Technologies for performing welding work have undergone significant changes in recent years. If in the past the welding machines used were carried out on transformers, therefore they were bulky in size and difficult to operate, but the advent of semi-automatic welding inverters has made it possible to significantly simplify the work with metal, while such compact units are offered at affordable prices. Inexpensive semi-automatic inverters from the manufacturer Resanta, which combine ease of use and excellent welding quality, are popular on the domestic market.
The manufacturer of welding machines, the Resanta company, is a well-known Latvian company on the Russian market, which uses the latest technological advances in its products and, thanks to the excellent quality of inverters, is able to compete even with the world's leading brands. Domestic buyers love Resanta devices for their ease of use, attractive prices, ease of maintenance, reliability and durability.
Description of the welding inverter SAIPA 165
The semi-automatic welding machine Resanta 165 belongs to the class of household single-phase devices that operate on direct current and ensure high-quality joining of metals. Resanta SAIPA 165 can be used with both electrodes and active wire, which greatly simplifies welding. At the same time, regardless of the type of metal being welded, a high-quality connection is ensured, and the weld has additional protection against corrosion.
SAIPA 165 is capable of working with electric current of varying power, which allows you to simultaneously work with thick workpieces of refractory metals, and weld aluminum or other thin metal, which requires minimal electric current power to work with.
Resanta SAIPA 165 was originally designed for use by ordinary homeowners. This device is extremely easy to use , and to turn it on you just need to press the corresponding button on the handle, after which the welding wire will be automatically fed to the welding site. In this case, it is possible to adjust the wire feed speed, the thickness of which can vary significantly, depending on the operating current and the metal parts being welded.
Auxiliary equipment
Due to the fact that the welding kit comes with quite a few consumables, as well as personal protective equipment, the user will have to spend money on various additional materials after purchase. A wide range of additional equipment can be found on the market. One of the elements is welding wire of various diameters; if possible, it is also necessary to purchase welding electrodes.
You will also have to purchase a gas cylinder. A brush for cleaning various surfaces will be useful, and for a normal gas supply you need to take a pressure reducer. In the Resanta 165 inverter semi-automatic machine, the pulse feeder often fails, which you will also have to buy or repair yourself.
Technical characteristics of the device
Resanta SAIPA 165 can be used for operation in a gas environment without additional gas supply. The popularity of this model of welding inverters among domestic buyers is explained by the excellent performance characteristics of this device.
- The current strength can vary in the range of 20–160 amperes.
- The permissible diameter of the wire used is 0.62 millimeters.
- The weight of the device is 11.5 kilograms.
- Permissible voltage deviations from the nominal value are from minus 30% to plus 10%.
- The rated voltage in the electrical network is 220 volts.
The semi-automatic machine SAIPA 165 is intended for spot welding, so we do not recommend using such equipment when performing large volumes of work. If welded correctly, Resanta SAIPA 165 will provide a strong and neat seam , and the metal at the joint will be perfectly protected from corrosion. It is only necessary to compare the characteristics of the operating current with the parameters of the wire, select the correct thickness and feed speed, which will guarantee a high-quality welded joint.
Safety requirements
To protect yourself from the bright flame of a torch, it is recommended to protect your eyes with special glasses with tinted lenses or welding masks. You should wear canvas gloves on your hands, which do not allow heat to pass through and protect your palms.
It is necessary to place a fire extinguisher in the place where you work with the welding machine and teach all workers how to use it.
Be sure to provide primary fire extinguishing equipment. Shovels, buckets and a box of sand must be present.
Such means will help you hold on for some time until the arrival of fire specialists. It is necessary that all workers know the fire and ambulance telephone numbers and can clearly state the address where welding work is carried out.
If these initial requirements are met, it will prevent fires and help, in extreme cases, save lives.
Review: I purchased a Resanta Saip 165 welding machine three years ago. In the second year the resistor failed, I replaced it and the device came back to life and is working to this day. I cook a lot, the work is demanding, the seam quality is good, no complaints.
Novel
Feedback: I used to work on a transformer machine, but after moving to a new job I started working on a semi-automatic machine. All equipment at this company is new, semi-automatic by Resant Saip. Compared to the old work, there are no words for how good everything is. I’m not a young person, I don’t keep up with new products, so when I started working, I didn’t even immediately believe that it was such a relief for welders.
Oleg Viktorovich
Review: I had problems with wire feeding; I just couldn’t set the desired wire feed. Resanta is a good model , the price, of course, is also considerable, but the convenience is obvious, there are many good changes after the old bulky units.
Sergey.
Features of the SAIPA 165 inverter
If we talk about the features of this model of welding machine, we note its ergonomic design. Numerous adjustments and settings of parameters for both wire feed speed and current strength, which allow you to select the optimal welding mode, regardless of the characteristics of the metal elements being processed.
The SAIPA 165 inverter is made in a durable metal case and has protection class IP 21. This model is intended primarily for welding work indoors, but it is not recommended to use such equipment outdoors with high humidity , since the use of the welding machine in such conditions will be unsafe.
The welding wire feeding mechanism is reliable and simple in design, so every ordinary homeowner can handle the correct preparation of the device for work. The feed speed of the wire used is adjusted using the appropriate toggle switch, and in the instructions for the inverter you can find all the information you need regarding the current strength, the diameter of the wire and the speed of its feed into the weld pool.
On the front panel of the inverter there are special connecting terminals that firmly and quickly fix the welding wires, eliminating loss of current, which ensures high-quality welding of metal products. This device is made using IGBT technology, which implies fully electronic control and the necessary welding automation, so both professional welders and ordinary homeowners who use inverters for utility and domestic purposes can work with this device.
Like most modern welding inverters, this model has received numerous automation that controls the welding process and also prevents failure of the unit due to overvoltage and overheating. For example, there is effective protection for preventing overheating, so as soon as the temperature inside the case exceeds the maximum permissible values, the protective system will turn off the inverter until it cools down completely.
Directly adjusting the welding current, wire feed speed and choosing its thickness does not present any difficulty. Therefore, working with this device does not require long training, and you can understand all the intricacies and features of using the inverter in literally 5 minutes.
General information about the brand
was founded in the early nineties in Latvia, and specializes in the production of high-quality electrical equipment, including its own series of welding machines. You can purchase the product here
Resanta line of welding machines
What are Resanta semi-automatic welding machines? This is a category of popular welding equipment that belongs to the budget sector and successfully combines quality, reliability, and ease of operation.
Additional advantages include compactness, simple and intuitive controls, low weight, and stable welding quality.
The design is made in a metal case, which has an opening wall. The front panel is equipped with a regulator for the operating current, indicators for “network” and “overheating,” as well as a regulator for feeding the welding wire. An active ventilation system is provided.
Basic equipment of the inverter
The basic configuration of this inverter model raises certain complaints. The Resanta SAIPA 165 welding machine is equipped with a minimum of additional devices, while it has a high cost for its power indicators. For example, the manufacturer does not equip this semi-automatic machine with consumables or a special case for storing it. The kit includes only a ground wire, the inverter itself, a burner with a cable, as well as technical documentation. Today, this model of welding inverter is offered to customers at a price of 18-19 thousand rubles.
Features of the device
First of all, the device has an ergonomic design. Quite convenient regulators, which are controlled with minimal power consumption. During welding, the arc is uniform, which prevents the wire from sticking. The Resanta Saipa-165 device has overheating protection ; as soon as the device overheats, the protection will automatically work and de-energize the semiautomatic device. The features of the model include a strong and reliable ground wire, which ensures proper contact.
The semi-automatic device has built-in special protection against power surges, which is a definite plus. The presence of the “forced arc mode” function, which saves parameters as the arc distance increases, also makes it easier for the robot. The machine can use welding wire with a diameter of 0.6−0.9 mm, which allows you to make a high-quality and durable seam of thin metal.
There is another newer model, this is the “Saipa 220” inverter, the model is also manufactured in Latvia. The inverter can be used both in professional and amateur welding.
Additional equipment of Resanta SAIPA 165
In specialized stores you can find various additional equipment that makes the welding process even simpler and more efficient. First of all, you will need to purchase the wire used , and the manufacturer recommends using such wire with a thickness of 0.6-0.9 millimeters. We can recommend that you purchase the following additional tools and extensions:
- Gas cylinders.
- Gearboxes.
- Magnetic squares.
- Cleaning brushes.
The cost of such additional devices and extensions is not too high, and their use in work can significantly simplify welding work.
The semi-automatic welding inverter Resanta SAIPA 165 has certain advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of this model include significant simplification of welding and excellent quality of work performed. At the same time, it should be noted the high cost of the device, as well as the not very rich basic equipment, which forces you to subsequently additionally purchase various devices to simplify welding work.
Detailed information about manufactured models
Resanta Saipa 135
It is produced in a high-strength metal frame, has an easy-to-use lid so that you can quickly access the falling rollers, or quickly and easily replace the wire.
The working panel is equipped with regulators for wire feeding and for the current control function, and is also equipped with “network” and “overheating” indicators. If the maximum permissible temperature is exceeded, the device's cooling indicator is activated. Pulse width modulation, which is equipped with welding equipment, allows you to smoothly adjust the operation of the current.
The simple design and provision of high-quality seams make it possible to operate the Resanta semi-automatic machine even for those who do not have much experience.
Inverter Resanta Saipa 135
Thanks to its compact size and low weight (11 kg), transporting or moving the device is easy and relaxed.
- The power of Resant Saip's semi-automatic welding machine is 3.3 kW.
- The current is adjustable from 20 to 110 amperes. For work, you can use wire with a diameter of 0.6 to 0.9 mm.
- Duration of continuous operation - 70% (at 110A).
- Arc voltage - 17-23V.
Resanta Saipa 165
The features of the semi-automatic welding machine Resanta Saipa 165 include the use of wire instead of electrodes, as well as a protective gas shell instead of fluxes. This model belongs to the series for household use. Can be used to weld aluminum and various carbon steel alloys.
The main operating module is created on the basis of IGBT transistors, which convert 50 Hz alternating voltage into direct high-frequency voltage - 400 Hz.
Resanta Saipa 165 machine
Inside the machine you can place 5 kg of spools of welding wire. In addition, it is possible to use cored wire without the need for a gas connection.
The range of stable operation is within the mains voltage from 154 volts to 242 volts. For this model, it is recommended to use wire with a diameter of 0.6 to 0.8 mm.
The weight of the device is not very large - 11.5 kg. If necessary, you can easily move it from place to place, and thanks to its compact size it is convenient to transport.
- You can weld metal using currents from 20 amperes to 160 amperes.
- The power level of the semi-automatic welding machine Resanta Saip 165 is 5 kW.
- Duration of continuous operation - 70% (at 160A).
- Arc voltage - 17-26V.
Resanta Saipa 190 mf
Quite a new development. We can say that this is a universal welding machine that has a number of significant advantages compared to previous Resanta semi-automatic models.
One of the most powerful welding machines Resanta Saipa 190 mf
It has three main functions and is capable of working in ordinary semi-automatic mode with both gas-protected wire and flux-cored wire (without the use of gas). In addition, it is possible to configure the unit to operate in the mode of an ordinary welding inverter using electrodes (in MMA mode).
The range of electrode diameters for use is from 1.6 mm to 4 mm. As for the wire diameter, it can range from 0.6 mm to 0.8 mm.
- The operating current range is from 30 amperes to 190 amperes.
- Product weight - 13 kg.
- Duration of continuous operation - 70% (at 190A).
- Arc voltage - 17-27V.
Resanta Saipa 200
Another representative of the range of semi-automatic welding machines is Resanta Saip. Intended for manual work, which uses wire protected by a gas sheath. In addition, it is possible to work with cored wire.
Resanta Saipa 200 is the most powerful inverter of the company
The diameter of the wire that is recommended to use can vary from 0.6 to 1 mm.
- You can cook metal using currents from 20 amperes to 200 amperes.
- A special system is provided to protect equipment from overheating.
- The weight of this model is 14.5 kg.
- Duration of continuous operation - 70% (at 200A).
- Arc voltage - 42V.
