Wp17 Gas Lens

WP17 Gas Lens – Superior Shielding Gas Flow for WP17 TIG Torches

Full Description:

The WP17 Gas Lens is an essential upgrade for your WP17 series air-cooled TIG welding torch, designed to provide a significantly improved shielding gas flow compared to standard collet bodies with screens. This enhanced gas flow is laminar (smooth and even), which offers several key benefits for achieving higher quality TIG welds.   

By creating a more uniform blanket of shielding gas around the weld pool, a WP17 gas lens provides superior protection against atmospheric contamination, resulting in cleaner, stronger, and porosity-free welds. The laminar flow also reduces turbulence, which can draw in air and compromise the shielding effect.

One of the key advantages of using a gas lens is the ability to extend the tungsten electrode further out from the cup while still maintaining effective shielding. This extended tungsten stick-out provides the welder with improved visibility of the weld joint, particularly in tight corners or complex geometries, leading to greater precision and control.   

A WP17 gas lens assembly typically replaces the standard collet body and includes a series of fine mesh screens within a specialized body. It is designed to be compatible with standard WP17 ceramic cups, although larger diameter cups are often recommended to take full advantage of the wider gas coverage offered by the lens. Upgrading to a WP17 gas lens is a cost-effective way to significantly improve your TIG welding performance and the quality of your welds.

Features:

• Designed for WP17 Series Torches: Specifically engineered for compatibility with WP17 air-cooled TIG welding torches.
• Superior Laminar Gas Flow: Provides a smooth and even flow of shielding gas for optimal protection.   
• Improved Shielding Gas Coverage: Reduces atmospheric contamination, leading to cleaner and stronger welds.   
• Allows for Extended Tungsten Stick-Out: Enhances visibility of the weld joint, improving precision.   
• Reduces Gas Turbulence: Minimizes the risk of drawing in air and compromising the shielding effect.
• Compatible with Standard WP17 Cups: Though larger cups are often preferred.
• Easy to Install Upgrade: Replaces the standard collet body.
• Contributes to Higher Quality Welds: Essential for achieving optimal results in various TIG welding applications.   

If you are looking to improve the quality of your TIG welds, achieve better shielding gas coverage, and enhance your visibility of the weld pool when using a WP17 series torch, the WP17 Gas Lens is a highly recommended and effective upgrade.