Section 2 - TIG welding

General information and choice criteria

3551-046

0255-029

2000-173
Scheme of a manual installation for TIG welding

Filler wire Welding Regulator

torch flowmeter

Remote Inert gas Metal transfer

control cylinder
for power
source
Tungsten
electrode Filler
wire
Gas nozzle
Power Inert
source atmosphere
Arc

Welding Weld
direction pool

Criteria choice for TIG power sources

Name Supply Welding current Arc striking Cycle Pulse Weight
(kg)
DC AC Amps PAC HF

PRESTOTIG 160 PFC Single phase  - 10 to 160   Simple No 9.5

PRESTOTIG 180 PRO Single phase  - 5 to 160   Semi-extended Yes 9.5

PRESTOTIG 220 PRO Single phase  - 5 to 220   Semi-extended Yes 9.5

PRESTOTIG II DC 310 (W) Three phase  - 5 to 300   Extended Yes 20 (29*)

PRESTOTIG II DC 410 (W) Three phase  - 5 to 400   Extended Yes 31 (40*)

ADMIRAL 350 W DC Three phase  - 4 to 350   Extended Yes 99

SAXOTIG 160 AC/DC Single phase   5 to 150 -  Simple Yes 21

PRESTOTIG 240 AC/DC (W) Single phase   3 to 230   Extended Yes 17 (26*)

PRESTOTIG 310 AC/DC (W) Three phase   3 to 300   Extended Yes 25 (33*)

PRESTOTIG 350 W AC/DC Three phase   3 to 350   Extended Yes 74

ADMIRAL 500 W AC/DC Three phase   4 to 500   Extended Yes 149

* water cooled version

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PAC SYSTEM arc striking device Preheating stage
Allows positioning on the joint and preheating
Pre-gas of the metal to be welded.

Welding Up slope
Contact Makes it possible to reach the welding current
level progressively.
Slope
down Down slope
Arc on and
post-gas Avoids the crater (shrinkage cavity) at the end
of the bead when welding stops.
End setting
Allows slower cooling of the weld pool and
HF arc striking device selection of a “lighted arc” welding cycle, which
is very useful when welding in position.
Pre-gas
HF Welding Post-gas
striking
device Protects the weld pool and tungsten electrode
during cooling.
Slope
down Balance
and Allows welding using alternating current (light
post-gas
alloys) to favour cleaning or penetration.
Pulsed system
Avoids collapse of the weld pool during welding
HF arc striking device of thin thicknesses by time phasing the welding
current between a high value (hot time) and a
low value (cold time).
Simplified Extended Clamping
Saves time during spot welding operations
by avoiding having to go through the whole
welding cycle.
2nd welding
Welding HF arc striking
Pre-gas

Up slope

Down slope

Post-gas

Pre-gas
Initial current setting
Up slope

Down slope
Final current stage
Post-gas

(permanent
mode)
TIG welding glossary
European CE standards
They guarantee a quality of construction,
chemical and mechanical characteristics
and a level of safety. All SAF-FRO power
sources have CE certification. They impose
construction according to European directives.
• Directive 89/336 imposes limitation of
emissions of electromagnetic interferences.
• The low voltage directives impose
manufacturing, safety and performance rules.
EN 60974-1, device capacities are given
according to a welding current delivered at a
given duty cycle.
level
System involving a distant striking of the
electric arc without contact between the
tungsten electrode and the part to be welded.
Welding Arc striking on contact
(permanent
System involving striking of the electric arc as
mode)
soon as the torch is raised after contact has
been made between the part and the tungsten
electrode. This mode is particularly useful when
operating in environments that are sensitive to
high-frequency interference.
Square waves
In alternating current, the square form of
Duty cycle current wave ensures excellent arc stability and
It is defined in the standard. The duty cycle avoids arc disruption when the current changes
is the duration of continuous use of a device, direction.
based on a time of 10 minutes at a temperature
of 40 °C. A duty cycle of 100 A at 60% means IP protection class
The first figure indicates the maximum diameter
that over a period of 10 minutes, it is possible
to weld continuously for 6 minutes, followed of an object able to penetrate the device and
come in contact with a dangerous component.
by a stop of 4 minutes. A duty cycle of 100 A
at 100% means that the source is designed to The second figure indicates the level of
protection against falling rain. Example: IP 23 -
deliver 100 A continuously.
the “2” indicates that an object with a diameter
Pre-gas
Used to purge the torch pipes before welding greater than 12.5 mm may not be introduced
into the device - the “3” indicates that it is not
in order to start welding in an atmosphere of
protective gas. damaged by rainfall at an angle of 60°.
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DC portable equipment - Maintenance and professional range
PRESTOTIG DC PFC and PRO offers leading technology in TIG DC welding with a user friendly
interface. Additional features include programme storage capability and improved reliability due
to Power Factor Control technology. PRESTOTIG DC PFC and PRO range delivers more power
with reduced consumption: up to 220 A single phase 16 A connection. PRESTOTIG DC machines
with a range of operating features ensure high quality welding of steel, stainless and nickel alloys.

PRESTOTIG 160 PFC PRESTOTIG 180 PRO

Ideal for maintenance, light fabrication and pipe-work. Ideal for maintenance, light fabrication and pipe-work.
Features: Features:
• Modular technology to improve reliability, • TIG DC or MMA mode,
• Built-in Power Factor Control, • A complete welding cycle,
• Supplied complete with 16A plug, • Pulsed TIG current,
• Improved generator compatibility • Choice of two current levels in 4T mode,
(+/- 20% input voltage variations), • Digital display of parameters,
• Usable with primary extension cables (70 m with 2.5 mm² section), • HF and PAC arc striking,
• A simple welding cycle, • 2T-4T-Spot modes,
• TIG DC or MMA mode, • Usable with primary extension cables (70 m with 2.5 mm² section),
• HF and TIG Lift arc striking, • Programme storage and recall (30),
• Pre and Post gas adjustment, • Remote control and foot pedal (options),
• 2T / 4T mode, • Improved generator compatibility
• 160 A at 35% TIG - 140 A at 60% in MMA. (+/- 20% input voltage variations).
To order - Cat. No. W000273518 To order - Cat. No. W000273979
Standard equipment: Standard equipment:
• 1 power source • 1 power source
PRESTOTIG PRESTOTIG
160 PFC, 180 PRO,
• 1 primary cable, • 1 primary cable
• 3 m earth cable 4 m long,
and clamp with • 3 m earth cable
DINSE connector, and clamp with
• 2 m fitted gas hose. DINSE connector,
• 2 m fitted gas hose.

2010-084
2011-121

PRESTOTIG 220 PRO

Ideal for maintenance, light fabrication and pipe-work.
Features:
• Up to 220 A with a 16 A plug,
• TIG DC or MMA mode,
• A complete welding cycle,
• Pulsed TIG current,
• Choice of two current levels in 4T mode,
• Digital display of parameters,
• HF and PAC arc striking,
• 2T-4T-Spot modes,
• Usable with primary extension cables (70 m with 2.5 mm² section),
• Programme storage and recall (30),
• Remote control and foot pedal (options),
2010-088

• Improved generator compatibility (+/- 20% input voltage variations).

To order - Cat. No. W000273981
Standard equipment:
• 1 power source PRESTOTIG 220 PRO,
• 4 m primary cable,
• 3 m earth cable and clamp with DINSE connector,
• 2 m fitted gas hose.

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 PRESTOTIG 160 PFC PRESTOTIG 180 PRO PRESTOTIG 220 PRO

Single phase input voltage 230 V (+/- 20%) - 50/60 Hz

Effective input current 11 A TIG – 15 A MMA 11 A TIG – 15 A MMA 12 A TIG – 16 A MMA
Open circuit voltage 49.5 V 50 V 50 V
5 – 220 A TIG
Welding current range 10 – 160 A 5 – 160 A
5 – 180 A MMA
at 35% 160 A 160 A 220 A
Duty cycle
at 60% 140 A 140 A 180 A
(at 40 °C)
at 100% 120 A 130 A 150 A
TIG torch S
Connection type
MMA 13 mm
Protection index IP 23S
Weight 9,5 kg
Dimensions 205 x 345 x 460 mm
European standards EN 60974-1 / EN 60974-10 / EN 61000-3-2/12

PRESTOTIG PRESTOTIG PRESTOTIG

To order
160 PFC 180 PRO 220 PRO
Power source only W000273518 W000273979 W000273981
Add ons
5m W000278353 O O -
PROTIG NG 10 RLS torch
8m W000278355 O O -
5m W000278356 O O O
PROTIG NG 20 RLS torch
8m W000278357 O O O
5m W000278358 - - O
PROTIG NG 30 RLS torch
8m W000278359 - - O
EUROSAF 25 l/min manoflowmeter W000290247 O O O
MMA kit arc 25C50 W000260684 O O O
Options
PROTIG NG 10 torches W000306441 O O -
Wear parts box PROTIG NG 20 torches W000306442 O O -
PROTIG NG 30 torches W000306443 - - O
Extension harnesses for air-cooled torches version - 15 m W000306135 O O O
Remote control 10 m long W000242069 - O O
Foot pedal 10 m long W000241602 - O O
FURIOUS carrying W000371907 O O O
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DC equipment – Industrial range
PRESTOTIG II and ADMIRAL with inverter technology are your welding partners in workshops
or on-site applications. Powerful, rugged and easy to use installations. HF striking and excellent
stability. High quality MMA welding performance with rutile, basic and cellulosic electrodes.

PRESTOTIG II 310 (W) DC PRESTOTIG II 410 (W) DC

Features: Features:
• Thermal safety indicator, • Thermal safety indicator,
• Supply voltage defect indicator, • Supply voltage defect indicator,
• Complete welding cycle: pre/post-gas, • Complete welding cycle: pre/post-gas,
up/down slope adjustment current up/down slope adjustment current
with setting, with setting,
• MMA or TIG DC modes, • MMA or TIG DC modes,
• Pulsed and synergic pulsed TIG current, • Pulsed and synergic pulsed TIG current,
• 2T-4T and spot mode selection, • 2T-4T and spot mode selection,
• HF-PAC arc striking, • HF-PAC arc striking,
• Digital display of parameters. • Digital display of parameters.
To order - Cat. No. W000279724 To order - Cat. No. W000279725
Standard package: Standard package:
• 1 PRESTOTIG II 310 DC • 1 PRESTOTIG II 410 DC
power source, power source,
• 5 m primary cable, • 5 m primary cable,
• 5 m earth cable and clamp • 5 m earth cable and clamp
with DINSE connector, with DINSE connector,
• 1.5 m fitted gas hose. • 1.5 m fitted gas hose.
2011-109

2011-111
2011-124

2011-125

ADMIRAL 350 W DC
Features:
• User friendly front panel,
• Multi-purpose installation: TIG DC,
• Pulsed TIG / coated electrodes,
• Complete TIG welding cycle,
2006-753

• 100 programme memory,

• Built-in cooling unit,
• Numerical control of the process.
To order - Cat. No. W000263715
Standard package:
• 1 ADMIRAL 350 W DC power source with integrated cooling unit,
• 1 trolley,
• 5 m primary cable,
• 5 m earth cable and clamp with DINSE connector,
• 1.5 m fitted gas hose.

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 PRESTOTIG II 310 (W)DC PRESTOTIG II 410 (W)DC ADMIRAL 350 W DC

Three phase input voltage 400 V (+20/-15%) – 50-60 Hz 400 V (+/- 10%) – 50-60 Hz
Effective input current 8.4 kVA 8.4 kVA 15 kVA
Open circuit voltage 80 V 80 V 98.8 V
Welding current range 5 A – 300 A 5 A – 400 A 4 A – 350 A
at 35% 300 A 400 A 350 A
Duty cycle
at 60% 230 A 320 A 260 A
(at 40 °C)
at 100% 200 A 270 A 220 A
TIG torch C5B
Connection
MMA 13 mm
Protection Index / Class IP 23 C / H IP 23 C / H IP 23 S / H
Weight 20 kg - (30 kg*) 31 kg - (41 kg*) 99 kg
Dimensions 500 x 180 x 650 mm with cooling unit 1090 x 610 X 970 mm
European standards EN 60974-1 / EN 60974-10
*with water cooling unit

PRESTOTIG II PRESTOTIG II PRESTOTIG II PRESTOTIG II ADMIRAL

To order
310 DC 310 W DC 410 DC 410 W DC 350 W DC
Power source only W000279724 W000279725 W000263715
Add ons
COOLERTIG II DC unit W000279722 - O - O -
FREEZCOOL cooler liquid 9.6 l W000010167 - O - O O

PROTIG NG 5m W000278372 O - O - -
40 RL C5B torch 8m W000278373 O - O - -

PROTIG NG 5m W000278374 - O - O O
10W RL C5B torch 8m W000278375 - O - O O

PROTIG NG 5m W000278376 - - - O O
35W RL C5B torch 8m W000278377 - - - O O
EUROSAF 25 l/min manoflowmeter W000290247 O O O O O
35C50 W000011139 O O - - -
MMA kit arc
50C50 W000260681 - - O O O
Options
PROTIG NG 10 torches W000306441 - O - O O
Wear parts box
PROTIG NG 35W / 40 torches W000306444 - - O O O
Air-cooled torches -15 m W000306135 O - O - -
Extension harness
Water-cooled torches -15 m W000306136 - O - O O

Remote control 5 m long W000263311 O O O O -

RC1 10 m long W000270324 O O O O -
Foot pedal control FP1 - 5 m long W000263313 O O O O -
Trolley T3 W000277087 O O O O -
Remote control BB-BOX (MMA / TIG) W000305112 - - - - O
Pulse remote control W000305064 - - - - O
Foot pedal control W000305065 - - - - O
Auto transformer "POWER BOX" 230 V /400 V tri W000305106 - - - - O

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AC/DC equipment
SAXOTIG / PRESTOTIG / ADMIRAL AC/DC TIG machines are designed for the welding specialists.
SAXOTIG is the ideal machine to meet the requirements of maintenance applications, PRESTOTIG
& ADMIRAL machines fulfill the most demanding welders needs. The rugged design and optimum
performance makes these machines the ideal partner for all workshop and on-site requirements.

SAXOTIG 160 AC/DC PRESTOTIG 240 (W) AC/DC PRESTOTIG 310 (W) AC/DC
Features: Features: Features:
• User-friendly front panel, • Up to 230 A at 40% available on a single • Up to 300 A at 40%,
• AC/DC welding currents, phase machine, • 300 A in TIG and 250 A in MMA,
• MMA or 2T-4T TIG and spot • 230 A in TIG and 180 A in MMA, • Easy to move: only 25 kg,
mode • Easy to move: only 17 kg, • Built to work in extreme conditions,
• Selection: pulsed TIG DC, • Generator compatible, • TACK FOR THIN for perfect tack welding,
AC with variable frequencies • Use at 230V +/- 15%, • BI LEVEL for an improved cycle with
and adjustment of the balance • TACK FOR THIN for perfect tack welding, two current levels,
cleaning, • BI LEVEL for an improved cycle • A compact machine, with possibility of user
• Time/penetration, with two current levels, customization,
• Robustness. • A compact machine, with possibility • Offshore and repair applications
of user customization, using TIG and MMA welding,
To order - Cat. No. AC/DC units
• Offshore and repair applications • Processes TIG DC - AC - Synergic pulse -
W000056009 on T3 trolley
using TIG and MMA welding, Compotig process (MIX AC/DC) - pulse welding,
Standard package: • Processes TIG DC - AC - Synergic pulse - • 10 Programme memory.
• 1 SAXOTIG 160 AC/DC Compotig process (MIX AC/DC) - pulse welding,
To order - Cat. No.
power source, • 10 Programme memory.
W000278469
• 3 m primary cable,
To order - Cat. No.
• 3 m earth cable & clamp and Standard package:
W000275843
DINSE connector, • 1 PRESTOTIG 310
2006-400

• 2 m fitted gas hose. Standard package: AC/DC power source,

• 1 PRESTOTIG 240 • 5 m primary cable,
AC/DC power source, • 5 m earth cable
• 5 m primary cable & clamp and
with Schucko plug, DINSE connector,
• 5 m earth cable & clamp • 1.5 m fitted
and DINSE connector, gas hose.
• 1.5 m fitted gas hose.

2010-628
2009-570

PRESTOTIG 350W AC/DC ADMIRAL 500W AC/DC

Features: Features:
• Built-in cooling unit, • Compact installation with integrated cooling unit,
• User-friendly front panel, • User-friendly front panel,
• Using AC: adjustment of the balance cleaning time/penetration, • Complete welding cycle: 2T-4T pre/post. gas - up/down slope current
• Complete welding cycle: pre/post. gas - up/down slope current • Multi-process unit: AC/DC TIG spot and pulsed TIG with a remote
with setting, controller DC+, DC– or AC in MMA mode
2006-501

• MMA or 2T-4T TIG modes and spot mode selection, • AC/DC TIG with a single cerium electrode with sharpened point
• Pulsed and synergic • AC noise reduction with a range of different wave forms
2006-700

pulsed TIG current, • Numerical control of the

• HF, PAC arc striking, process with DSP (Digital
• Supply voltage defect indicator, Signal Processor) function
• Digital display of parameter, • 15 Programme memory.
• 9 Programme memory.
To order -
To order - Cat. No. W000263716
Cat. No. W000262991
Standard package:
Standard package: • 1 ADMIRAL 500W AC/DC
• 1 PRESTOTIG 350 W AC/DC power source,
power source, • 1 cooling unit included,
• 1 cooling unit included, • 5 m primary cable,
• 5 m primary cable, • 5 m earth cable & clamp
• 5 m earth cable & clamp and DINSE connector,
and DINSE connector, • 1.5 m fitted gas hose.
• 1.5 m fitted gas hose.

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 SAXOTIG PRESTOTIG PRESTOTIG PRESTOTIG ADMIRAL
160 AC/DC 240 (W) AC/DC 310 (W) AC/DC 350 W AC/DC 500 W AC/DC
230 V (+/-10%) 230 V (+/-15%) 400 V (+/-10%) 400 V (+/-10%) 230 V-400 V
Main input voltage single phase single phase three phase three phase three phase
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Maximum primary consumption 6.2 kVA 3.9 kVA 7.9 kVA 11.7 kVA 14.4 kVA
Open circuit voltage 82 V 58 V 63 V 70 V 100 V
3 to 350 A (DC) -
Welding current range 5 A - 150 A 3 A - 230 A 3 A - 300 A 4 A - 500 A
10 to 350 A (AC)
35% 150 A (30%) 230 A (40%) 300 A 500 A
Duty cycle
60% 100 A 200 A 230 A 350 A 450 A
at 40 °C
100% 80 A 180 A 190 A 280 A 400 A
TIG S C5B C5B C5B C5B
Connection
MMA 13 mm 13 mm 13 mm 13 mm 13 mm
Protection Index / Class IP 23 / H IP 23 C IP 23 C IP 23 C / H IP 23 S / H
Weight (*with water cooling unit) 21 kg 17 kg (26 kg*) 25 kg (33 kg*) 74 kg 149 kg
Dimensions 410 x 220 x 430 mm 475 x 200 x 405 mm 505 x 195 x 440 mm 690 x 260 x 870 mm 960 x 590 x 1170 mm
EN 60974-1 O O O O O
European
EN 60974-10 O O O O O
standards
EN 61000-3-2/12 - O - - -

SAXOTIG PRESTOTIG PRESTOTIG PRESTOTIG PRESTOTIG PRESTOTIG ADMIRAL

To order
160 AC/DC 240 AC/DC 240 W AC/DC 310 AC/DC 310 W AC/DC 350 W AC/DC 500 W AC/DC
Power source only W000056009 W000275843 W000278469 W000262991 W000263716
Add ons
COOLERTIG II unit W000275844 - - O - - - -
COOLERTIG III unit W000278471 - - - - O - -
FREEZCOOL cooler liquid 9.6 l W000010167 - - O - O O O
PROTIG NG 5m W000278353 O - - - - - -
10 RLS torch 8m W000278355 O - - - - - -
PROTIG NG 5m W000278356 O - - - - - -
20 RLS torch 8m W000278357 O - - - - - -
PROTIG NG 5m W000278358 - O - - - - -
30 RL C5B torch 8m W000278359 - O - - - - -
PROTIG NG 5m W000278372 - - - O - - -
40 RL C5B torch 8m W000278373 - - - O - - -
PROTIG NG 5m W000278374 - - O - O - -
10W RL C5B torch 8m W000278375 - - O - O - -
PROTIG NG 5m W000278376 - - - - - O O
35W RL C5B torch 8m W000278377 O O
PROTIG NG 5m W000278378 - - - - - - O
40W RL C5B torch 8m W000278379 - - - - - - O
EUROJET 16 l/min W000291320 O O O - - - -
manoflowmeter 25 l/min W000290247 - - - O O O O
25C50 W000260684 O - - - - - -
35C50 W000011139 - O O - - - -
MMA kit arc
50C50 W000260681 - - - O O - -
50C50+ W000260682 - - - - - O O
Options
PROTIG NG 10 torches W000306441 O - O - O - -
PROTIG NG 20 torches W000306442 O - - - - - -
Wear parts box PROTIG NG 30 torches W000306443 - O - - - - -
PROTIG NG 35W/40 torches W000306444 - - - O - O O
PROTIG NG 40 W torches W000306445 - - - - - - O
Extension harness Air-cooled - 15 m W000306135 O O - O - - -
for torches Water-cooled - 15 m W000306136 - - O - O O O
Remote control SAXOTIG 160 AC/DC W000242069 O - - - - - -
Foot pedal SAXOTIG 160 AC/DC W000241602 O - - - - - -
RC1 – 5 m long W000263311 - O O O O - -
RC2 – 5 m long W000263312 - - - - - O -
Remote control
RC1 – 10 m long W000270324 - O O O O - -
RC2 – 10 m long W000270325 - - - - - O -
Manual remote control MMA-TIG W000305052 - - - - - - O
Pulse remote control TIG W000305053 - - - - - - O
FP1 - 5 m long W000263313 - O O O O - -
Foot pedal O
FP2 - 5 m long W000263314 - - - - - -
control
TIG W000305054 - - - - - - O
T3 W000277087 - O O O O - -
Trolley
T2A W000263309 - - - - - O -
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PROTIG NG torches
The range of PROTIG NG includes 4 air cooled, and 3 water cooled versions.
All torches are supplied ready to use, the standard fitting table gives more information.

Air
cooled
PROTIG NG 10 PROTIG NG 20 PROTIG NG 30 PROTIG NG 40
Duty cycle 35% 125 A 150 A 200 A 250 A
Duty cycle 60% 80 A 100 A 130 A 200 A
back cap long long long long
Fitted
as nozzle Ø 10 mm Ø 10 mm Ø 12 mm Ø 12 mm
standard
electrode Ø 1.6 mm Ø 2.0 mm Ø 2.4 mm Ø 2.4 mm
Length 5m 8m 5m 8m 5m 8m 5m 8m

RL S W000278353 W000278355 W000278356 W000278357 W000278358 W000278359 W000278360 W000278361

Connector
Handle

RL C5B W000278366 W000278367 W000278368 W000278369 W000278370 W000278371 W000278372 W000278373

EB C5B W000278394 W000278395 W000278396 W000278397 W000278398 W000278399 W000278400 W000278401

PROTIG NG handles
The new PROTIG NG range comes in two handle models:
• The round handle with a blade trigger (RL)
These classic round handled TIG torches have been designed
to meet all welding expectations in all positions.
The trigger module is fully adjustable and can be moved to
any position around the handle.
• The ergonomic handle with button (EB)
The best SAF-FRO TIG torches with an advanced ergo-design,
using a colored soft grip for a maximum welder comfort.
These torches will give you an optimum welding quality, and
increase the communication between the welder and the machine.

New design of the trigger The woven sheath The modular system The ball joint gives
module with plastic blade. and the handle sleeve brings a increased control excellent flexibility,
• Safety: electrical isolation. ensure full flexibility of over the power source. and the first 1 m of the
• Esthetic: no corrosion. the harness. All torches are harness is leather which
delivered with a single increases the service life
button module. of the welding hose.
2011-005
2008-681

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cooled
PROTIG NG 10W PROTIG NG 35W PROTIG NG 40W
Duty cycle 100% 250 A 350 A 450 A

back cap long long long

Fitted
as nozzle Ø 12 mm Ø 15 mm Ø 14 mm
standard
electrode Ø 2.4 mm Ø 4.0 mm Ø 4.8 mm

Length 5m 8m 5m 8m 5m 8m

RL S W000278362 W000278363 W000278364 W000278365 - -

Connector
Handle

RL C5B W000278374 W000278375 W000278376 W000278377 W000278378 W000278379

EB C5B W000278402 W000278403 W000278404 W000278405 W000278406 W000278407

Connectors, adaptators
Connectors Adaptators
The connectors to the machine are a new design, For old torches with central gas to
compact and fully protected delivering both strength and quality. be connected to power sources
All hoses are rubber with a woven sheath for heavy duty work. with separate gas, use W000306140

Air Air
cooled cooled
simple C5B
2010-803

For torches with separate gas to

be connected to power sources
2010-684

2010-683

with central gas, use W000306141

Water Water
cooled cooled
simple C5B
2010-805
2010-682

2010-681

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PROTIG NG torches
Wear parts
SAF-FRO sets the standard for wear parts, ensuring maximum quality
for both welding and gas protection

11 6 5 3 4 2 1

The gas lens collet body 8

Gas lens, 10 8 7 is supplied with a filter 9
for welding 9 and a sealing ring 7 .
where access
The ring 7 or the filter 9
is difficult
are supplied on their own.

PROTIG NG 40 W Nozzles 6 10 : choice of diameter

6

A - insulating nut W000306452 A B C B Welding current (A) 70 70 120 200 350

B - nozzle seals W000167673 Diameter (mm) 6 8 10 12 15
C - water distributor W000306454

Wear parts box PROTIG NG 10 / 10W W000306441

A complete kit for all applications. PROTIG NG 20 W000306442
The kit includes electrode collets, PROTIG NG 30 W000306443

2011-007
nozzles, back caps and collet body. PROTIG NG 40 / 35W W000306444
PROTIG NG 40W W000306445

Modular system: Adjustable heads

Standard delivery for EB all torches is a single button module. As an option, adjustable torch bodies are available, designed
Other control module formats are available to order. to make welding in limited access locations easier with a
choice of 2 heads, small and large which are mounted on air
cooled or water cooled bodies.
Single button
delivery
2010-946
2010-655

Other buttons
1 Horizontal potmeter W000279370
2 Vertical potmeter W000279246
3 Double button W000279242
4
4 Blade W000279245
2010-947

1 2 3
2011-005

Choose one body and one head to get a complete torch.

• Air cooled body (10/20) W000279381
• Water cooled body (10W) W000279382
• Head PROTIG NG 10/10W W000279383
঑ Refer to the instruction manual to see the different • Head PROTIG NG 20 W000279384
connections for the modules.
For potmeter adapt the wiring to the welding machine.
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Wear parts are common for both RL or EB handles.

PROTIG PROTIG PROTIG PROTIG PROTIG

NG 10 / 10W NG 20 NG 30 NG 35W / 40 NG 40W
short W000306220 W000306223 W000306223 W000306225 W000306227

1 - Back cap medium W000306221 - - - -

long W000306222 W000306224 W000306224 W000306226 W000306228

2 - Back cap o-ring W000306229 W000306230 W000306230 W000306231 W000306232

3 - Sealing ring W000306210 W000306211 W000306211 W000306212 -

Ø 1.0 W000306236 W000306241 W000306246 W000306252 -
Ø 1.6 W000306237 W000306242 W000306247 W000306253 -
Ø 2.0 W000306238 W000306243 W000306248 W000306254 -
Ø 2.4 W000306239 W000306244 W000306249 W000306255 W000306262
4 - Electrode collet
Ø 2.5 W000306259 W000306260 W000306261 - -
Ø 3.2 W000306240 W000306245 W000306250 W000306256 W000306263
Ø 4.0 - - W000306251 W000306257 W000306264
Ø 4.8 - - - W000306258 W000306265

5 - Collet body all diameters W000306205 W000306206 W000306207 W000306208 W000306200

5* - Collet body heavy duty - - - * W000306201 -

Ø 6.4 W000306269 W000306273 W000306277 W000306277 -
Ø8 W000306270 W000306274 W000306278 W000306278 -
Ø 9.6 W000306271 W000306275 W000306279 W000306279 -

6 - Nozzle Ø 11 - - - - W000306282
Ø 12.8 W000306272 W000306276 W000306280 W000306280 -
Ø 14 - - - W000306283
Ø 15.7 - - W000306281 W000306281 -
Ø 4.8 W000306456 - - - -
Ø 6.4 W000306457 - W000306462 W000306462 -
Ø8 W000306458 - W000306463 W000306463 -
Ø 9.6 W000306459 - W000306464 W000306464 -
6L - Long nozzle
Ø 11.2 - - W000306465 W000306465 -
Ø 12.8 - - - - -
Ø 14 - - - - -
Ø 15.7 - - - - -

7 - Gas lens sealing ring W000306210 W000306216 W000306216 W000306217 -

8 - Gas lens collet body W000306213 W000306214 W000306214 W000306215 -

9 - Gas lens filter W000306218 W000306219 W000306219 W000306219 -

Ø8 W000306284 W000306287 W000306287 W000306287 -
Ø 9.6 W000306285 W000306288 W000306288 W000306288 -

10 - Gas lens nozzle Ø 11.2 W000306286 - - - -

Ø 12.8 - W000306289 W000306289 W000306289 -
Ø 15.7 - W000306290 W000306290 W000306290 -
Ø8 - W000306467 W000306467 W000306467 -
Ø 9.6 - W000306468 W000306468 W000306468 -
10L - Long gas lens nozzle
Ø 11.2 - W000306469 W000306469 W000306469 -

arts Ø 12.8 - W000306470 W000306470 W000306470 -

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WTT2 TIG torches
Simplicity and reliability
TIG torches which are reliable, flexible and use common wear parts.
Connections and handles for all applications.

Handle

EB RL V
2010-685

2010-688

2010-686
Connections
Air cooled Water cooled
2010-693-r

2010-692-r

2010-694-r

2010-691-r

2010-690-r
V
Connector Ø 9 mm
C5B S for 9V and 17V
Connector Connector Connector C5B S
Ø 13 mm Ø 13 mm Ø 13 mm for 26V Connector Ø 13 mm Connector Ø 13 mm

Air cooling WTT2 9 WTT2 17 WTT2 26

Duty 60% 80 A 100 A 130 A
cycle at
40 °C 35% 110 A 135 A 180 A
Cap Medium Medium Medium
Fitted
Nozzle Ø 10 mm Ø 10 mm Ø 12 mm
with
Electrode Ø 1.6 mm Ø 2.0 mm Ø 2.4 mm
Length 4m 8m 4m 8m 4m 8m
S W000278878 W000278923 W000278883 W000278918 W000278888 W000278914
RL
Connection

C5B W000278879 W000278922 W000278884 W000278917 W000278890 W000278913

Handle

S W000278877 W000278929 W000278881 W000278920 W000278886 W000278916

EB
C5B W000278875 W000278926 W000278882 W000278919 W000278887 W000278915
V V W000278876 - W000278880 - W000278885 -

Water cooling WTT2 20W WTT2 18W

Duty
Adaptator
100% 200 A 320 A
cycle at For connection of a 9 mm
40 °C 60% 250 A 350 A diameter torch to a 13 mm
Cap Medium Medium power source socket
Fitted
Nozzle Ø 12 mm Ø 12 mm W000306139
with
Electrode Ø 2.4 mm Ø 2.4 mm
Length 4m 8m 4m 8m
S W000278893 W000278906 W000278897 W000278900
Connection

RL
Handle

C5B W000278894 W000278905 W000278898 W000278899

S W000278891 W000278911 W000278895 W000278902
EB
C5B W000278892 W000278909 W000278896 W000278901
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01-1
WTT2 9 / 9V WTT2 17 / 17V
01-2
WTT2 20W WTT2 26 / 26V
REP WTT2 18W 01-3
short W000306398 W000306399
Back cap medium 01 W000306400 - 02
long W000306402 W000306403
Back cap O-ring 02 W000306404 W000306405
03
Sealing ring 04-2 W000306396 W000306397
Insulating ring 04-1 W000270780 W000306395
Ø 1.0 W000306406 W000306411 04-1
Ø 1.6 W000306407 W000306412
Ø 2.0 W000306408 W000306413 04-2
Collet 03
Ø 2.4 W000306409 W000306414
Ø 3.2 W000306410 W000306415
Ø 4.0 - W000306416 05
Ø 1.0 W000306376 W000306380
07
Ø 1.6 W000306377 W000306381
L
Ø 2.0 W000306378 W000270781 06-2
Collet body 05
Ø 2.4 W000306455 W000306382 08
Ø 3.2 W000306379 W000306383
Ø 4.0 - W000306384 06-1
Ø 6.4 W000306417 W000306423 L

Ø 8.0 W000306418 W000306424 09-2 09-1

Ø 9.6 W000306419 W000306425
Nozzle Ø 11.2 06-1 W000306420 W000306426
Ø 12.8 W000306421 W000306427 Wear parts box
Ø 16.0 W000306422 W000306428 For an easier maintenance of the WTT2 torches,
two boxes are available.
Ø 19.2 - W000306461
Box for WTT2 9 / 9V / 20W W000371535
Ø 4.8 W000306456 -
Box for WTT2 17 / 26 / 18W W000371536
Ø 6.4 W000306457 W000306462
Long
Ø 8.0 06-2 W000306458 W000306463
nozzle
Ø 9.6 W000306459 W000306464
Ø 11.2 - W000306465
Gas L. sealing ring 07 - W000306466
Ø 1.0 W000306385 W000306389
Ø 1.6 W000306386 W000306390
Ø 2.0 W000306460 -
2011-201

G.L.
08
collet body Ø 2.4 W000306387 W000306391
Ø 3.2 W000306388 W000306392
Ø 4.0 - W000306393
Ø 6.4 W000306429 W000306434
Ø 8.0 - W000306435

Gas L. Ø 9.6 W000306431 W000306436

09-1
nozzle Ø 11.2 W000306432 W000306437
Ø 12.8 W000306433 W000306438
Ø 16.0 - W000306439
Ø 8.0 - W000306467
2011-203

Long Ø 9.6 - W000306468

G.L. 09-2
nozzle Ø 11.2 - W000306469
Ø 12.8 - W000306470
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Tungsten electrodes ISO 68
2 6
48
8 48
E N
Choice criteria*
Type Metal Arc stability Striking Lasting Thermal resistance
Pure Tungsten Light alloys << < < <
Tungsten with Thorium Carbon and stainless steel < <<< << <<
Tungsten with Cerium All << < << <<
Tungsten with Lanthanum All << <<< <<< <<<
Tungsten with rare Earths All << <<< <<< <<<

<<< Excellent << Good < Average Thorium is radioactive

* Color codification is following the DIN / EN26848 sandard. It can be seen on the electrode extremity. and may present hazardous by
external and internal exposure.
If alternatives are technically
Tungsten Electrodes NERTAL - 150 mm long. feasible, they should be used.

Very high quality Tungsten electrodes (selected raw material and high-tech manufacturing process).

2009-509
Perfectly adapted to the most demanding applications.

Ø NERTAL NERTAL S NERTAL C NERTAL L

mm Pure Tungsten Tungsten with Tungsten with Tungsten with
Thorium Cerium Lanthanum
1.0 S03710250 S03710257 S03710530 -
1.6 S03710251 S03710258 S03710531 S03710651
2.0 S03710252 S03710259 S03710533 S03710652
2.4 S03710506 S03710508 S03710534 S03710653
2.5 S03710268 S03710267 - -
3.2 S03710507 S03710509 S03710537 S03710655
4.0 S03710254 S03710261 S03710538 S03710656
umber e
4.8 S03710510 S03710512 S03710539 - batch n od
See the ngsten electr

2006-528
5.0 S03710255 - - - tu
on the g and consult n
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6.0 S03710256 - - - packag ity certificate m
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Tungsten electrodes WELDLINE WP - WT 20 - WC 20 - WL 20 - WS 20

Ø WP WT20 WC20 WL20 WS 20
mm Pure Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten
+ 2% thorium + 2% cerium + 2% lanthanum + 2% rare
earth
150 mm 175 mm 150 mm 175 mm 150 mm 175 mm 150 mm 175 mm 175 mm
1.0 W000010009 - W000010002 W000335151 W000010022 - W000010373 - W000335166
1.6 W000010010 W000010375 W000010003 W000010030 W000010023 W000335153 W000010016 W000010385 W000335167
2.0 W000010011 W000010376 W000010004 W000010390 W000010024 W000010381 W000010017 W000010386 W000335168
2.4 W000010012 W000010377 W000010005 W000010031 W000010025 W000335154 W000010018 W000010387 W000335169
3.0 W000010013 - W000010006 - W000010026 - W000010019 - W000335170
3.2 W000010014 W000010378 W000335156 W000010032 W000335150 W000335157 W000010020 W000010388 W000335171
4.0 W000010015 W000335152 W000010008 W000010374 W000010028 W000335155 W000010021 W000010389 W000335172

Recommended welding intensities

Electrode Direct current Alternating current
diameter Electrode negative (-) Electrode positive (+)
Tungsten with
Tungsten with Tungsten with Pure tungsten
oxide addition
oxide addition oxide addition
1.0 mm 10 A to 70 A - 15 A to 55 A 15 A to 70 A
1.6 mm 20 A to 100 A 10 A to 20 A 45 A to 90 A 60 A to 125 A
2.0 mm 50 A to 140 A 15 A to 25 A 65 A to 125 A 85 A to 160 A
2.4 mm 70 A to 170 A 15 A to 30 A 80 A to 140 A 120 A to 210 A
3.0 mm 100 A to 210 A 20 A to 35 A 140 A to 180 A 140 A to 230 A
3.2 mm 130 A to 250 A 20 A to 40 A 150 A to 190 A 150 A to 250 A
4.0 mm 150 A to 350 A 35 A to 50 A 180 A to 260 A 240 A to 350 A
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Accessories
Magnetic stand TIG POINT Extension
for TIG torch Chemical sharpening of tungsten electrodes. For PROTIG NG and WTT2 torches,
the extension harnesses are 15 m long and
W000010803 W000011101
fitted with quick connectors and either S
(banana) or 5 pins type trigger plugs.
The connectors are protected by a leather
cover with velcro fasteners.
• Air cooled version W000306135
2004-982 • Water cooled version W000306136

2006-528

2565-035
TIG-SHARP -
Portable electric tool for tungsten electrode sharpening
Characteristics: W000011035
• All you need to sharpen your Autonomous cooling unit
Options:
tungsten electrodes (all ranges) For every MIG/MAG or TIG power source
delivered in a practical metal case: • Red head with water cooled torch.
- Sharpening machine (for electrodes Ø 1.0 / 4.0 / 4.8 / 6.0 mm)
W000305084
- Clamp to lock the stand to a bench W000011037
Built in flowrate security.
- Standard blue head for 1.6. 2.0, 2.4, • Blue head (for electrodes Ø 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.4
3.2 mm diameters / 3.2 mm) Delivered with a 5 litres drum of cooling
- Nozzle connectable on a vacuum cleaner liquid FREEZCOOL.
W000011038
for extraction of tungsten dusts Cooling capacity: 1.5 kW.
• Spare parts kit (disk holder and fixation) Flowrate: 3 l/min. (4.2 bars).
- Electrode holder to clamp TIG electrodes
- Tools to assemble and dismantle. W000011124 Dimensions (L x w x H): 680 x 220 x 340 mm.
• Spare diamond disk (double face). Weight: 18 + 5 kg.
• For accurate sharpening:
W000011036 Do not mix with other cooling liquid.
- Choose the electrode diameter
- Select the grinding angle (10° to 70°) FREEZCOOL
- Start the machine Red (9.6 litres) W000010167
- Insert the electrode and turn it slowly.
Red (20 litres) W000010168
• An incredible result:
- The grind is perfect
1124-19

- The grinding angle is very precise

2002-002

- Longitudinal sharpening, precise

and symmetric angle. 2004-216

• Voltage: 220 V - 50/60 Hz

• Power: 400 W
• Amperage: 1.8 A
• Disk speed: 30 000 tr/min
• Weight: 1.85 kg
Conform to CE standards.

OPTICLEAN
New inverter-technology installation for cleaning, polishing and marking of stainless steel.

See complete information on OPTICLEAN in page 98

Additional TIG unit M 200
• For RODARC, SAFEX and BUFFALO X
MMA DC rectifier machines.
• HF arc striking.
• 200 A max welding. W000305050
0947-47
2008-835

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MICROPLASMA and TIG process
Manual and automatic welding applications
For the manual or automatic assembly of thin precious metals in the thickness range :
0.05 - 1.0 mm (stainless steels, Inconel, titanium, silver and gold alloys).
Electric components industries, electronics, small containers, metallic filters and tool repair.
Medical sector, watchmakers, goldsmiths.
PLASMAFIX 51
PLASMAFIX 51 Primary power supply:
Characteristics: 230-400-440 V - 50/60 Hz
Power supply (V)
• User friendly front panel. Three-phase
• Multilingual display. Cos   0.91
• Totally programmable welding cycles.
Max. primary power (phased) 6 A (under 400 V)
• 100 programmes memory.
• Configuration which is Secondary:
adapted to the user’s needs. PLASMA smooth and pulsed mini 80 m A - maxi 50 A at 100%
• Programme print out. TIG smooth and pulsed mini 0.8 A - maxi 50 A at 60%
• Also for TIG welding.
No load voltage 106 V
• Equipped of RS 232
for coupling a P.C. Pulse frequency 1 Hz to 10 kHz
or printer Other characteristics:
• Cooling by a liquid Front panel programmation by keys and code
• Tungsten electrodes:
Ø 1.0 or 1.6 mm, Display by LCD bill sticker
75 or 150 mm long, by cooling unit
Cooling
outside power source
HF source built-in
Main and annular gas circuit built-in
Back shielding gas circuit option (integrable)
2007-469

Protection class IP 23
Weight 95 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 650 x 360 x 750 mm

REFRIJET 51 cooling unit

REFRIJET 51
Cooling by liquid in a closed circuit of the SP 45 torch and the
Cooling unit power source (power supply by PLASMAFIX 51 power source):
2011-433

Power supply 230 V - 50/60 Hz

Capacity 6l
Power consumption 2 200 W at 20 °C
Weight 36 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 720 x 360 x 340 mm

To order To order
PLASMAFIX 51 (power source only) W000315658 Torches
REFRIJET 51 (cooling unit) W000315645 4 m long W000273326
SP45 manual torch
Double pressure regulator W000315646 8 m long W000315652
EUROSAF regulator GC W000290234 4 m long W000273327
SP45 automatic torch
Connection kit for regulators Z70012020 8 m long W000370619
Microplasma earth cable W000315644 Wear parts box for SP 45 torch W000315651
TIG adaptor for SP45 torch W000315813 4 m long W000315653
SP 20 manual torch
FREEZCOOL cooling liquid 9.6 L W000010167 8 m long W000370620
Package (containing all the above equipment and a SP 45 torch) Wear parts box for SP 20 manual torch W000370622
Package manual 4 m long W000315655
W000274273 SP 20 automatic torch
(with SP 45 manual torch 4 m long ) 8 m long W000370621
Package automatic
W000274274 Wear parts box for SP 20 automatic torch W000370777
(with SP 45 automatic torch 4 m long )
Options
Trolley W000315659
Double footpedal remote control
W000370778
(replaces the torch's trigger)
Trigger and current adjustment pedal W000315649
Back weld gas protection device
W000315643
(add a EUROSAF pressure regulator)
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To order SP 45 SP 20
Tungsten electrode Ø 1.0 mm W000010373 Consult Us

2264-07
+ 2 % lanthanum Ø 1.6 mm W000010016 -
Ø 0.6 mm W000315812 W000315814
Ø 0.8 mm W000315801 W000315815
Constricting Ø 1.0 mm W000315802 W000315820
nozzles Ø 1.2 mm W000315803 W000315816
Ø 1.5 mm W000315804 -
Ø 1.8 mm W000315805 -

2007-471
Ø 7.0 mm W000315809 -
Ø 8.0 mm - W000370774
Alumina
Ø 9.0 mm W000315810 -
nozzles
Ø 10.0 mm - W000315826
Power supply 230 V - 50 Hz*
Ø 11.0 mm W000315811 -
Ø 0.6 mm W000371896 - Rotation speed 0.1 - 11 tr/min
Ø 0.8 mm W000372283 Concentricity of tail stock ± 0.02 mm
Constricting
Ø 1.0 mm W000371898 W000372282
nozzles 45° Tail stock force 1 950 Ncm
Ø 1.2 mm W000372281
Ø 1.5 / 1.8 mm W000371901 - Central axis 166 mm
Ø 0.6 mm - Maximum distance between point 500 mm
W000371902
Ø 0.8 mm W000372280 Maximum admissible diameter 320 mm
Constricting
Ø 1.0 mm W000315825
nozzles 90° W000371903 Drilling of plug Ø 48 mm
Ø 1.2 mm W000372279
• with axis 3 bits Ø 20 / 32 / 42 mm
Ø 1.5 / 1.8 mm W000371904 - • with fastening holders Ø 16 mm
Alumina nozzle 45° - W000371895
W000372284 Weight 150 kg
Alumina nozzle 90° - W000371894
* For version 60 Hz and for other dimensions consult us.

Wear parts boxes for SP torches

0608-32
SP 45 SP 20 manual SP 20 automatic
W000315651 W000370622 W000370777
• constricting nozzles • constricting nozzles • constricting nozzles
2 x Ø 0.8 mm, 2 x Ø 0.8 mm, 2 x Ø 0.6 mm,
2 x Ø 1.0 mm, 2 x Ø 1.0 mm, 2 x Ø 0.8 mm,
2 x Ø 1.2 mm, 2 x Ø 1.2 mm, 2 x Ø 1.0 mm,
2 x Ø 1.5 mm, • electrode holders 2 x Ø 1.2 mm,
2 x Ø 1.8 mm, 2 x Ø 1.0 mm, • electrode holders
• electrode holders alumina nozzle 2 x Ø 1.0 mm,
2 x Ø 1.0 mm, 1 x Ø 8 mm, alumina nozzle
2 x Ø 1.6 mm, 1 x Ø 10 mm, 1 x Ø 8 mm,
• alumina nozzle • electrode centering 1 x Ø 10 mm,
1 x Ø 7 mm, cases • electrode centering
1 x Ø 9 mm, 2 x Ø 1.0 mm cases
1 x Ø 11 mm, • electrode centers 2 x Ø 1.0 mm
• electrode centering 2 x Ø 1.0 mm, • electrode centers
cases 2 nozzle joints, 2 x Ø 1.0 mm,
2 x Ø 1.0 mm, 2 nozzle joints,
• 1 electrode
2 x Ø 1.6 mm, positioning template, • 1 electrode
• electrode centers positioning template,
• electrodes
3534-003

2 x Ø 1.0 mm, 5 x Ø 1.0 mm • electrodes

2 x Ø 1.6 mm, 5 x Ø 1.0 mm,
• 2 nozzle joints, • gauge wrench
• 2 cap joints,
• 1 electrode
0608-29

1794-09

positioning template,
• electrodes
5 x Ø 1.0 mm,
5 x Ø 1.6 mm.
3534-005

2264-006

Installation
on trolley
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