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Kemppi Flexlite GC 223G MIG MIM Torch 3M for all MinarcMig Models. Replaces - MMG 18, 20 & 22
GC223GMIM3

Name: Kemppi Flexlite GC 223G MIG MIM Torch 3M for all MinarcMig Models. Replaces - MMG 18, 20 & 22
SKU: GC223GMIM3
Price: 159.20 GBP

£159.20 EX VAT

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Torch fitted with 0.8mm contact tip and 0.6 - 1mm Wire Liner for Steel.

Flexlite GC offers a great deal of benefits for Kemppi entry-level MIG welding guns.

Flexlite GC offers a good choice for MIG /MAG welders who appreciate an easy-to-use welding gun equipped with a durable and flexible coaxial cable.

In a class of its own, the Flexlite GC welding gun is also available with a rotatable neck that gives you easy access to welded workpieces, enhancing the welder’s ergonomics.

Features

Long Consumable Life – durable Kemppi consumables support welding quality and productivity
Less Parts, Low Costs – streamline your workshop inventory with fewer consumable parts
Enhanced Ergonomics – optional pistol grip handle with a firm grip allows a natural position for the wrist, improving work quality

MinarcMig MMG Torches FAQs

Straight answers to the questions people ask most when replacing or looking after the torch on a compact MIG welder that takes its own dedicated torch.

Can I fit any MIG torch to a compact welder that uses its own torch type?

Not always. Many machines use the common Euro-style central connector, so a torch with that fitting goes straight on. Some compact machines use their own connection, and a torch made for a different machine may not fit electrically, mechanically or for the trigger wiring.

Adaptors exist for some combinations, but they depend on the exact machine, so do not assume. Check what the machine's torch connection is and only fit a torch the machine maker says is suitable.

How do I make sure I order the right replacement torch?

Start with the machine's data plate and manual, and note the torch connection type, the cable length, the wire size and wire type the machine is set up for, and whether the torch is air-cooled. A photo of the connector end of the old torch also helps.

Compare those details with the replacement, including the trigger connection and the consumables it uses. If anything is unclear, talk to our team before you order, as an incompatible torch will not feed or switch properly.

Which parts of the torch wear out first?

The contact tip wears fastest, followed by the gas nozzle, the diffuser and the liner. The tip carries the current and guides the wire, so its hole wears oval over time. The nozzle collects spatter, and the liner slowly wears or clogs with dirt and debris.

Changing these parts when they wear, rather than waiting for weld quality to suffer, keeps the arc steady and protects the rest of the torch. Spares must suit your wire size and the torch's front-end design.

What size contact tip do I need?

The tip must match the diameter of the wire you are using. A tip with a hole that is too large gives poor current transfer, a wandering arc and faster wear, while one that is too small makes the wire stick or burn back.

Change the tip when its hole is no longer round, or when it is discoloured by overheating. Tighten it firmly, because a loose tip overheats, and do not file the hole to try to rescue it. If you change wire size, change the tip too.

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