I got a 25 foot CK Superflex for a 26 torch. I normally don't have anything else other than the cable connected to the torch. I like how flexible and light the cable is but I can see I'm already starting to fray the cover. What's the lightest cable cover that works well?
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While searching for covers I came across this site, it looks like they have every cable wrap known to man.
http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/american/catalog/braided-sleeving-c-69.php
Now I really don't know which one to get.
Going to standardize my cable covers because the LWS ones are 2'-3' shorter than the torch cable which I absolutely hate.
http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/american/catalog/braided-sleeving-c-69.php
Now I really don't know which one to get.
Going to standardize my cable covers because the LWS ones are 2'-3' shorter than the torch cable which I absolutely hate.
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I guess it would all depend on the actual opening area available due to the stitched ends. The CK superflex-trio fit inside a 5/8" square/circle.
If that 1" designation is correct, I see no reason why it would not fit
then again, that sure looks more like 2" wide, lol.
How could I have overlooked this simple fix. Been using this stuff for everything from protecting the drink-tube on the CamelBak to making a slack-line. Great reminder brother!
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@ MikeGyver - measured a remnant of the Red tubing in the shop. 2" flat (external) yields a maximum usable ID of 1-1/8". She'll work fine for your 3-piece CKW water torch setup. When you go to cut the webbing to length, wrap electrical tape around each bitter end, razor cut midspan across the tape and thru the webbing, remove tape, zippo burn each end to seal threads. For burn-in, ensure you do not close up the circle, just nip each end.
The Blue webbing in the shop is 1" flat (external) with a usable internal ID of ~ 1/2". Blue's good for a one-piece SuperFlex.
@ MikeGyver - measured a remnant of the Red tubing in the shop. 2" flat (external) yields a maximum usable ID of 1-1/8". She'll work fine for your 3-piece CKW water torch setup. When you go to cut the webbing to length, wrap electrical tape around each bitter end, razor cut midspan across the tape and thru the webbing, remove tape, zippo burn each end to seal threads. For burn-in, ensure you do not close up the circle, just nip each end.
The Blue webbing in the shop is 1" flat (external) with a usable internal ID of ~ 1/2". Blue's good for a one-piece SuperFlex.
During FABTECH'15, was gifted this FlexTech sample kit from a pretty young wahine. The kit consists of 1" turtle wrap, 3/4" FT, 3/4" insultherm, 7/8" flex, 3/4" flexo, 1/2" gorilla, and 1-1/2" thermashield. The 1" turtle wrap, shown 2nd from right in image below has velcro, while the remaining samples are seamless.
Installed the 1" dia x 3" long turtle wrap sample on water-cooled CKW flex hose TIG torch to 'close the gap'. The TIG torch is currently setup with a POS zipper cover that's disastrous. The turtle fits nicely. Planning to order a 25' TW ($95) and install on our water-cooled CKW FlexLoc TIG setup.
OEM specs on the turtle from the TechFlex site,
"Turtle Wrap is made of 1,000 Denier Cordura, and double coated with proprietary high FR Neoprene. This protection sleeve is used for bundling and wrapping hoses and cables. The reusable sleeve features Mil-Spec extreme Hook & Loop closure which allows installation without disconnecting hoses and can reduce labor time by 70%. TW is an excellent choice for weld cable or welding hose that is often dragged across the floor. This material resists sparks and hot spall. Turtle Wrap is also used in Subsea maintenance where barnacles, sea life and salt water can damage hoses. This sleeve is also heavily used on off-shore oil rigs. Turtle Wrap is available in Black."
Installed the 1" dia x 3" long turtle wrap sample on water-cooled CKW flex hose TIG torch to 'close the gap'. The TIG torch is currently setup with a POS zipper cover that's disastrous. The turtle fits nicely. Planning to order a 25' TW ($95) and install on our water-cooled CKW FlexLoc TIG setup.
OEM specs on the turtle from the TechFlex site,
"Turtle Wrap is made of 1,000 Denier Cordura, and double coated with proprietary high FR Neoprene. This protection sleeve is used for bundling and wrapping hoses and cables. The reusable sleeve features Mil-Spec extreme Hook & Loop closure which allows installation without disconnecting hoses and can reduce labor time by 70%. TW is an excellent choice for weld cable or welding hose that is often dragged across the floor. This material resists sparks and hot spall. Turtle Wrap is also used in Subsea maintenance where barnacles, sea life and salt water can damage hoses. This sleeve is also heavily used on off-shore oil rigs. Turtle Wrap is available in Black."
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Did you give up on the tubular webbing?During FABTECH'15, was gifted this FlexTech sample kit from a pretty young wahine. The kit consists of 1" turtle wrap, 3/4" FT, 3/4" insultherm, 7/8" flex, 3/4" flexo, 1/2" gorilla, and 1-1/2" thermashield. The 1" turtle wrap, shown 2nd from right in image below has velcro, while the remaining samples are seamless.
Installed the 1" dia x 3" long turtle wrap sample on water-cooled CKW flex hose TIG torch to 'close the gap'. The TIG torch is currently setup with a POS zipper cover that's disastrous. The turtle fits nicely. Planning to order a 25' TW ($95) and install on our water-cooled CKW FlexLoc TIG setup.
OEM specs on the turtle from the TechFlex site,
"Turtle Wrap is made of 1,000 Denier Cordura, and double coated with proprietary high FR Neoprene. This protection sleeve is used for bundling and wrapping hoses and cables. The reusable sleeve features Mil-Spec extreme Hook & Loop closure which allows installation without disconnecting hoses and can reduce labor time by 70%. TW is an excellent choice for weld cable or welding hose that is often dragged across the floor. This material resists sparks and hot spall. Turtle Wrap is also used in Subsea maintenance where barnacles, sea life and salt water can damage hoses. This sleeve is also heavily used on off-shore oil rigs. Turtle Wrap is available in Black."
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I like these Tec Torch/WeldTec pigskin covers. They're light and don't melt. They can be had via Amazon and Weldfabulous directly.
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@ Weld - neg, still retaining the red tubular webbing on a CK17 dual-hose air cooled torch & blue tubular webbing on a CK17 single-hose, valved, torch. The webbing has performed flawlessly.
The 'Honu' (Turtle Wrap) will be integrated to our CKW FlexLoc tri-hose torch. The velcro, lightweight, and abrasive features of the Honu are attractive. Echoes to days of future past when we used velcro covers on our deep sea umbilicals for SSDS ops.
The 'Honu' (Turtle Wrap) will be integrated to our CKW FlexLoc tri-hose torch. The velcro, lightweight, and abrasive features of the Honu are attractive. Echoes to days of future past when we used velcro covers on our deep sea umbilicals for SSDS ops.
tubular webbing is some of my favorite.@ Weld - neg, still retaining the red tubular webbing on a CK17 dual-hose air cooled torch & blue tubular webbing on a CK17 single-hose, valved, torch. The webbing has performed flawlessly.
The 'Honu' (Turtle Wrap) will be integrated to our CKW FlexLoc tri-hose torch. The velcro, lightweight, and abrasive features of the Honu are attractive. Echoes to days of future past when we used velcro covers on our deep sea umbilicals for SSDS ops.
Recently installed 25' of 1" TurtleWrap from FlexTech onto a water-cooled 18-Series CKW TIG Torch w/ SuperFlex hoses. Simple to install/deinstall,pliable, super-light, and melts at 800F. Done with any zipper covers. Done. The old Radnor one that came with our first TIG torch was disastrous. Failed/snapped zipper, suck teeth, and no lighter than the "HonuWrap". That POS is now in the trash.
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Looks like "Turtlewrap" is basically "Tough Duck".
I used the leather velcro wraps, but if your cooling line decides to crap out on you, they turn to a slimy sticky grossness. Kind of like a freshly chewed rawhide.:blush2:
The only thing I do'nt like about webbing is the amount of crap swept off the floors and sticks to them.
I used the leather velcro wraps, but if your cooling line decides to crap out on you, they turn to a slimy sticky grossness. Kind of like a freshly chewed rawhide.:blush2:
The only thing I do'nt like about webbing is the amount of crap swept off the floors and sticks to them.
Not quite. TurtleWrap is made from 1000 Denier CORDURA, a Nylon 66 based product that first gained commercial popularity in the late 60s, and a fire-resistant Neoprene coating. Tough Duck, if you mean the trade name, is a 600 Denier canvas product made with polyester.
CORDURA is mildew resistant, whereas Duck is more prone to retaining mildew. Have no insight into the fire resistantanve of Tough Duck but it ain't holding up to temps of 800F unless there's some magic fairy dust applied to the surface.
Note, the Denier value has nothing do with strength as many assume, but rather a measure of specific weight (weight per unit area).
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Late to the party, but wanted to say that this tubular webbing is a great solution. I just set up a 25 foot CK 26 with BlueWater 2" Climb-Spec Webbing. The torch cable fit easily through the webbing. The webbing is thick and seems durable. The webbing offers no resistance to bending and I think this will work out well for this (large to me ) torch. At 70 cents a foot, it's sure worth a try. Thanks ManoKai for the idea.
I do like the idea of tubular webbing, the friction drag will be almost zero.
I hate rubber or leather covers just for the drag you get, although suede is much much nicer. I went with a cheap as chips chinese denim cover for my last torch, I really like it
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I hate rubber or leather covers just for the drag you get, although suede is much much nicer. I went with a cheap as chips chinese denim cover for my last torch, I really like it
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Keep away from the sheaths that zip up as the zipper can easily fail with gunck, swarf, spatter, etc getting in it.
I prefer the velcro ones.
I prefer the velcro ones.
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