Paul Jones says
The Sealey SuperMIG 160A is a conventional MIG welder intended for general fabrication and automotive repair work. I would use it for steel body panels, brackets, chassis sections and light workshop fabrication, with the correct shielding gas and wire diameter for the material.
For bodyshop work, setup matters more than simply selecting the highest current. The machine is designed around 0.6mm and 0.8mm wire, with CO2, argon or an argon/CO2 mix available depending on the weld and material. Clean metal, sound earth contact and correctly set wire speed are essential, particularly when welding thin panels where excess heat can cause distortion or burn-through.
A common issue I see is poor results being blamed on the welder when the real cause is contaminated steel, inadequate gas flow or an incorrect liner and contact tip. Check the torch consumables and regulator before changing settings.
Used within its duty cycle and supplied from a suitable 230V circuit, it is a dependable workshop machine. Correct preparation and adjustment will produce more consistent welds than simply increasing amperage.
Paul Jones, Technical Director
