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CK Amptrak Linear Amperage Control with Velcro Straps for Lincoln Electric Machines, 5 pin Plug
Lincoln5Pin-LA-RC

Name: CK Amptrak Linear Amperage Control with Velcro Straps for Lincoln Electric Machines, 5 pin Plug
SKU: Lincoln5Pin-LA-RC

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The Amptrak™ remote current control provides remote on-off control of the welding machine contactor and/or gas and water solenoid control, as well as a full range current output control. The fitted Velcro straps are a one size fits all solution that can be easily retrofitted to all torch handle diameters. A built in strain-relief prevents the control cord from being pulled out or damaged.

Linear slide actuator for complete on/off and full amperage control
Velcro strap attachment to fit all TIG torches
Adapts to most standard TIG power supplies
Protected against high frequency

Compatible with Lincoln Electric Machines, 10K Ohm Potentiometer rating, 5 Pin Plug.

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Lincoln Electric Machine Remotes FAQs

Foot pedals and hand-held amperage controls that plug into a compatible TIG machine, and how to get the best from them.

What does the pedal do through its full travel?

On a TIG foot pedal, pressing down raises the welding current. Pressing it fully down gives the maximum current that has been set, and lifting your foot right off ends the weld and starts the post-flow gas cycle.

In between, you are feathering the current, for example to build heat as you start and to ease off at the end of a run. Always check the machine's manual to see exactly how your pedal behaves, because start and finish settings differ from machine to machine.

My pedal never seems to reach full current. Is it faulty?

Not necessarily. With a pedal, the machine sets the ceiling and the pedal varies the output below it, so pressing fully down gives the maximum you have set and no more.

Some pedals also have a knob that caps the output further, so at half setting full pedal travel only gives about half of the machine's maximum. Check the current set on the machine panel and any limit knob on the pedal before suspecting a fault. If both are right and the current still does not follow your foot, check the lead, plug and the machine's manual.

Is it safe to change the tungsten or cup while the pedal is plugged in?

Switch the machine off at the power source before changing the tungsten electrode or the gas cup. Pedals and torch switches can start the arc, and on a machine with high-frequency start that means a high-voltage pulse at the torch, so an accidental press is a real hazard.

Keep your foot clear of the pedal while you work at the torch. Damaged torches or leads, such as ones repaired with insulating tape, are a risk, so replace them. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and your own risk assessment.

The pedal starts the arc but will not change the current. What does that mean?

A foot pedal normally contains two separate parts: a switch that starts and stops the output, and a potentiometer (variable resistor) that sets the current. Each uses its own pins in the plug, so one can work while the other fails.

If the arc starts but the current stays fixed, check that the plug is fully seated and the machine is set to take its current from the remote. If those are right, the current-control part of the pedal, its lead or its plug may be worn or damaged. Check the machine's manual for the pin connections and have a competent person test and repair it.

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