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CK 9 Pencil, Gas Cooled 125amp ACHF or DCSP @ 100% 15.2cm (6 in), 85gm, 2 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.
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Answers to common questions about choosing and using a complete light-duty, air-cooled TIG torch package.
A rigid head gives a stable, repeatable feel and is generally the more durable option, so it suits repetitive or precision work. A flexible head can be bent to reach awkward joints without twisting your wrist or body, which makes it more versatile; the flexible neck can loosen over time with heavy use.A pencil-style torch is slim and short, so it suits very tight access, such as small pipe or confined corners, although the grip can be less comfortable over long runs. Think about the joints you weld most and how much room you have.
The rating is the current the torch is designed to carry for a stated share of a 10-minute period, which is the usual way duty cycle is defined; some makers use a 5-minute period instead. The figure only applies at the current shown with it.Welding above that rating, or for longer than the duty cycle allows, can overheat the torch and cable. Choose a torch whose rating is at or above the current you actually weld at, and check the maker's conditions for the rating, such as AC or DC, gas type and cable length.
The HSE says the welder is responsible for daily equipment checks and for reporting defects, and that the insulation on cables, plugs and the torch should be undamaged. Look along the whole cable for cuts, crushed or kinked sections and signs of heat, and check the handle, switch and connectors for damage.Also check the torch head is assembled correctly and the gas connection is tight. If you doubt the equipment is safe, stop using it and have a competent person check or repair it before it is used again.
Yes. Argon is heavier than air and in still conditions can collect in low-lying areas, pits and enclosed spaces. The HSE warns that an atmosphere without enough oxygen can cause loss of consciousness in seconds, often without any breathlessness as a warning, and that several workers have been affected because rescuers were overcome as well.Avoid welding with shielding gas in confined spaces where you can. Where it cannot be avoided, follow your risk assessment, which should include oxygen testing, a safe system of work and emergency arrangements that do not rely on someone entering unprotected.
