WP26, WP18 & WP17 TIG Torch Spares

SPARES / CONSUMABLES FOR WP26, WP18 & WP17 TIG TORCHES

The WP17 TIG torch is rated to 150A DC and 115A in AC. One of the most popular torch types, the WP17 takes Weldcraft® compatible consumables listed here. The spares listed on the page are also suitable for the water cooled WP18 TIG torch – which is rated to 350A DC and 260A AC and the WP26 TIG torch – rated to 200A DC and 150A AC (Values quoted are at 60% duty cycle)
Below is an exploded diagram of a WP17 TIG Torch, showing the common consumables used:

1. Torch bodies – Available as rigid (with or without gas valve), flexible and pencil.
2. Back caps – Available as short, medium or long. Long and medium except full length tungsten electrodes whilst the short back cap is useful for intricate, difficult to reach areas.
3. Collets – Essentially the tungsten holder.  The body screws onto the torch, gripping the collet which in turn pinches the tungsten and keeps it in place. Far right (not numbered) is a short collet.  The collet should be purchased as the same size as the tungstens being used.
4. Collet Body – Screws down onto the collet to secure the tungsten in place. The collet body should be purchased as the same size as the collet and tungstens being used.
5. Ceramics – To be used with a standard collet body. Different sizes to affect the shielding gas coverage. The larger the ceramic, the larger the shielded area.
6. Long Ceramic / Nozzle
7. Collet
8. Gas Lens Body – A gas lens can be used in place of the standard collet body. Its function is to aid flow of the shielding gas and decrease turbulence. Can be purchased as a small or large size lens.
9. Gas Lens Ceramic – To be used with a gas lens.
10. Gas Lens Ceramic Long

Feel free to call our sales line to find out the correct consumables or torch spares suitable for the torch you have. If buying a machine from us, it is possible to specify which TIG torch you would like included if you have a preference. The machine listing on the website should state which torch will be supplied with the each welding machine.