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CK 24 Flex Head, gas-cooled 90 amp ACHF or DCSP @ 100% 20.9cm (8.25"), 64gm, 8 series head accessories.
Fitted with CK's Superflex Cable
Lightest most flexible cable assemblies available.
Available for all gas-cooled or water-cooled torches.
Lightweight silicon rubber hose with nylon over braid protection to resist abrasion.
Replaces heavy, stiff cables increasing range of motion.
Stays flexible even in the coldest environments.
Great for intricate precise welding applications.
For parts for this torch, click here.
Answers to common questions about compact, low-profile air-cooled TIG torches for tight-access welding.
Often, yes. A standard collet body lets the gas exit through a ring of small holes into the cup, while a gas lens uses fine screens to spread the gas into a smoother, more even column. That better shield is what allows you to extend the tungsten a little further to reach into corners and grooves, and it can often give good coverage with less gas.A gas lens matters most for DC work. For AC welding on aluminium it is less important, and some welders go back to a standard collet body with a smaller cup and slightly more flow. Collet bodies, collets and cups must match your torch style and your tungsten diameter, so use the maker's parts list.
For AC welding of aluminium, zirconiated tungsten is the usual preferred choice. For DC welding of steel and stainless, ceriated or lanthanated tungsten are generally accepted general-purpose electrodes. Pure tungsten also works on AC but wears faster.The tungsten diameter must suit the current you are using and the collet and collet body fitted, and compact torches generally take smaller diameters. If you are unsure, start with the tungsten maker's current chart and the torch manual, and check that the collet body and collet match the tungsten diameter.
Yes. The HSE says ozone can irritate the throat and airways and can be produced when TIG welding stainless steel and aluminium. Tight-access jobs can trap fume close to the breathing zone, so the work position matters.The HSE's order of control is to avoid or reduce exposure first, then use local exhaust ventilation close to the weld, then respiratory protective equipment where needed. If you can smell ozone while extraction is running, the fume is not being fully captured and extra protection is needed. Extraction does not work outdoors, so rely on suitable respiratory protection there. Base your arrangements on a risk assessment, not on the torch alone.
Tight corners usually call for more stick-out, but a longer stick-out moves the tungsten tip away from the gas cup, so the shield becomes less secure. Larger cups allow longer stick-out but limit access, which is why low-profile consumables and gas lenses are popular for tight work.With more stick-out you generally need good pre-flow, because argon is heavier than air and has to flood the corner first, and you may need a slightly higher flow. There is no single safe length: it depends on cup size, gas lens, current, and drafts. Keep it as short as the joint allows and check for discoloured welds or an unstable arc.
