Choosing a Hand Control for HTP Invertig 160DC, 200 & 201
By MIG/TIG/Stick Welders & Plasma Cutters | USA Weld – HTP ... | Published: 2026-10-13
Category: Buying Guides
Match the right remote amperage control to your HTP Invertig 160DC, 200, or 201. Compare a 25-foot rotary hand control against a torch-mounted arc-start switch.
Quick answer
For HTP Invertig 160DC, 200, and 201 TIG welders, choose the 25' Hand Control when you want full remote amperage adjustment from a distance. Choose the Momentary Switch for the Invertig 221 only if you need a torch-mounted arc-start button and already have a separate way to set amperage. The two fit different machines, so check your welder model first.
What a remote control actually changes at the arc
A remote amperage control lets you adjust current while welding instead of walking back to the machine. On the Invertig 160DC, 200, and 201, the 25' Hand Control is available in rotary and slider formats, so you can pick the style that matches how you prefer to move your thumb or fingers. The 25-foot cable gives you room to reposition around a bench or vehicle without unplugging. This is useful for out-of-position work or thin-material TIG where heat input needs constant small corrections.
Fit comes before features
The 25' Hand Control is listed for the Invertig 160DC, Invertig 200 AC/DC, and Invertig 201 AC/DC only. The Momentary Switch is listed for the Invertig 221 AC/DC and fits both air-cooled and water-cooled torches using Velcro straps. If you own an Invertig 200 or 201, the Momentary Switch is not the correct remote for your machine. If you own an Invertig 221, the 25' Hand Control is not the listed match. Confirm your model number before ordering, because these two controls are not interchangeable across the Invertig line.
Hand control or torch switch: pick by workflow
A hand control is the better fit when you want continuous amperage control. You hold the remote in your free hand and make adjustments as the puddle changes. A torch-mounted momentary switch is better when you want to start and stop the arc without moving your free hand. In 2T mode, you set the amperage on the machine, press the button to start the arc, and hold the button while welding. In 4T mode, the switch latches the arc on and off so you are not holding the button the entire pass. Neither approach replaces the other; they solve different problems.
Cable length and consumable basics
The 25' Hand Control comes with a 25-foot cable, which suits most bench and fabrication work. The Momentary Switch is available in 12.5' and 25' lengths, so you can choose a shorter run if your machine sits close to the work. If you are also replacing a worn gas hose, the HTP America Inverter MIG & TIG gas hose is available in 6' and 25' lengths and uses a 5/8"-18 fitting on one end and a 1/4" BSP fitting on the other. It is listed for the Invertig 221/221DV, Invertig 313, Invertig 400, MIG 200i, MTS 210, Pro Pulse 200, Pro Pulse 220 MTS, and Pro Pulse 300. Color can be black or red depending on stock. That hose does not list the Invertig 160DC, 200, or 201, so do not assume it fits those machines.
Decision rules for HTP Invertig remote controls
- If you own an Invertig 160DC, 200, or 201: Order the 25' Hand Control. It is the only remote in this group listed for those three machines, and it gives you continuous amperage adjustment in rotary or slider format. Do not order the Momentary Switch for these models.
- If you own an Invertig 221 and want arc start at the torch: Order the Momentary Switch in 12.5' or 25' depending on how far your machine sits from the work. It fits air-cooled and water-cooled torches and works in 2T or 4T. Set your amperage at the machine first; the switch controls arc start and stop, not current level.
- If you want to adjust amperage while welding: A hand control is the right tool. A torch-mounted momentary switch starts and stops the arc but does not give you a continuous current dial in your free hand. Match the control type to the job, not to the lowest price.
- If you are also replacing a gas hose: The HTP America Inverter MIG & TIG gas hose fits the Invertig 221/221DV, 313, 400, MIG 200i, MTS 210, and Pro Pulse models. Check the fitting sizes and your machine list before adding it to the cart. Do not assume a hose that fits the 221 also fits the 160DC, 200, or 201.
Products that fit this decision
- 25' Hand Control for HTP® America Invertig 160DC, 200, & 201 TIG Welders: 25' hand control for HTP America Invertig 160DC, Invertig 200 AC/DC, and Invertig 201 AC/DC TIG welders; rotary and slider hand control formats available. This is the remote amperage control that matches the 160DC, 200, and 201. Choose the rotary or slider format based on how you prefer to adjust current while welding.
- Momentary Switch for HTP® America Invertig 221 AC/DC TIG Welders: Momentary/arc-start switch for HTP America Invertig 221 AC/DC TIG welders; fits air-cooled and water-cooled torches and attaches to the torch handle with Velcro straps; available in 12.5' and 25' lengths; works with 2T or 4T. This is the torch-mounted option for Invertig 221 owners who want arc start and stop at the torch. It is not the listed fit for the 160DC, 200, or 201.
- Gas Hose (Choose 6' or 25' length) for the HTP America® Inverter MIG & TIG Welders: Gas hose with a 5/8"-18 fitting on one end and a 1/4" BSP fitting on the other; designed for Invertig 221/221DV, Invertig 313, Invertig 400, MIG 200i, MTS 210, Pro Pulse 200, Pro Pulse 220 MTS, and Pro Pulse 300; available in 6' and 25' lengths; color may be black or red depending on stock. Useful if you are already ordering a remote for an Invertig 221 and want to refresh the gas line at the same time. It is not listed for the 160DC, 200, or 201.
Who should buy which control
Best for
- Invertig 160DC, 200, or 201 owners who want remote amperage control at the torch or bench
- TIG welders doing thin material or out-of-position work who need to fine-tune heat while welding
- Invertig 221 owners who want a torch-mounted arc-start switch in 2T or 4T
Not for
- Invertig 221 owners looking for a hand-held amperage control, since the 25' Hand Control is not listed for that model
- Invertig 160DC, 200, or 201 owners looking for a torch-mounted momentary switch, since that switch is listed for the 221
- Anyone who has not confirmed their welder model number and remote connector type
