APPLETON, Wis. 22 May 2007— Designed to meet the demands of continuous mechanized TIG welding in confined and harsh environments, Weldcraft offers the WP-22 and WP-23 lines of machine torches. Available in either 7 3/4-in. or 4 1/2-in. sizes, these torches fit nearly any fixture configuration and feature Weldcraft’s signature quality and unmatched features.

Both torches feature front or back tungsten loading and tightening and a heavy-duty power cable that can withstand the toughest environments. Optional gas lenses are available for all four WP-22 and WP-23 torch models.

Designed for light- to medium-amperage applications with tight spatial requirements, the WP-22 is a water-cooled torch rated to 250 amps at 100 percent duty cycle. The WP-22A torch is 7 3/4-in. long and uses a 7-in. tungsten electrode. The WP-22B torch is 4 1/2-in. long and takes 3-in. electrodes. Both torches accept tungsten ranging from .040- to 1/8-in. diameter.

Ideal for thin material applications with V-Block mounting fixtures, the air-cooled WP-23 line of torches are rated to 150 amps at 60 percent duty cycle. Available either as the 7 3/4-in. WP-23A torch or the 4 1/2-in. WP-23B torch, with corresponding 7-in. or 3-in. tungsten sizes, this series of torches features consumables (excluding the collets) that are interchangeable with the WP-20 manual torch series.

For more information, contact Weldcraft at 800-752-7620 or 920-882-6800; fax: 920-882-6840; visit www.weldcraft.com; e-mail customerservice@weldcraft.com or write to Weldcraft Customer Service, 2741 N. Roemer Road, Appleton, WI 54911.

Weldcraft is the world’s leading manufacturer of GTAW (TIG) welding torches and accessories. A broad line of premium products includes the unique Crafter Series, Legacy™ Series, MicroTig,™ Quick Connect System,™ WP Series, and Single Piece Collet/Collet Body.

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