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This pack of replacement diffuser screens are only made to fit the BBW cups.
To apply accurately, please moisten the inside of the glass cup, then push the diffuser inside the cup to install properly.
Questions about TIG torch gas diffusers: what they do, how to size and fit them, and how to look after them.
A diffuser, sometimes called a gas lens screen or insert, sits in the front of the torch head and breaks up the shielding gas as it flows through fine mesh. That removes much of the swirl and gives a smoother, more even column of gas over the arc and weld pool.Smooth flow matters because turbulent gas can draw air into the shield and contaminate the weld. A diffuser therefore improves coverage for a given gas flow and cup, and it lets you hold the electrode further out of the cup when the joint demands it.
Diffusers are sized by electrode diameter, so match the diffuser to the tungsten you use, together with the matching collet. A diffuser for a 2.4 mm electrode will not suit a 1.6 mm or 3.2 mm one.Also make sure it is made for your torch type and body style. Torch heads differ, so check the manual or the type marking on the head. If you weld with more than one electrode size, you need a diffuser and collet for each size, and kits that group the parts together can make that easier.
A standard collet body releases gas through a ring of small holes, which gives little control over the flow once it leaves. A diffuser forces the gas through layers of mesh first, which evens it out and reduces turbulence.In practice the diffuser gives steadier shielding on the same gas flow, and it generally allows more electrode extension. For simple practice or non-critical work a standard collet body is usually adequate, so the choice depends on the quality of weld the job needs.
Further than with a standard collet body. A standard collet body generally keeps the tungsten within the inside diameter of the cup, whereas the smoother, more uniform flow from a diffuser or gas lens lets the electrode stand out past the cup. How far you can go depends on the cup size, gas flow and current, so extend only as far as the joint requires and no further.Check your torch maker's guidance for any limit, and start with a short extension, adding length only if access demands it. A longer extension exposes more hot tungsten to air at arc start and stop, so allow adequate pre-flow and post-flow, and watch for discolouration or porosity.