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Lincoln Electric 120V, 120 Amp, Inverter MIG Welder, Flux Core Welder, Model# K5256-1

Item# 114998
"Lincoln Electric 120V, 120 Amp, Inverter MIG Welder, Flux Core Welder, Model# K5256-1"
Lincoln Electric 120V, 120 Amp, Inverter MIG Welder, Flux Core Welder, Model# K5256-1

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Lincoln Electric 120V, 120 Amp, Inverter MIG Welder, Flux Core Welder, Model# K5256-1

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  • WELD ANYWHERE: Plug in the Weld-Pak 90i MIG wire feed welder anywhere 120V input power is available
  • WELDING CAPABILITES: Flux-cored welding with a maximum thickness of 1/4 in., MIG weld up to maximum thickness of 3/16in.
  • EXTRA PROTECTION: Metal case provides protection from the elements
  • LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE: Ideal for maintenance and mobile welders, thanks to its small and lightweight inverter design and shoulder strap for portability
  • EASY-TO-USE: Simple two-knob control for wire speed and voltage

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Product Summary

The WELD-PAK® 90i MIG welding machine is a compact and lightweight wire feed welder that can easily connect to 120V power source. It's designed to be used with flux-cored welding wire or solid MIG wire and is well-suited for light to medium welding projects. One of the advantages of the WELD-PAK® 90i MIG is its interface, which makes it easy to set up and start welding in no time. The machine comes with a full list of accessories including a welding gun, nozzle, contact tip, work cable and clamp. The WELD-PAK® 90i MIG has a number of features that make it a good choice for beginners or anyone looking for a simple, easy-to-use welding machine. The WELD-PAK® 90i MIG is a versatile and user-friendly welder that can be used in a variety of settings from home workshops to construction sites.

What's Included

    (1) Gun with 6ft Cable (1) .030 contact tip (1) .035 contact tip (1) Gasless nozzle (1) Drive roll for flux-cored welding (1) Ground clamp with 6ft. cable

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Features + Benefits

  • WELD ANYWHERE: Plug in the Weld-Pak 90i MIG wire feed welder anywhere 120V input power is available
  • WELDING CAPABILITES: Flux-cored welding with a maximum thickness of 1/4 in., MIG weld up to maximum thickness of 3/16in.
  • EXTRA PROTECTION: Metal case provides protection from the elements
  • LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE: Ideal for maintenance and mobile welders, thanks to its small and lightweight inverter design and shoulder strap for portability
  • EASY-TO-USE: Simple two-knob control for wire speed and voltage
  • PERFECT FOR SMALL WELD JOBS: This machine is best for DIY projects, hobbyists, home repairs and more; Infinite welding voltage allows fine-tuning of weld characteristics
  • SMOOTH OPERATION: Inverter power source makes it more efficient to operate and provides smoother weld characteristics compared to traditional welders
  • Dimensions: 11in. x 5.5in. x 13in.

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

114998

Brand

Lincoln Electric

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts/12months labor

Ship Weight

19.8 LB

Volts

120

Max. Amps

120

Power Type

DC

Multi-process

Yes

Spool Gun Included

No

Welding Processes

Flux-Core, MIG

Max. Weld Thickness

0.188 in

Max. Welding Wire Diameter

0.035 in

Duty Cycle

30%
AttributeSpecification

Weldable Materials

Steel

Min. Amps

20

Wire Feed Speed Control

Yes

Cart Included

No

Mig Ready

Yes

Power Cord Length

6 ft

Clamp Cable Length

6 ft

Electrode Cable Length

6 ft

Regulator and Gas Hose Included

Yes

Shielding Gas Required

Yes

Product Weight

15.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

13.6 x 8.9 x 18.1 in

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  1. Will this welder accommodate a 10 lb wire spool?

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    1. This welder will not accommodate a 10 lb. spool of wire. It is recommended to use a 1 lb. spool 0.035" flux-cored wire or a 2 lb. spool of 0.030" wire for MIG welding.

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  2. What is the recycle time?

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    1. This welder has a 30% duty cycle based on a 10 minute period. This means it can weld for approximately 3 minutes before it needs to rest for 7 minutes.

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  3. Can you change type of wire to weld aluminum and stainless? Will this run off 11k westinghouse inverter generators?

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    1. This welder is designed to weld steel. It would not be recommended to change the wire to weld aluminum or stainless steel. The welder would have a 2400 wattage rating.

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  4. Can a 2000 watt generator power this welder?

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    1. The welder will require 20 amps at 120 volt. The size of generator needed to run will be a minimum of 2400 watts.

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  5. Where is Lincoln made

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    1. This welder is made in China.

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  6. Can you weld aluminum

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    1. The model K5256-1 will not weld aluminum.

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  7. I have projects that will require the use of 0.023 in. wire. Can this unit use 0.023 in. wire?

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    1. The welder can be used with .025, .030 or .035 wire.

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  8. How thick of steel can I weld

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    1. On flux-core welding 1/4'' max thickness, and for MIG welding 3/16'' max thickness.

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  9. Will it run a spool gun?

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    1. The model K5256-1 is not spool gun compatible.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts/12months labor

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