{"product_id":"elfin-stick-400","title":"Headux Elfin Stick 400 | Industrial MMA\/ARC Welder | 400A | 3-Phase | Lift TIG | CE Certified | EU","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hero --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; padding: 40px 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; border: 3px solid #000; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 2.2em; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003eHeadux Elfin Stick 400\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: 300; color: #fff;\"\u003eIndustrial MMA\/ARC Welder for Heavy-Duty Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.7; color: #fff;\"\u003e⚡ MMA\/ARC • 400A • 3-Phase • Lift TIG Mode • Hot Start • Arc Force • VRD • IP21S • CE Certified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Story --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 2px solid #000; padding: 35px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-size: 1.7em; color: #000; border-bottom: 3px solid #000; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e🔥 BUILT FOR HEAVY-DUTY INDUSTRIAL MMA WELDING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElfin Stick 400\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade 3-phase MMA\/ARC inverter designed for demanding industrial environments. With a 400A output range, 40% duty cycle at maximum current, and a robust feature set including Hot Start, Arc Force, VRD, and optional Lift TIG mode, it delivers consistent, high-quality stick welds on structural steel, heavy plate, and pipework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.9; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eEngineered for fabrication shops, construction sites, and industrial maintenance teams where reliability and uptime are non-negotiable. Generator-friendly design with voltage spike protection makes it equally capable in workshop and remote on-site environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Key Features --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 30px 0 0 0; font-size: 1.9em;\"\u003e✦ KEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px; border: 2px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 25px; border: 2px solid #000; width: 50%; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eLift TIG Mode (Optional)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #444; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eCapable of welding with Lift TIG Mode for touchless-style arc ignition — expanding the machine's versatility beyond MMA for precision TIG work on stainless steel and other materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 25px; border: 2px solid #000; width: 50%; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eHot Start \u0026amp; Arc Force\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #444; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Start\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a current boost at arc ignition for reliable starts with all electrode types. \u003cstrong\u003eArc Force\u003c\/strong\u003e automatically increases current when the arc shortens — preventing electrode sticking and maintaining a stable arc throughout the weld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 25px; border: 2px solid #000; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eVRD Selectable — Anti-Sticking Built In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #444; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVRD (Voltage Reduction Device)\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces open-circuit voltage to a safe level when not welding — essential for confined spaces and wet environments. \u003cstrong\u003eAnti-sticking\u003c\/strong\u003e protection is built in as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 25px; border: 2px solid #000; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eMulti-Sensor Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #444; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eEquipped with temperature, voltage, and current sensors for comprehensive protection against overload and overtemperature. Designed to work with diesel generators and to avoid failures due to voltage spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 25px; border: 2px solid #000; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e3-Phase Industrial Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #444; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e3-Phase AC 400V (±15%) 50–60Hz input for stable, balanced power draw in industrial facilities. 45A main fuse. 85% efficiency and 0.93 power factor minimise energy costs at high output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 25px; border: 2px solid #000; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Duty Cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #444; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e40% duty cycle at 400A (Imax), 327A at 60%, and 253A at 100% continuous output — all at 40°C ambient. Engineered for sustained production welding in demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specs --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 30px 0 20px 0; font-size: 1.9em;\"\u003e📊 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px; border: 2px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #555; text-align: left; color: #fff;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #555; text-align: center; color: #fff;\"\u003eElfin Stick 320\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px; border: 1px solid #555; text-align: center; color: #fff;\"\u003eElfin Stick 400\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e3-Phase AC 400V (±15%) 50–60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e3-Phase AC 400V (±15%) 50–60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eMain Fuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e40A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e45A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eRated KVA (Input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e13.3 kVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e18.2 kVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eRated Output KVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e10.5 kVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e14.4 kVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eNo-Load Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e76V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e80V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eWelding Current Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e40 – 320A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #000; text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e40 – 400A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eRated Input Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e23A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e30A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eElectrode Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e1.6 – 6.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e1.6 – 6.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eDuty Cycle Imax (40°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e40% @ 320A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e40% @ 400A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eDuty Cycle 60% (40°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e261A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e327A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eDuty Cycle 100% (40°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e202A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e253A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e85%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e85%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003ePower Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.93\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.93\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003eIP21S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003eIP21S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eInsulation Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e15.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e16.46 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eDimensions (L×W×H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e500 × 250 × 410 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333; text-align: center;\"\u003e500 × 250 × 410 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- Who Is It For --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 30px 0 20px 0; font-size: 1.8em;\"\u003e👷 WHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 25px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #000; background: #fff; padding: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 1.2em; color: #000;\"\u003e🏭 Industrial Fabricators \u0026amp; Production Shops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 2.2; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural steel fabrication \u0026amp; heavy plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure vessel \u0026amp; tank fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipework \u0026amp; pipeline welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipbuilding \u0026amp; offshore fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #000; background: #fff; padding: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 1.2em; color: #000;\"\u003e🔧 Contractors \u0026amp; Maintenance Teams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 2.2; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical \u0026amp; industrial contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-site maintenance \u0026amp; repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerator-powered remote locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMining \u0026amp; heavy industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelding training \u0026amp; certification centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Scope of Delivery --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 15px 20px; margin: 30px 0 0 0; font-size: 1.8em;\"\u003eSCOPE OF DELIVERY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e✓ Standard Fittings — Elfin Stick 400\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; border: 2px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 60%; color: #333;\"\u003e3m 50mm² Earth Lead (500A Earth Clamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 20%; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 20%; color: #555;\"\u003eA80403-006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #333;\"\u003e3m 50mm² Welding Lead (500A Electrode Holder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eA80404-012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #333; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e⊕ Options \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px; border: 2px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 60%; color: #333;\"\u003e4m TIG 26V Torch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 20%; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 20%; color: #555;\"\u003eA13301-019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quality --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 2px solid #000; padding: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-size: 1.4em; color: #000; text-align: center;\"\u003e✓ QUALITY \u0026amp; SAFETY — MADE FOR EUROPE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCE Marking\u003c\/strong\u003e for the European market\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eIP21S\u003c\/strong\u003e ingress protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eClass F\u003c\/strong\u003e insulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVRD\u003c\/strong\u003e selectable for safe open-circuit voltage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e85%\u003c\/strong\u003e efficiency \/ \u003cstrong\u003e0.93\u003c\/strong\u003e power factor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\"\u003e• Temperature, voltage \u0026amp; current sensor protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\"\u003e• Generator friendly — voltage spike protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.9; color: #333;\"\u003e• Anti-sticking built in as standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 40px 30px; text-align: center; border: 3px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 2em; color: #fff;\"\u003e⚡ INDUSTRIAL MMA PERFORMANCE STARTS HERE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.8; color: #fff;\"\u003eElfin Stick 400 — Structural Steel, Heavy Plate \u0026amp; Beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMMA\/ARC. Lift TIG. 400A. Hot Start. Arc Force. VRD. Industrial results. Every time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.hx-faq details{border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;}\n.hx-faq details summary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;user-select:none;}\n.hx-faq details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\n.hx-faq details summary::after{content:'+';font-size:20px;color:#cc0000;font-weight:400;flex-shrink:0;margin-left:12px;}\n.hx-faq details[open] summary::after{content:'−';}\n.hx-faq details[open] summary{color:#cc0000;}\n.hx-faq .faq-body{padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:#444;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #fff; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hx-faq\" style=\"margin-bottom: 28px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the Elfin Stick 320 and Elfin Stick 400?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThe key difference is output capacity. The \u003cstrong\u003eElfin Stick 320\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers up to 320A (40A main fuse, 13.3 kVA input) and is suited for medium-heavy industrial MMA welding with electrodes up to 6.0mm. The \u003cstrong\u003eElfin Stick 400\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers up to 400A (45A main fuse, 18.2 kVA input) and is designed for the heaviest industrial applications — thick plate, large-diameter electrodes, and sustained high-current production welding. Both share the same dimensions, IP21S protection, and feature set.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does Hot Start do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot Start\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a brief current boost at the moment of arc ignition — making it significantly easier to strike an arc, especially with cellulosic and low-hydrogen electrodes. It prevents the electrode from sticking to the workpiece at the start of the weld and ensures a clean, reliable arc initiation every time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Arc Force and why does it matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArc Force\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called Arc Control or Dig) automatically increases the welding current when the arc length shortens — preventing the electrode from sticking and maintaining a stable arc. This is particularly important for positional welding, root passes, and when using electrodes that require a short arc length. The Elfin Stick 400 allows Arc Force to be adjusted to suit different electrode types and welding positions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is VRD and when should I use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVRD (Voltage Reduction Device)\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces the open-circuit voltage to a safe level (typically below 35V) when the machine is not actively welding. This is a critical safety feature for confined spaces, wet environments, and elevated work platforms where accidental contact with the electrode could be dangerous. VRD is selectable on the Elfin Stick 400 — it can be enabled for high-risk environments and disabled when maximum arc performance is required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it compatible with diesel generators?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eYes. The Elfin Stick 400 is designed to work with diesel generators and includes protection against voltage spikes — making it reliable for remote site and outdoor use where grid power is unavailable or unstable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Elfin Stick 400 CE certified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eYes. The Elfin Stick 400 is fully \u003cstrong\u003eCE certified\u003c\/strong\u003e and compliant with EU Low Voltage and EMC Directives. IP21S protection and Class F insulation make it suitable for professional workshop and site use across Europe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat warranty is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eAll Headux machines include a \u003cstrong\u003e2-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e backed by our German engineering team. Contact us at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eheadux.de\/pages\/contact-us\u003c\/a\u003e for warranty claims or technical assistance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Headux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45019184857224,"sku":null,"price":736.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/2293\/2104\/files\/3A1601F8757C93418B092238EC9089ED.jpg?v=1775803353","url":"https:\/\/headux.de\/products\/elfin-stick-400","provider":"headux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}