The Güde GE 145 W is an electrode welder (MMA) for hobby and semi-professional use, with adjustable welding current from 40-100 A, 230 V single-phase power supply and compatibility with electrodes from 1 to 3.2 mm. Compact and suitable for mobile use on construction sites and assembly work. Distributed in Italy by Krollit, official Güde distributor since 2007.
- Mains voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz
- Max. welding current: 100 A
- Adjustment range: 40-100 A
- Electrode diameter: 1-3.2 mm
- Recommended material thickness: 1.5-4 mm
- Max. power consumption: 4.2 kVA
- Open-circuit voltage: 48 V
- Duty cycle (ED) at max. current: 20%
- Protection rating: IP21S
- Net weight: 13.1 kg
- GTIN: 4015671200013
- Item code: 20001
Who uses the GE 145 W and for what purpose
The GE 145 W is designed for users who carry out occasional small welding jobs on materials up to approx. 4 mm thick: maintenance technicians, installers, craftsmen and hobby users working on the move. With adjustment up to 100 A and electrodes up to 3.2 mm, it covers light metalwork repairs, railings, frames, brackets and assembly tasks where a lightweight, easy-to-move unit is required. The equipment with slag hammer and integrated brush makes it ready to use immediately, even for those approaching electrode welding for the first time.
Who the GE 145 W is suitable for
| Profile |
Compatibility |
Reason |
| Welding enthusiast and beginner |
Suitable |
40-100 A adjustment and electrodes up to 3.2 mm on 1.5-4 mm thicknesses |
| Maintenance technician and mobile installer |
Suitable |
13.1 kg weight and compact format for assembly and construction site use |
| Workshop with continuous welding work |
Not recommended |
20% duty cycle (ED) at maximum current, designed for occasional work |
Not recommended for: welding thick materials or continuous production use, where machines with higher current and a greater duty cycle are required.
Technical specifications
Power supply and protection
| Mains voltage |
230 V |
| Frequency |
50 Hz |
| Max. power consumption 230 V |
4.2 kVA |
| Line protection (slow-blow) |
16 A |
| Protection class |
I |
| Protection rating (IP) |
21S |
| Insulation class |
H |
Welding performance
| Max. welding current 230 V |
100 A |
| Current adjustment range |
40-100 A |
| Open-circuit voltage |
48 V |
| Duty cycle (ED) at max. current |
20% |
| Electrode diameter (MMA) |
1-3.2 mm |
| Recommended material thickness |
1.5-4 mm |
Dimensions and weight
| Dimensions (LxWxH) |
330 x 175 x 250 mm |
| Net weight |
13.1 kg |
| Gross weight |
14 kg |
| Packaging dimensions |
420 x 230 x 300 mm |
| GTIN |
4015671200013 |
| Item code |
20001 |
Standard equipment
- Welding cable with electrode holder
- Earth cable with clamp
- Slag hammer with wire brush
Frequently asked questions
Which electrodes and which thicknesses can be welded with the GE 145 W?
The GE 145 W handles coated electrodes (MMA) from 1 to 3.2 mm in diameter, with a recommended material thickness between 1.5 and 4 mm.
The adjustable current from 40 to 100 A allows the machine to be adapted to the electrode diameter and sheet thickness, covering light metalwork welding as well as repair and assembly tasks.
What power supply does it require?
The machine operates on a 230 V / 50 Hz single-phase power supply, with maximum power consumption of 4.2 kVA and 16 A slow-blow line protection.
This makes it usable with a normal household or construction site socket, without the need for a three-phase connection, in line with the mobile use for which it is designed.
What does the 20% duty cycle mean?
The 20% duty cycle (ED) at maximum current means that, over a 10-minute period, the machine can weld continuously for about 2 minutes at maximum power before requiring a cooling pause.
This value is consistent with occasional and small-scale use: the integrated thermal protection activates in the event of overload, protecting the machine.
What is included in the supply?
The welder includes the welding cable with electrode holder, the earth cable with clamp and a slag hammer with integrated wire brush.
Optional accessories include automatic welding helmets (codes 16921, 16922, 16924) and 5-finger welding gloves (code 16975), not included in the package.
Which protective accessories are recommended?
For electrode welding, suitable protection for eyes, face and hands is required. Güde offers dedicated automatic welding helmets and specific welding gloves.
The available automatic welding helmets are the GSH-TC-2 (16921), GSH-K (16922) and GSH 180-TC-2 (16924), which can be combined with the 6120 5-finger welding gloves (16975).
