Lincoln K5257-1 Multi-Process 180 Amp Mig Stick Tig Welder 180i MP Dual Voltage

Lincoln K5257-1 Multi-Process 180 Amp Mig Stick Tig Welder 180i MP Dual Voltage. The WELD-PAK® Lincoln 180i MP® DV welding machine is a lightweight and portable welder that connects to 120 or 230 volt power. This Lincoln dual voltage welder is an excellent choice for MIG, Stick, Flux-Cored, and DC TIG welding. The intuitive user interface, easy setup, and full list of accessories permits welding in no time.

VERSATILE PERFORMANCE

• Lincoln multi-process welder unit capable of MIG, TIG, and Stick welding
• MIG weld at 20-180 Amps
• DC TIG weld at 10-165 Amps
• Stick weld at 25-160 Amps

EASY TO USE

• Fast tool less drive roll changeovers
• Simple two knob operation
• Single button for process selection

COMPACT DESIGN

• Lightweight and portable Lincoln welder at 34.5 lbs
• Conveniently plugs into household 230 volt or 120 volt power with included adaptor.

LINCOLN WELD-PAK® 180i MP DV SPECIFICATIONS

• Product Number: K5257-1
• Input Power Voltage/Phase/Hertz: 120/230/1/60
• Rated Output Current - Amps/Voltage/Duty Cycle: 165A/22V/30% Mig, 165A/16.6V/30% Tig, 160A/26.4V/25% Stick
• Input Current at Rated Output: 20A
• Output Range: 30-180A Mig, 10-165A Tig, 25-160A Stick.
• Wire Feed Speed: 40-500 IPM
• H x W x D: 13.6 x 8.9 x 18.1
• Net Weight: 34.5 lbs

Accessories Included:

Gun

• Magnum® 100L gun and 10 ft. (3.0 m) cable assembly with brass connection and 8-pin trigger connector
• .025 in. (0.6 mm) contact tip
• .030 in. (0.9 mm) contact tip
• Gasless nozzle for Innershield® welding
• Gas nozzle for MIG welding
• Spindle adapter for 8 in. (203 mm) diameter spools
• .025 - .035 in. (0.6 - 0.9 mm) wire diameter dual track drive roll for MIG and flux-cored welding

Shielding Gas Apparatus

• Harris® Gas Regulator and 52 in. (1.3 m) hose for use with Ar/ CO2 blend gases.

Other

• Work clamp and 10 ft. (3.0 m) cable
• Instruction manual
• Electrode holder with 10 ft. cable for stick welding
• Quick Start guide

Lincoln 180i MP FAQ

What is the model number of the Lincoln 180i MP?

The welder by itself is the K5257-1. Lincoln also sells it in two packages: the K5387-5 adds a TIG torch and foot pedal, and the K5387-6 adds the K5341-1 aluminum spool gun.

Is the 180i MP dual voltage?

Yes. It runs on 120V or 230V single-phase power with the included adapter, so you can plug it into a household outlet or a 230V shop circuit.

What processes can the 180i MP weld?

MIG (30-180A), flux-cored, DC TIG (10-165A) and stick (25-160A). It comes ready for MIG, flux-cored and stick. DC TIG needs a TIG torch, like the one in the K5387-5 package.

Which spool gun works with the 180i MP?

The Lincoln K5341-1 spool gun, which plugs into the 8-pin connection on the 180i MP. It is the gun included in the K5387-6 package.

Does the 180i MP weld aluminum?

Yes, with the K5341-1 spool gun and aluminum MIG wire such as 4043 .035.