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CK FlexLoc FL130 2 Series 130 Amp TIG Torch with 3.8m Superflex Mono Cable, G3/8" Machine Connection
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Name: CK FlexLoc FL130 2 Series 130 Amp TIG Torch with 3.8m Superflex Mono Cable, G3/8" Machine Connection
SKU: CK-FL1312SF
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CK Flex Loc

The Flex-Loc™ series torch is a variable-angle torch that locks into any position within a 360-degree rotation. Interchangeable heads allow different size tungsten and head sizes to be quickly and efficiently changed. The patented Flex-Loc™ TIG Torch is available in water-cooled and gas-cooled models. Great for applications requiring a unique angle yet allowing the user a rigid torch. Ergonomically designed to help eliminate fatigue.

Applications: Cup walking on pipe root welds, welds that require a mirror to access weldment, and welds requiring different tungsten sizes.

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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

CK Superflex Lead For parts for this torch, click here.

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CK FlexLoc Air Cooled Torch Packages FAQs

Answers to common questions about complete air-cooled TIG torch packages with a flexible one-piece cable and a machine connection.

Is an air-cooled TIG torch enough, or do I need a water-cooled one?

For lower welding currents an air-cooled torch is the usual choice. TWI notes that lower currents use smaller electrodes and air cooling, while higher currents need a larger torch and water cooling. Air-cooled torches can also get too hot during long, continuous welding runs.

Look at the highest current you will actually weld at and how long you weld without a break, then compare that with the torch rating on its data plate and in the manual. If you regularly run near the limit, step up to a higher-rated or water-cooled torch rather than pushing the air-cooled one.

What does the duty cycle rating on a TIG torch mean?

Duty cycle is the percentage of a set period, commonly 10 minutes, for which a torch can carry a stated current without overheating. For example, a 60% rating at a stated current means the torch can be used at that current for about 6 minutes in every 10, with the remaining 4 minutes as cooling time.

Ratings depend on the maker, the test method and whether the figure is for DC or AC, so read the torch data plate or manual rather than assuming. Running above the rated current or duty cycle overheats the handle and cable and can shorten the life of the torch.

How does the AC rating of a TIG torch compare with the DC rating, and does it matter for aluminium?

Aluminium and magnesium form tough oxides, so TWI says an AC power source is typically needed to weld them. Makers' data sheets for air-cooled torches usually list a lower current for AC than for DC at the same duty cycle, so the figure that matters for aluminium is often the lower one.

Check the AC rating, not just the headline DC figure, when you plan to weld aluminium. If you need to run close to the AC limit for thicker material or longer welds, a higher-rated or water-cooled torch is usually the safer choice. The data plate and manual give the exact figures for your torch.

How do I choose between a shorter and a longer torch cable?

A longer cable gives more reach from the machine, which helps on large fabrications or when the machine has to stay put. A shorter cable is easier to manage, less likely to tangle or get trodden on, and has fewer places to kink.

Choose the shortest length that comfortably reaches your work without pulling on the connections. Extra cable can be coiled loosely, never in tight loops, and should be kept away from sharp edges and heat. Always keep within the current rating given by the maker for that cable, which is on the data plate or in the manual.

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CK FlexLoc FL130 2 Series 130 Amp TIG Torch with 3.8m Superflex Mono Cable, G3/8" Machine ConnectionFL1312SF CK-FL1312SF

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CK FlexLoc Air Cooled Torch Packages FAQs

Is an air-cooled TIG torch enough, or do I need a water-cooled one?

What does the duty cycle rating on a TIG torch mean?

How does the AC rating of a TIG torch compare with the DC rating, and does it matter for aluminium?

How do I choose between a shorter and a longer torch cable?

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