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spent on changing bodies. Torch bodies of varying lengths and angles can now be swapped with ease, so that one welding torch and hosepack form the base for different components such that all welding tasks are covered. More than 40 different torch bodies are available to choose from for TIG welding and over 80 for MIG/MAG. These also include flexible torch bodies that can be individually bent to shape. The welder simply presses and turns the torch body to release it from the hosepack: absolutely no tools are needed. The new torch body is then locked in place by inserting and rotating it. The system works with both gas-cooled and water-cooled devices. The Fronius Multilock System also proves its worth in the event of a fault: if the hosepack is unaffected, but the torch body is damaged, each component can be independently replaced in next to no time using the Multilock connection. Moreover, spare parts are always available from Fronius. Consequently, a modular torch system not only provides greater flexibility, it also enables resource- conserving and sustainable use of the system. The extremely long service life of the welding torch components also plays a part here. Fronius designs its wearing parts to enable optimal heat dissipation, significantly extending their life. For instance, Fronius uses a high-quality copper alloy for contact tips, and the outer tubes for the MIG/MAG torch body are made from stainless steel, while the
hosepack components also feature high- quality materials. When designing the welding torch, the developers at Fronius not only had their sights set on flexibility and ease of repair. Promoting safety for welders was, if anything, an even greater consideration. As a result of their efforts, the modular MIG/MAG welding torch system can now easily be upgraded to function as a fume extraction torch. The FumeEx kit is compatible with all TPS/i-MIG/MAG welding torches from Fronius. It ensures that welding fumes are extracted at the point at which they are generated. The developers were also focused on enabling easy, comfortable, and ergonomic handling as far as possible: non-slip, soſt components on the handle ensure a secure hold for the new welding torch generation. The
Fronius supplies flexible torch bodies for both MIG/MAG and TIG that can be individually bent to shape, enabling their use for situations where part accessibility is particularly challenging
ergonomically shaped handle protects the hand musculature from early fatigue. In addition, the ball joint between the torch and the hosepack plus the soſt materials used for the hosepack enable effortless, flexible handling. Welders can also choose between different operating elements depending on personal preference. The Up- Down rocker switch or the rotatable potentiometer make it easy to control the amperage, while the JobMaster function makes it possible to select and activate saved parameters (jobs) on the power source using the welding torch. This function is especially useful if the power source is not within hand reach – such as in the case of repair and installation work. Finally, even the control module can be replaced, should the welding requirements change. ■
The torch body and operating
elements can be swapped on the modular MIG/MAG welding torch system – all that is needed for the installation of a Multilock welding torch is a Multilock shielding gas hosepack
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