Welding is a process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by softening with heat and applying pressure.

The main categories of welding are:

MIG welding, Arc welding, Gas welding and TIG welding.

Why is stick Welding not one of them? Stick welding also known as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), is actually the most popular and common welding technique of arc welding. The term “Stick Welding” comes from the stick type of electrodes used to weld. It is a common slang term that the welding industry has adopted because the electrode that welds the metal comes in the form of a “Stick”.

Arc welding is a welding process that is used to join metal to metal by using electricity to create enough heat to melt metal, and the melted metals when cool result in a binding of the metals. It is a type of welding that uses a welding power supply to create an electric arc between a metal stick (electrode) and the base material to melt the metals at the point of contact. Arc welders can use either direct (DC) or alternating (AC) current, and consumable or non-consumable electrodes.

The welding area is usually protected by some type of shielding gas, vapor, or slag. Arc welding processes may be manual, semi-automatic, or fully automated. First developed in the late part of the 19th century, arc welding became commercially important in shipbuilding during the Second World War. Today it remains an important process for the fabrication of steel structures and vehicles.

STICK WELDING EQUIPMENT

1.A constant voltage (CV) power supply/Stick Welder.

2.Electrode holder/rod holder.

3.Ground clamp.

4.Stick welding electrodes/rods to weld with.

5.Welding safety equipment (gloves, helmet, apron, etc)

BEST STICK WELDERS UNDER ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND NAIRA (₦100,000) IN NIGERIA

1.INGCO-MMA2006 Inverter MMA Welding Machine

DETAILS

Manufacturer: INGCO

Input voltage(V): 220-240

Frequency（HZ): 50/60

Rated input capacity(KVA): 8.7

No load voltage(V): 85

Output current(A): 10-200

Max output current(A): 200

Duty cycle(%): 200A@60%

Electrode size(mm): ø1.6-5.0

Net weight(Kg): 5.0

Price Range (₦): 80,000- 90.000

2.Power Flex Welding Machine BX1-300-3

DETAILS

Manufacturer: Power Flex

Power voltage: 220V/380V

Frequency: 50HZ/60HZ

Rated input capacity: 22KVA

No-load voltage: 55V

current adjustable range: 60A-300A

Output current range: 300A

Usable wire: 2.5mm-5.0mm

Duty cycle: 35%

Weight: 57kg

Price Range­: ₦60,000 to ₦70,000

3.INGCO-MMA1606 Inverter MMA Welding Machine

DETAILS

Manufacturer: INGCO

Input voltage(V): 220-240

Frequency (HZ): 50/60

Rated input capacity(KVA): 6.3

No load voltage(V): 85

Output current(A): 10-160

Max output current(A): 160

Duty cycle(%): 160A@60%

Electrode size(mm): ø1.6-4.0

Net weight(Kg): 3.7

Price Range(₦): 80,000- 85,000

4.Eihell Electric welding machine 200A BT-EW 200

DETAILS

Manufacturer:Eihell

Power Voltage supply: 230/400 V

Frequency: 50 Hz

Fuse: 16 A

Welding current: 57 A - 200 A

No-load voltage: 48 V

Electrode diameter: 2 mm - 4 mm

Length: 490 mm

Width: 280 mm

Height: 360 mm

Weight: 20.65 kg

Price: ₦80,000 – ₦90,000

5.Power Flex Welding Machine (BX6-300)

DETAILS

Manufacturer: Power Flex

Power voltage: 220V/380V

Frequency: 50HZ/60HZ

Rated input capacity: 21.6KVA

No-load voltage: 60V

Output current range: 90A-300A

Usable wire: 2.5mm-6.0mm

Duty cycle: 20%

Weight: 45kg

Dimensions: 705*535*790(mm)

Price Range: ₦55,000 to ₦60,000

6.Power Flex Welding Machine BX1-250-5

DETAILS

Manufacturer: Power Flex

Power voltage: 230V/415

Frequency: 50HZ/60HZ

No-load voltage: 60V

Output current range: 80A-250A

Usable wire: 2mm-3.2mm

Duty cycle: 20%

Weight: 60kg

Dimensions: 550*420*600(mm)

Price Range: ₦55,000 - ₦65,000

7.Power Flex Welding Machine BX6-200

DETAILS

Manufacturer: Power Flex

Power voltage: 230v/415v

Frequency: 50HZ/60HZ

Rated input capacity: 11KVA

Output current range: 50A-250A

Usable wire: 2.0mm-3.2mm

Duty cycle: 35%

Weight: 50kg

Price Range: ₦40,000-₦50,000

8.Amico ARC-160, 160 Amp Pro. Stick Arc DC Inverter Welder, Welding Machine

DETAILS

Manufacturer: Amico Power

Item Weight: 13 pounds

Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 6.2 x 11.3 inches

Material: Metal

Pattern: U.S.A

Power Source: 100~250V Wide Voltage / 50~60Hz

Amperage Capacity: 160 A

Performance Description: 80% Duty Cycle @ 160 Amp

Measurement System: English/Standard

Price Range: ₦50,000- ₦60,000

9.HZXVOGEN 110/220V Welder Dual Volt Arc Stick Welding Machine

DETAILS

Input Power Voltage(VAC): 110V/220V

Rated Input Capacity(KVA): 5.8

Rated Input Current(A): 52A 110V; 26A 220V

Output Current Range(A): 20-140A

Duty Cycle(%): 60

No-load Voltage(V): 64±3%

Insulation Class: F

Protection Class: IP23

Electrode Diameter (mm): 1.6-3.2

Price Range(₦): 30,000 - 40,000

10.Askaynak inverter welder 160E Inverter welding machine

DETAILS

Manufacturer: Askaynak

Input Voltage: 220V

Output current: 160A

Weight: 6.5kg

Price Range: ₦70,000- ₦80,000

11.KilMak welding machine Fantom 165 Kilmak welder inverter

DETAILS

Input Voltage: 220 VAC

Ampere Range: 20 - 160

Max. Input Power: 4.97 KVA

Open Circuit Voltage: 62 VDC

Dimensions: X: 140 mm H: 240 mm Z: 290 mm

Net Weight: 4.8 Kg

Price Range: ₦70,000-₦75,000

12.KILMAK WELDING MACHINE FANTOM 200 KILMAK WELDER INVERTER

DETAILS

Manufacturer: KILMAK

Input Voltage: 230 VAC

Ampere Range: 20 - 200

Enable stock Ratio: 100 A 24 V 60% DKO, 75 to 23 V 100% Duty

Max. Input Power: 8 kV

Open Circuit Voltage: 68 VDC

Dimensions: X: 167 mm H: 320 mm Z: 374 mm

Net Weight: 6 kg

Price Range: ₦85,000 – ₦90,000