be and speeches: the inverter is designed exclusively for semi-automatic welding. 11,5 kW of power gives up to 300 amps of welding current, which gives the ability to boil large thickness of the metal.

In fact, the main feature and, in some cases, lack is the ability to power the machine from a three phase network. However, dimensions, and power and ground to it has – although the unit has transport wheels, it is created more for stationary use.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

• high cost;
• is powered from three-phase network.
  

2 Aurora SPEEDWAY 175

The best combination of versatility and performance parameters
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 34 500 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

Another bright representative of Aurora company is well known as one of the best universal inverter its price category. Despite the active capacity of 4.8 kW it allows welding manual arc, semi-automatic and argon arc welding with maximum current of 175 A. And if the peak current is more or less clear, to understand its minimal values quite easy. Welding thin sheet metal (0.8 mm) minimum (10 A) can only be produced with TIG method, because the minimum hand welding method is limited to 20 And that can lead to the notorious burn-through.

If part of the ergonomics problems usually arise, to deal with TIG-Ohm (GTAW), users can be difficult. In the rest the rare individual complaints, which usually purely subjective.

Advantages:

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

Disadvantages:

• difficulties with the development of TIG welding.
  

1 Fubag INMIG 250 T

The current management. Professional burner "Fubag" complete
Country: Germany (made in China)
Average price: 58 900 rubles.
Rating (2021): 4.9

Model INMIG 250 T produced in 2015, which certainly demonstrates its technical relevance. Due to high rates of the welding current in MIG/MAG mode (up to 250A) and duty cycle (60%) with equal success can be applied to the mass production, in workshops and on construction sites. Panel durable metal housing has a panel for control, climate control operating time transparent cover. With the apparatus included branded burner with a sleeve length of 3 m, gas hose and ground cable.

Device for supplying electric current, has air cooling, withstands high loads and ensures high quality and durable solution for any welding task. Connects the burner is the most versatile and quickest way – using evrorem. For immediate and safe start of the work provided a useful feature currentless wire from overheating and power surges welder protected layered system.

Advantages:

• high quality seam;
• everything you need to weld in the kit;
• minimum for Preparata weight – 25 kg.

Disadvantages:

• perhaps the inflated price.

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