Hobart 190 handler is a MIG welder made in the USA. With a 190 Amp superior arc, it can deliver professional performance. It is all set for MIG (GMAW), Flux Cored (FCAW), and spool gun welding processes. Some of the notable features of this trusted welder are multi-position voltage control, a powerful wire drive system, built-in spool gun control, multi-grooved drive roll, safety systems, and others. Hobart 190 welder runs on 1-PH, 220/230/240 Volt input power at 60 Hz. It can weld up to 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) thick mild steel. It holds an industrial warranty from Hobart. Hobart Handler 190 review is an article that will discuss the ins and outs of this mighty welding tool.
Key Features of Hobart Handler 190
Seven-Position Output Voltage Control
Hobart 190 MIG welder features seven-level output voltage control. The voltage control allows easy and finer control of output parameters for enhanced arc performance. The improved arc helps with few spatters, better bead appearance with less clean-up, and ultimately cleaner welds.
Welding Capacity
Hobart Handler 190 MIG wire welder can produce a maximum of 190 Amps welding current. Its welding amperage range is 25-190 Amps. The welder has a rated output of 130 Amps at 21.5 VDC, 30% duty cycle. The machine is easy to set and adjust for welding different materials of different thicknesses.
Hobart MIG 190 generates a superior, durable, reliable welding arc. Its mild steel welding thickness range is 0.5 mm to 7.9 mm (24 Gauge to 5/16 in.). It can weld 0.5-7.9 mm thick materials in a single. Also, the welder easily welds thicker materials by multiple passes.
Wire diameters for the welder are Stainless steel 0.024 in.- 0.035 in. (0.6 mm. - 0.9 mm.); Solid Steel 0.024 in.- 0.035 in. (0.6 mm. - 0.9 mm.) and Flux Cored (tubular) 0.03 in. - 0.045 in. (0.8 mm. - 1.2 mm.).
Hobart Handler 190 MIG Wire Welder 230V
Robust Wire Feed System
Hobart Welder 190 includes a Built-in wire feeder with a quick-release lever for drive roll. The wire feeder offers Positive feed with adjustable tension. Also, it is easily accessible to thread a new wire.
The wire drive system is an industrial cast aluminum device. It provides a durable wire feed and professional performance.
The system has a maximum wire feed speed of 740 IPM (inches per minute). With load, it feeds wire at a rate of 40–700 IPM. At no load, its feeding speed range is 50–740 IPM.
Quick Select Three Groove Drive Roll
Hobart MIG 190 handler includes a Quick Select drive roll with three grooves that make its setup easy and quick. Of the three grooves, two fit with solid wires of different sizes (dia.), while the third one fits flux-cored (tubular wire) wire.
Ready to Connect a Spool Gun
Hobart 190 MIG is all set to install a direct plug-in SpoolRunner 100 spool gun. Mounting of SpoolRunner 100 is easy and simplistic without needing an extra adapter or control box. A Spool gun boosts feed ability, curbs wire feeding troubles, and limits “bird-nesting” related to soft aluminum wires and other mild steel or stainless steel wires.
Handy Polarity Changeover
Hobart Handler 190 MIG welder offers smooth access to polarity changeover. It is quicker and takes easy steps to change electric polarity for solid and tubular (flux-cored) wires. The unit features suitable storage holes for holding spare tips.
Versatile Spool Hub Assembly
The spool hub assembly of the Hobart Handler 190 welder can accommodate large or small spools of wire. It can operate both of 4 or 8-inch spools. This assembly allows the user the autonomy to employ suitable spools as per welding needs.
Initial Settings Chart
A door chart contains initial settings for different wires, gases, materials, and thicknesses. It serves as a quick reference to the user. The initial settings on the door chart provide a quick start point for a novice or professional user.
Safety Features
A short circuit protector on the Hobart 190 welder safeguards the unit from current overload.
The welder features a self-resetting thermal overload protector. It keeps the power transformer safe from thermal overload. So, the thermal protection provides maximum reliability of the system.
Further, a self-resetting motor protection system guards the wire feed system against overloading. The user does not need to intervene manually to reset or change the circuit breaker button.
Lastly, a built-in contactor keeps the wire electrically “cold” until the pulling of the torch trigger. The contactor keeps a user safe from harm and provides ease of use.
Applications
Handler 190 MIG welder can efficiently weld aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. It is a potent welding machine for various industries such as plant maintenance and repair, field maintenance and repair, construction, farm/ranch, auto body, boat/marine, auto repair, metal art, home hobbyist/DIY, and others. It can serve applications like welding projects, mobile fabrication, and MRO.
Hobart 190 Welder Warranty and Quality
Hobart Handler 190 MIG carries a Hobart 5/3/1 industrial warranty. The warranty includes five years for transformers, stabilizers, and main rectifiers and three years for generators, PC boards, and drive systems. Guns like MIG, plasma, and TIG torches have a one-year warranty. The quality of this system is ISO 9001 certified. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certifies this unit to USA and Canadian standards.
Hobart 190 MIG Welder Comes Complete With:
- 10 feet (3 m) HR-100 MIG gun with ergonomic, rubber-padded, comfortable handle
- Built-in gas solenoid valve and dual-gauge regulator with gas hose
- 10 feet (3 m) earth cable with heavy duty clamp
- Power cord with plug
- 0.030 in. (0.8 mm) contact tips
- Quick Select drive roll for .024 in. (0.6 mm) solid wire or .030/.035 in. (0.8/0.9 mm) solid wire, and .030/.035 in. (0.8/0.9 mm) flux-cored wire (tubular wire)
- Sample spool of .030 in. (0.8 mm) self-shielding flux-cored wire
- Comfortable 10 ft. (3 m) H100S4-10 gun
- Welding guide material thickness measuring gauge
- User manual with installation, operation and maintenance guidelines
Pros
Cons
Hobart Handler 190 MIG Wire Welder 230V
Optional Accessories of Hobart Handler 190 Welder Package
- SpoolRunner 100 direct plug-in spool gun
- Hobart small running cart/gear/cylinder rack
- HR-100 4-pin replacement MIG gun, 100 Amp, 10 feet
- Protective Cover
- Consumables items such as Contact Tips, MIG Nozzle, Gasless Flux-cored Nozzle, Tip Adapter, Liners, Power Source Drive Rolls, SpoolRunner 100 Drive Roll, SpoolRunner 100 Push Roll
FAQs
Q: What are the effects of generator Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) on Hobart 190 Handler?
Hobart 190 MIG is a transformer-based welder. The unit is tested in the factory to run on generator power. The welder would need a generator with a minimum of 6000 watts of continuous power for full-capacity welding. A cleaner power is better for a welder. A generator with 10-12% THD ratings should be enough for Hobart welder 190.
Q: Why to change polarity for Flux core welding?
When welding with Flux cored wire, the electrode has to be in negative polarity. That means the gun at negative voltage and the workpiece or earth at positive voltage. Because electrons always flow from negative to positive potential, the positive poll is always the hottest point of an arc.
When welding with flux-cored wire, we like to ensure that the hottest point of the arc is close to the workpiece. Welding with flux cored wire with the gun in positive and the workpiece in negative, the arc's hottest point will be at the tip of the electrode, blowing away most of the weld. There will be spatter. Spatter will reduce significantly if the arc's hottest point is next to the workpiece, which means the electrode is negative and the workpiece or ground is positive.
Conclusion
Hobart Handler 190 is a powerful and portable welder with superior arc performance. It produces a smooth, stable arc that creates a uniform weld bead. The unit maintains professional performance for an extended period. It is an incredibly versatile welder and perfect for many applications. We hope that the Hobart Handler 190 review helps to get a proper insight into this quality welder. Thank you.
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