Rapid Ref : CK-TS300LD Mfr Ref : TS300LD

CK Trailing Shield for 3 Series Torches with Large Gas Lens
TS300LD CK-TS300LD

Name: CK Trailing Shield for 3 Series Torches with Large Gas Lens
SKU: CK-TS300LD
Price: 79.55 GBP

£79.55 EX VAT

SSP Suggested Selling Price = £159.10 YOU SAVE £79.55

Buy in 3 easy interest free payments of £26.52^† with

For use with CK17 (WP17, HW17), CK18 (WP18, HW18), CK26 (WP26, HW26), CK150, CK210, CK300, CK350 style torches and all interchangeable competitive torch models. Used with 3 Series Large Diameter Gas Lens parts, includes TS300LD-C Cup Assembly, Special 3 Series TS300 Gas Lens and 25' of 3 Series Argon Hose with fitting.

TIG Accessories FAQs

Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing and using accessories for TIG welding.

What accessories might I need for TIG welding?

Beyond the machine, torch and consumables, a range of extras can make TIG welding easier or give better results. Common ones include water coolers for water-cooled torches, trailing shields and purge chambers for better gas protection, purging aids such as flux and tape for stainless steel, gauges for setting tungsten stick-out and checking gas flow, adaptors and quick connectors for gas and water, arc starters that add features to simple machines, and trolleys to carry the equipment.

What you need depends on your machine, your torch and the metals you weld.

What should I put in a water cooler?

Use the coolant recommended by the cooler's maker. Plain tap water can cause scale, algae and corrosion, and in cold weather can freeze and damage the pump and hoses. A proper coolant mixture protects against these problems.

Check the level before you weld, top up with the correct fluid, and never run the torch without coolant flowing. Change the coolant at the intervals the maker gives, and follow the maker's instructions on disposal.

What is a trailing shield and when do I need one?

A trailing shield is an attachment that fits behind the torch cup and sends a stream of shielding gas over the weld after the torch has passed. Some metals, such as titanium and stainless steel, stay hot enough to oxidise as they cool, so the extra gas protects them while they cool down.

It is most useful for reactive metals and for welds where discolouration is not acceptable. It must match your torch and be fitted so that it follows the weld evenly.

What are purge flux, backing tape and foil tape for?

They are ways of protecting the back (root) side of a weld from air. Purge flux is a paste painted on the reverse of a stainless steel joint to protect it from oxidation when a gas purge is not practical. Backing tape is stuck to the back of the joint to protect the root. Foil or similar tape is also used to seal the ends and gaps of a joint when it is purged with gas.

Which is right depends on the metal and the job. Flux residue must be cleaned off afterwards, and some industries restrict what may be used, so check the requirements for your work and the maker's instructions.

See all 6 questions for this category