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Kemppi Flexlite GXe K5 305G Air Cooled 300A MIG Torch, with Euro Connection
GXE305G

Name: Kemppi Flexlite GXe K5 305G Air Cooled 300A MIG Torch, with Euro Connection
SKU: GXE305G

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REDESIGNED WITH OVER 200 IMPROVEMENTS

The Flexlite GXe is a reliable, high-quality MIG/MAG torch series with optimised ergonomics and excellent welding performance. The improved structure enables a longer, cost-efficient lifetime for both the torch and consumables, proved by a 6-month warranty.

Long, cost-efficient lifetime
IP5X Protected against dust and humidity
Improved handle grip features and shape for better ergonomics
New lightweight on-torch remote control options
Redesigned and patented ball-joint cable is optimised for smoother wireline and reduces wrist load
Over 200 improvements made to the previous version (GX-series)
Compatible with all GX-series consumables

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Flexlite K5 Torches FAQs

Answers for buyers of air-cooled and water-cooled MIG/MAG torches with a Euro connector and a hose package: choosing, coolant, set-up and care.

What coolant should I use in a water-cooled torch?

Use a coolant made for welding torches and follow the cooler maker's instructions. Many makers advise against plain tap water: its conductivity can cause electrochemical corrosion that damages the torch and other equipment, and minerals can leave scale in the hoses. Check your cooler and torch manuals before using anything else.

Check the coolant regularly and replace it if it is contaminated, because particles can clog the cooling channels. Some makers also give a conductivity limit for the coolant, so check the manuals for how often to test it and what to replace it with.

What should I check before starting each day on a water-cooled torch?

Check that the torch is securely connected, that the hose package and torch neck show no damage, bends or impact marks, and that the coolant level is adequate. Make sure the liner suits the wire material and diameter you are about to use.

Allow time for the coolant to fill the system before you weld at high current, and look for leaks at the hose connections. If the cooler gives a flow or temperature warning, stop welding and find the cause before carrying on.

Why do consumables wear faster at high current, and what can I do about it?

At high current the front end of the torch runs hotter and sees more spatter and heat, so the nozzle, contact tip and diffuser wear sooner. An overloaded torch will overheat the nozzle in particular, so use a torch whose rating is suited to your current and duty cycle.

Keep the nozzle clear of spatter, keep every front-end part tight, and replace worn parts promptly. For abrasive wires or heavy loads, ask your supplier or the maker about harder contact tip materials.

How do I know when a contact tip needs replacing?

Look at the tip rather than counting hours. Replace it when the bore has worn oval, is clogged, or the tip is discoloured from overheating. A worn tip often shows up as a wandering arc, extra spatter or burnback.

Fit the correct bore for the wire diameter, tighten it firmly with a suitable tool so it seats flat on the holder, and blow out the wire path with compressed air when you change it. There is no need to change a tip that is still in good condition just because it has been in use for a while.

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