Secure Design for Power/Air Connection on Torch Cable Assemblies
September 1, 2015
The conventional weld cable boot encapsulates the power/air connection and is designed to eliminate potential arcing points.
The reinforced boot used on the hookup power kit contains a twist lock-style power connection designed to permit an operator to connect or disconnect the power lead quickly and easily.
"Victor Technologies has improved its Victor Arcair 'boot' design that encases the electrical connection between the torch and weld cable and eliminates the chance of accidental arcing," said a company spokesperson. "The patent-pending two-piece boot design is molded from a hard nylon reinforced fiber polymer made to withstand the substantial use in shop and field applications."
"The new design encapsulates the power/air connection, virtually eliminating the chance of any accidental arcing," said Jeff Henderson, Brand Manager, Victor Arcair.
"Along with the conventional means of connecting the power cable using a crimped-on copper lug onto a welding cable, Arcair also offers a hookup power kit," said the spokesperson. "The kit contains the improved molded nylon fiber boot with a twist lock-style power connection and air hose extending from the rear of the torch cable. This option allows the operator to connect or disconnect the incoming power lead and air line quickly and easily."
The conventional torch cable assembly can accept one 4/0 welding cable from the power supply and one 3/4" diameter air hose assembly providing current and compressed air. The new design is found on the Victor Arcair Angle-Arc series of torch and cable assemblies.
For more information contact:
Bill Wehrman
Communications Manager
Victor Technologies
16052 Swingley Ridge Rd., Ste. 300
St. Louis, MO 63017
636-728-3057
media@victortechnologies.com
www.victortechnologies.com
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