This welder can be used for welding stainless steel.
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Hobart Handler 190, 230V, 190 Amp, MIG Welder with SpoolRunner 100 Spool Gun, Flux Core Welder, Model# 500554001

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- 7 voltage selections, enhanced magnetics and infinite wire feed speed control offers easier fine control of the output parameters for improved arc performance with less spatter for a better bead appearance and less clean up
- Built-in contactor eases use and excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically ìcoldî until trigger is pulled
- Convenient polarity changeover with tip holder access makes it quick and easy to change polarity for solid or tubular wire
- Patented, exclusive 3-groove drive roll makes switching from one groove to another extremely easy, eliminating the frustration for users running small diameter (.023/.024./.025) carbon steel MIG wire for exhaust work and auto body applications
- Wire-feed flux-core and MIG welding capabilities
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What's Included
- (1) Hobart Handler 190 Flux-Core/MIG Welder, Model# 500554001, (1) 10ft. Spoolrunner 100 Spool Gun, (1) 10-ft. MIG gun, (1) 10-ft. work cable with clamp, (1) Power cord with plug, (1) Built-in gas solenoid valve with dual-gauge regulator with gas hose, (3) .030 in. (1) contact tipsQuick Select drive roll for .024in. (1) or .030/.035 in.

Performance Right Out of the Gate
Complete and Ready to Go
This impressive welding package comes complete with everything you need: built-in MIG gas solenoid valve, dual-gauge regulator, gas hose, 10ft. work lead, 8in. wire spool adapter and more. The package also includes a SpoolRunner 100 spoolgun (Item# 20868) that makes aluminum welding easier than ever!
Easy Setup
Setup is a breeze with this unit, and once you're ready to go, the Handler 190 is capable of running flux core steel, solid and aluminum wire — a versatility that's hard to beat.
230V AC Power to Get the Job Done
The welder is powered by 230V AC input service, giving you all the juice you'll need to weld 24ga. to 5/16in. steel in a single pass.
Versatility is Standard Equipment
Match Your Project with Adjustable Settings
Choose from 7 different voltage settings, and then take advantage of enhanced magnetics and infinite wire-feed speed control. You'll end up with fine output control that allows for improved arc performance with less spatter, and that means great looking beads with less cleanup.
One Drive Roll, Two Sizes
The dual-groove, quick-change drive roll makes it super quick and easy to change from one wire size to another. The unit has one knurled groove as well as one smooth groove, allowing it to hold 2 different wire sizes at the same time. Choose from 0.030–0.035in. (0.8–0.9mm) wire sizes.
Go From Solid to Tubular Wire in a Snap
The convenient polarity changeover system with tip holder access makes it quick and easy to change polarity for solid or tubular wire. There are even convenient storage holes built right in to hold your spare tips.
Aluminum Welding Made Easy
Integrated spoolgun control circuitry is standard with this welder, so no additional control box or adapter is required to connect the SpoolRunner 100 spoolgun (included). This easy-to-setup spoolgun enhances wire feedability and reduces the hassles and frustrations of bird-nesting that often occurs with soft aluminum wires.
A Tidy Solution
Storage Area Keeps You Organized
A handy storage area is built right into the welder cabinet, making it quick and easy to stow away or access spare contact tips, nozzles and drive rolls.
The Settings Are at Your Fingertips
No more fumbling through manuals and delaying your start while trying to find the correct initial welding settings. A handy door chart offers quick reference to all the wire, gas, material and thickness settings you need. It's the perfect quick-starting point for novices and professionals alike.
Built for Lasting Performance
High-Output Duty Cycle
With 25–190 Amperage output and a 30% duty cycle @ 130 Amps, you get the power and welding performance you need to make your efforts more productive.
Smooth Wire Feeds
The durable feed head features a quick-release drive roll tension lever that helps to deliver positive wire feed with adjustable tension control. The easily accessible system also makes threading new wire a breeze.
It's As Safe and Easy As Pulling the Trigger
The built-in contactor makes this welder very easy to operate and improves safety by keeping the wire electrically "cold" until the spoolgun trigger is pulled.
This Drive System Goes the Extra Mile
Rugged is the perfect word to describe the Handler 190's drive system. Manufactured from tough industrial cast aluminum, you can rest assured that this unit is built for extended durability.
Safety is Built Right In
A self-resetting thermal overload system protects the unit in the toughest applications, while short circuit protection guards against current overload. You also get self-resetting motor protection, which protects against wire feed overload, effectively eliminating the need to change fuses or reset circuit breaker buttons.
Weld with Quality and Confidence That's Made in the U.S.A.
The Hobart Advantage
The Hobart Handler 190 is made in the U.S.A. and backed by Hobart's industry-leading 5–3–1 industrial warranty. You get a 5-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers, reactors, rectifiers, rotors, stators and brushes; 3 years on drive systems, PC boards, solenoid valves, switches and controls; 1-year on plasma torches, MIG guns, relays, contactor, triggers, regulator, accessories, spoolguns, battery, field options and running gear. (90 day limited warranty for industrial use). Normal wear items such as drive rolls, contact tips, nozzles, gas diffusers, plasma torch tips, electrodes and weld cables are not covered under this warranty.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
Shop in complete confidence, knowing that Northern Tool + Equipment protects your investment and is ready to provide you with the assistance and helpful resources you need.
Features + Benefits

- 7 voltage selections, enhanced magnetics and infinite wire feed speed control offers easier fine control of the output parameters for improved arc performance with less spatter for a better bead appearance and less clean up
- Built-in contactor eases use and excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically ìcoldî until trigger is pulled
- Convenient polarity changeover with tip holder access makes it quick and easy to change polarity for solid or tubular wire
- Patented, exclusive 3-groove drive roll makes switching from one groove to another extremely easy, eliminating the frustration for users running small diameter (.023/.024./.025) carbon steel MIG wire for exhaust work and auto body applications
- Wire-feed flux-core and MIG welding capabilities
- Welds 24 ga. to 5/16in. steel in single pass
- Operates on 230V power
- Amperage output: 25-190
- 30% duty cycle @ 130 Amps
- Includes convenient storage holes for spare tips
- Durable feed head with quick-release drive roll tension lever offers positive feed with adjustable tension plus easy accessibility to thread new wire
- Industrial cast aluminum drive system for extended durability
- 3 groove roll handles 0.024 V-Smooth, 0.030/0.035 V-Smooth and 0.030/0.035 V-Knurled wire
- Door chart with initial settings to quickly reference initial settings for different wires, gases, materials and thicknesses, providing a quick starting point for novices and professionals alike
- Convenient carry handle for portability
- Easy setup with the SpoolRunner 100 Spool Gun (Item #20868, included) to enhance feedability and reduce ìbird-nestingî associated with soft aluminum wires
- Integrated spool gun control circuitry is standard, no additional control box or adapter is required to connect the SpoolRunner 100 spool gun
- Short circuit protection protects unit against current overload
- Self-resetting thermal overload protects power transformer to ensure reliability
- Self-resetting motor protection protects wire feed system from overload and means there are no fuses to change or circuit breaker buttons to reset
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 20859 |
Brand | Hobart |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 5 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 89.0 LB |
Volts | 230 |
Max. Amps | 130 |
Power Type | AC |
Multi-process | Yes |
Welding Processes | Flux-Core, MIG |
Max. Weld Thickness | 0.31 in |
Max. Welding Wire Diameter | 0.035 in |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Duty Cycle | 30% At 130a |
Weldable Materials | Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum |
Wire Feed Speed Control | Yes |
Cart Included | No |
Mig Ready | Yes |
Power Cord Length | 6 ft |
Clamp Cable Length | 10 ft |
Regulator and Gas Hose Included | Yes |
Shielding Gas Required | No |
Product Weight | lb |
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 19.5 x 10.62 x 12.37 in |
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· 11 years ago
Can it be used for stainless?
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ProductExpert37· 3 years ago
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MikeyB55· 8 years ago
Yes it will weld stainless.
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wbbot· 10 years ago
Sure can, just use the correct shielding gas. 97.5% Argon/ 2.5% CO2 typical. Also a tri-mix with helium is used. Ask your supplier :)
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fisher4· 10 years ago
Yes with the right combination of gas. The best is a gas called tri mix,but other combinations of Argon and co2 will work
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DLJSR· 10 years ago
yes
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· 11 years ago
Does this welder come with Argon Tank?
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MikeyB55· 8 years ago
No it does not come with an argon tank.
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lanemfg· 9 years ago
no it does not
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DLJSR· 10 years ago
NO
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arivacaboy· 11 years ago
No, but it does include the regulator and hose.
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ProductExpert5· 11 years ago
An argon tank is not included.
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· 12 years ago
what wire and gas do you use with aluminum ?
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ProductExpert37· 3 years ago
Shielding gas for both TIG welding (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding or GTAW) and MIG Welding (Gas Metal Arc Welding or GMAW) use pure argon for aluminum materials up to ½" in thickness. Above ½" in thickness, operators may add anywhere between 25 to 75 percent helium to make the arc hotter and increase weld penetration. Argon is best because it provides more cleaning action for the arc than helium does and it is also less expensive than helium.
Never use any shielding gas that contains oxygen or carbon dioxide, as this will oxidize the aluminum.
See item #600879 and #600880 for aluminum welding wires.
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oneadobe· 12 years ago
Solid aluminum wire, I use .030 very common, in 1# rolls to fit spool gun. and 100% Argon gas.
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ProductExpert40· 12 years ago
Shielding gas for both TIG welding (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding or GTAW) and MIG Welding (Gas Metal Arc Welding or GMAW) use pure argon for aluminum materials up to ½" in thickness. Above ½" in thickness, operators may add anywhere between 25 to 75 percent helium to make the arc hotter and increase weld penetration. Argon is best because it provides more cleaning action for the arc than helium does and it is also less expensive than helium.
Never use any shielding gas that contains oxygen or carbon dioxide, as this will oxidize the aluminum.
Northern offers wire for aluminum welding. See items below.
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· 12 years ago
What Country is the welder manufactured in ?
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EastonC02· 12 years ago
Troy, Ohio US
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sam85· 12 years ago
US
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ProductExpert12· 12 years ago
The Hobart Handler 190 is manufactured in the United States.
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· 15 years ago
can you use this welder for home use 120/220 v
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ProductExpert37· 3 years ago
Per the manufacturer, with the correct outlet, a 220 volt in-home circuit will run this machine, but it is not a multi-voltage set up to run from a 115 or 120 volt outlet.
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wbbot· 10 years ago
Home use yes but 208-230v only.
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Wkndworrier1974· 12 years ago
Just 220v
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· 6 years ago
Is there a separate port for spool gun shielding gas ?
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CarolinaJoe· 6 years ago
No there is not. The gas comes into the back of the unit from the tank and actually enters the lead where you have to insert the end of the lead up to the machine! The orings on the brass piece seal where the gas comes out into the lead.
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ProductExpert12· 6 years ago
The spool gun and MIG gun share the same port and path for shielding gas.
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· 9 years ago
Will this 190 take a TIG device
Can you use a TIG unit with this model, Is TIG an option with this unit.
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MikeyB55· 8 years ago
No. It is mig only.
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ProductExpert6· 9 years ago
There is no TIG option available for this welder.
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· 12 years ago
what size wire spools will this welder handle?
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RoyinWA· 12 years ago
The machine it's self will handle 1 pound to 11 pound spools. The spool gun will only accept 1 pound spools
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ProductExpert25· 12 years ago
The Hobart Handler 190 accommodates 4 inch or 8 inch spools.
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· 13 years ago
How large of project can this welder handle
Could this welder handle a project as large as a 22' aluminum boat. have been looking at an ironman 230 but would spend less if this could to do the job
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anewelding· 12 years ago
I am sure this welder will work for you. I used one on a large project for 20 days in a row, all day, everyday and it kicked butt!
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ProductExpert12· 13 years ago
The Hobart Ironman 230 is a professional industrial version. If you are going to be constructing more than one boat, this is definitely the unit for you. The Hobart Handler 190 can handle this project also, depending on the thickness of the material that you are welding. The Handler does have a shorter duty cycle time which will extend the time of your project.
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· 14 years ago
differance between hobart 187 & 190 handler welders
will the spool gun for the 190 work with 187 hobart mig welders.
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Wkndworrier1974· 12 years ago
I believe you need a kit to make it work.
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ProductExpert7· 14 years ago
The Hobart 187 is no longer available, and was replaced with the 190 unit. The spool gun for the 190 unit will not work with the 187.
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Warranty
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5 year limited warranty
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Specifications
230
120/230
120
460-575
130
180
120
300
AC
DC
DC
DC
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Flux-Core, MIG
Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
Flux-Core Only
Flux-Core, MIG, Stick, TIG
0.31 in
0.375 in
0.25 in
0.5 in
0.035 in
0.035 in
0.035 in
0.063 in
30% At 130a
Mig: 30% At 165a, Tig: 30% At 165a, Stick: 25% At 160a
30%
MIG: 285 A / 28 V @ 50% Duty Cycle | 265 A / 27 V @ 60% Duty Cycle | 200 A / 24 V @ 100% Duty Cycle | STICK: 285 A / 31 V @ 50% Duty Cycle | 180 A / 27 V @ 100% Duty Cycle | 255 A / 30 V @ 60% Duty Cycle | TIG: 285 A / 21 V
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Steel
Mild Steel, Steel, Aluminum
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
6 ft
10 ft
6 ft
10 ft
10 ft
10 ft
6 ft
6.5 ft
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
lb
15.6000 lb
15.0000 lb
70.0000 lb
19.5 x 10.62 x 12.37 in
13.6 x 8.9 x 18.1 in
8.9 x 18.1 x 13.6 in
26.5 x 19.5 x 11.5 in
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No
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10
20
5
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10 ft
6 ft
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