Thread: Replacement TIG torch suggestions

Originally Posted by DoctorWu

This place in the UK has a lot of gear. Here's the 220 at about $217AUD.
Can anyone find a better dealer? I need a few new bits.

Buy TTC 220 4M - Tig Torch. Air Cooled. Other Lengths Available Click here. - Welding Supplies from Rapid Welding

Thanks DoctorWu
I like the Kemppi gear, more expensive but probably only have to buy once.

Do you know if Rapid ship to Aust? I would consider it if I can't find something here.

Originally Posted by johncar

Thanks DoctorWu
I like the Kemppi gear, more expensive but probably only have to buy once.

Do you know if Rapid ship to Aust? I would consider it if I can't find something here.

I'm about to find out if they'll send here, but the cost of O/S freight is getting ridiculous now. I'll let you know.

Originally Posted by DoctorWu

Have a look at these. I'm biased I know. I'm using a basic 220 which is smaller than the WP torches and the adjustable finger grips do work.

http://www.kemppi.com/inet/kemppi/kit.nsf/DocsPlWeb/TTC_om_EN.PDF//TTC_om_EN.PDF

DoctorWu, I had a go on one of these today on a mate's Kemppi. Not too bad and certainly flexible in terms of the finger grips - but not quite for me, so going to keep looking. thanks for the suggestion. Cheers - Mick

Hi All,
Bit of a lurker here. For tig bits and pieces try the IWWS site for a fairly clean break down of everything. They are a wholesaler who supply to pretty much every welding shop in Australia and as a supplier of generic copies are well priced and they should be able to put you on to someone local.

The 9,17 etc series are designated as a Linde style torch and are the most common and you should be able to buy parts for these at any weld shop. The Kemppi's (as well as most brand names) will use the same front end as the Linde style torches. Other torches out there are Airco (18,35 series) but are less common in the wild.

You will also find the modular tig torches (usually US made and probaly listed on the IWWS) are seen from time to time. Not very common though.

Also check that site for the Dinse plugs and associated tig fittings as well. They will do the dinse power/gas connection to convert a MMA machine to a scratch tig unit. I think I saw a mention about ESAB connectors as well. These are an OKC fitting which are slightly different to the normal dinse as they will have a rounded barb compared to the square barb.

Anyhoo, hope this helps.

BeeDub, welcome and thanks for this - lot's of stuff to browse there - and so little cash! Yes definitely helps to know what's available.

Cheers

- Mick