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GXE223G3 Kemppi Flexlite GXe K3 223G Air Cooled 200A MIG Torch, w/ Euro Connection - 3.0m
  • GXE223G3 Kemppi Flexlite GXe K3 223G Air Cooled 200A MIG Torch, w/ Euro Connection - 3.0m
  • GXE223G3 Kemppi Flexlite GXe K3 223G Air Cooled 200A MIG Torch, w/ Euro Connection - 3.0m
  • GXE223G3 Kemppi Flexlite GXe K3 223G Air Cooled 200A MIG Torch, w/ Euro Connection - 3.0m
  • GXE223G3 Kemppi Flexlite GXe K3 223G Air Cooled 200A MIG Torch, w/ Euro Connection - 3.0m
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Kemppi Flexlite GXe K3 223G Air Cooled 200A MIG Torch, w/ Euro Connection - 3.0m
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The Flexlite GXe MIG/MAG torch series is built to meet the demands of professional welders who need reliability, precision, and durability in every weld. Designed for demanding welding tasks, the Flexlite GXe enables excellent control, precision, and comfort – day after day, weld after weld.

  • Long, cost-efficient lifetime
  • IP5X Protected against dust and humidity
  • Improved handle grip features and shape for better ergonomics
  • Lightweight on-torch remote control options
  • Coaxial cable Kemppi Flexcoax with coaxial bending support delivers high flexibility
  • Compatible with all GX-series consumables

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How can I tell that a MIG contact tip is worn out?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

The first and most telling sign is a bore that is no longer round. Wire passing through at high temperature wears the hole into an oval or egg shape, which can let the wire wander and the arc become erratic. Comparing the bore with a new tip of the same size is the simplest check.

Burnback, where the wire fuses into the tip, is another reason to replace it, as are poor arc starts or wire that feeds unevenly. Burnback is often caused by wire feed that is too slow or by the wrong tip-to-work distance, so correct those as well as fitting a new tip. Spatter inside the bore can sometimes be cleared, but a bore that stays blocked or enlarged needs a new tip.

How do I match the contact tip to my wire and torch?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Match two things. First, the bore must suit the wire: a tip that is too large for the wire (for example a larger tip used with thinner wire) is a common cause of burnback, while a very tight bore can collect spatter. Second, the thread, length and style must suit your torch, so check the torch manual or the markings on the old part. Parts from different torch designs may not interchange.

Fit the tip hand-tight, then snug it with a tip wrench. A loose tip can overheat, and discoloured threads are the clearest sign of one. For stainless steel or aluminium wire, check which tip material or bore the torch maker recommends.

When should I replace the liner, and how do I choose the right one?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Replace the liner when it is worn, kinked or blocked, which shows as wire that drags or feeds unevenly. A simple check is to loosen the drive rolls, lay the torch flat and pull the wire through by hand: if it will not pull freely, both the wire and the liner need looking at.

Match the liner to the wire diameter and type, and trim it as the manufacturer directs. Cutting it too short is the most common cause of early failure and leaves the wire unsupported, so use the trim gauge if one is supplied. Remove burrs from both cut ends, because a sharp edge can shave the wire. Do not run a torch without a liner, because the wire will not be supported along the torch. Check the manual for the correct length and fixings.

What changes when I weld aluminium wire instead of steel?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Aluminium wire is soft and easily shaved. Torch makers recommend a PTFE or nylon liner, because a steel coil liner shaves the wire and the debris clogs the liner. U-groove drive rolls are preferred over V-groove or knurled ones, which can damage the wire and leave shavings in the feed system.

Aluminium also needs a contact tip with a larger bore than steel wire of the same size, because the wire expands when heated and can otherwise burn back and fuse in the tip. The same torch may need different consumables for aluminium and steel, so check the torch maker's recommendations for the wire you plan to use, and keep drive roll tension low.

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