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GXE505W Kemppi Flexlite GXe K5 505W Water Cooled 500A MIG Torch, with Euro Connection
  • GXE505W Kemppi Flexlite GXe K5 505W Water Cooled 500A MIG Torch, with Euro Connection
  • GXE505W Kemppi Flexlite GXe K5 505W Water Cooled 500A MIG Torch, with Euro Connection
  • GXE505W Kemppi Flexlite GXe K5 505W Water Cooled 500A MIG Torch, with Euro Connection
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Kemppi Flexlite GXe K5 505W Water Cooled 500A MIG Torch, with Euro Connection
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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.

Should I choose an air-cooled or water-cooled torch?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Air-cooled torches use the surrounding air and the shielding gas to carry heat away. They need no cooler or extra hoses, so they are simpler to set up, maintain and move, which suits field work. Their cables are heavier and less flexible at higher currents.

Water-cooled torches circulate coolant through a cooler, which gives a lighter, more flexible cable for the same current and is the usual choice for sustained high-current work, though it adds equipment and upkeep. Decide on your typical current and how long you weld at it, and check the rating at your duty cycle.

What coolant should I use in a water-cooled torch?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

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.

Why do consumables wear faster at high current, and what can I do about it?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

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?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

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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