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CK 24 Flex Head, Gas Cooled 90amp ACHF or DCSP @ 100% 20.9cm (8-1/4 in), 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 overbraid 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.
A flexible head lets you bend the neck to the angle the joint needs, which helps with tight spaces, awkward overhead joints and work around framework. A rigid head holds one fixed angle, so it is steadier for repeat work where the approach is always the same.Treat a rigid head as rigid: forcing it to bend can break the torch. If you are not sure which suits your joints, think about the tightest corner you regularly weld and whether you need to change angle during the job. Heads and parts are made to fit particular torch styles, so check the data plate and manual before ordering.
Duty cycle describes how long a torch can work at a given current before it needs to cool down. It is usually quoted over a ten-minute period, and it is tied to a particular current, so a torch that copes with a high duty cycle at a lower current may need much more rest at a higher one. A rating of 100% means continuous welding without forced breaks.Air-cooled torches rely on the shielding gas and the surrounding air for cooling, so they suit lighter, shorter or intermittent welding. For long, hot runs at high current a water-cooled torch is usually a better fit. Always check the rating on the torch data plate for the current and polarity (AC or DC) you intend to use.
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.
