CK WORLDWIDE CK9 FLEX Series

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HEAD STYLE CABLE STYLE CABLE LENGTH STANDARD # SUPERFLEX #

Flex Head

w/o Valve

1 Piece

12-1/2 ft. (3.8 m) CK9-12-R FX CK9-12-RSF FX

25 ft (7.6 m) CK9-25-R FX CK9-25-RSF FX

2 Piece

12-1/2 ft. (3.8 m) CK9-12-2 FX CK9-12-2SF FX

25 ft (7.6 m) CK9-25-2 FX CK9-25-2SF FX

Flex Head

w/Valve

1 Piece

12-1/2 ft. (3.8 m) CK9V-12-R FX CK9V-12-RSF FX

25 ft (7.6 m) CK9V-25-R FX CK9V-25-RSF FX

2 Piece

12-1/2 ft. (3.8 m) CK9V-12-2 FX CK9V-12-2SF FX

25 ft (7.6 m) CK9V-25-2 FX CK9V-25-2SF FX

CK WORLDWIDE INC.

WARRANTY:

CK Worldwide, Inc. warrants products manufactured by CK Worldwide, Inc. to

be free of defects in materials and workmanship. CK Worldwide, Inc. limits this

warranty to replacement of the product or parts thereof and excludes liability for

injury, property damage or economic loss attributable to product use or misuse.

In any event, CK Worldwide, Inc. will only be responsible for its products when

used with accessory items manufactured by CK Worldwide, Inc.

INSTALLATION:

Before using this torch, - tighten regulator, hose and power cable ﬁttings with

proper wrenches. Using small pliers, securely tighten all knurled hose ﬁttings

(Slide the torch handle back for access to the torch connections). Purge the

regulator and TIG torch with inert gas at 20 cubic feet per hour. Following these

steps will ensure contamination free welds. Repeat this procedure whenever

torch or regulator ﬁttings have been detached.

CONNECTION

DIAGRAM:

CAUTION:

Personal harm will result from touching the hot parts of a TIG torch without

insulative protection, or from looking directly or indirectly at an arc or reﬂected

arc. At no time should bare skin be exposed to a welding arc.

TUNGSTEN

PREPARATION:

GRINDING PREPARATION:

Use a 60 Grit or ﬁner aluminum

oxide wheel

EXTENSION INSTRUCTION:

STANDARD PARTS

General Purpose:

Flat:

1/4 to 1/2 x Diameter

Taper:

2 to 3 x Diameter

3 x Diameter from end of cup.

END PREPARATION:

DCSP (EN)

General Purpose:

Ball tip by arcing on clean metal

at low current DCRP (EP) then

slowly increase current to form

the desired ball diameter.

The included angle determines weld

bead shape and size. Generally,

as the included angle increases,

penetration increases and bead

width decreases.

Maximum extension:

6 x Diameter from end of cup.

(In draft - free areas)

Ball:

Maximum 1 x Diameter

Remove sharp point to leave a

truncated point with a ﬂat spot.

Diameter of ﬂat spot determines

amperage.

3 x Diameter from end of cup.

Shape tungsten by grinding

logitudinally, never radially.

ACHF

General Purpose:

GAS LENS PARTS

General Purpose:

INFORMATION

CHART:

ARGON FLOW

- ALUMINUM

ARGON FLOW

- FERROUS METALS

WELDING CURRENT (AMPS)

- TUNGSTEN TYPE

Gas Lens

Body

(Liters)

Standard

Body

(Liters)

Gas Lens

Body

(Liters)

Standard

Body

(Liters)

DCSP

Thoriated

DCSP

Pure

Thoriated

Pure

.020 (0.50)

.040 (1.00)

1/16 (1.60)

3/32 (2.40)

1/8 (3.20)

5/32 (4.00)

3/16 (4.80)

1/4 (6.40)

Cup

Size

Electrode

Diameter

in inches

(mm)

5-8 (3-4)

5-10 (3-5)

7-12 (4-6)

10-15 (5-7)

10-20 (5-10)

12-25 (6-12)

15-30 (7-14)

25-45 (12-21)

5-8 (3-4)

5-12 (3-6)

8-15 (4-7)

10-20 (5-10)

12-25 (6-12)

15-30 (7-14)

25-40 (12-19)

30-55 (14-26)

5-8 (3-4)

5-10 (3-5)

8-10 (4-5)

8-12 (4-6)

12-25 (6-12)

20-35 (10-17)

10-15 (5-7)

5-8 (3-4)

5-10 (3-5)

7-12 (4-6)

10-15 (5-7)

10-18 (5-9)

15-25 (7-12)

20-35 (10-17)

25-50 (12-24)

5 - 20

20 - 80

80 - 150

150 - 250

240 - 350

400 - 500

475-800

700 - 1100

5 - 15

15 - 70

70 - 130

150 - 220

220 - 330

375 - 475

475-800

5 - 20

15-80

70 - 150

140 - 235

220 - 325

300 - 425

400 - 525

500 - 700

5 - 15

10 - 60

50 - 100

100 - 160

150 - 210

200 - 275

250 - 350

325 - 700

4 or 5

4, 5 or 6

6, 7 or 8

7, 8 or 10

8 or 10

750 - 1000

1 PIECE

CABLE ASSEMBLY

2 PIECE

CABLE ASSEMBLY

CK WORLDWIDE INC. PHONE: (253) 854-5820 www.ckworldwide.com

3501 “C” ST. N.E. PHONE: (800) 426-0877 ck@ckworldwide.com

AUBURN, WA. 98002 FAX: (253) 939-1746

USA

IMPORTANT !!

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS

MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT !

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

TIG TORCH MANUAL

RATING @ 100% DUTY CYCLE:

COOLING METHOD:

HEAD ACCESSORIES:

POWER CABLE ADAPTOR:

125 AMP ACHF OR DCSP

GAS COOLED

2 SERIES HEAD ACCESSORIES

105Z57 (15PCA)

CK9 & CK9V FLEX

CK9F

ACCESSORY ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION:

MODEL SELECTOR - TORCH PACKAGES

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Summary

Warranty and Installation

Warranty Statement

Details CK Worldwide Inc.'s warranty for its products, excluding liability for injury or misuse.

Installation Procedure

Instructions for tightening fittings, purging gas, and ensuring contamination-free welds.

Torch and Welding Information

Connection Diagrams

Visual representations of 1-piece and 2-piece TIG cable assemblies.

Welding Information Chart

Provides recommended tungsten diameter, type, cup size, and amperage for different metals.

Tungsten Preparation

Guides for preparing tungsten electrodes for general purpose and gas lens applications.

Technical Specifications and Model Selection

Technical Information

Specifies torch rating, duty cycle, cooling method, and required accessory items for installation.

Torch Model Selector

Lists available torch packages with different head styles, cable styles, and lengths.

Safety and Important Notes

Safety Precautions

Warns about touching hot torch parts and looking at welding arcs without protection.

Important Operating Instructions

Emphasizes reading and understanding the manual before operating the equipment.

Torch Parts and Accessories

Parts List

Comprehensive list of torch bodies, cables, handles, and fittings for CK9 FLEX and CK9V FLEX.

Accessory Parts

Details for power cable adapters, hose fittings, and nuts required for torch assembly.

Head Accessories

Catalog of 2 Series head accessories including cups, collets, collet bodies, and heat shields.

Gas Saver Parts

Information on gas saver components and their benefits, like reduced gas consumption.

Accessory Applications and Properties

Standard Parts Applications

Explains that standard parts are for general purpose use and improve arc starting/stability.

Wedge Collets Properties

Highlights wedge collets' ability to improve arc starting, stability, and control.

Ceramic (Lava) Cups

Used when reflected heat is high, suitable for specific welding applications.

Alumina Cups

For general purpose use and when impact resistance is required for cups.

Gas Lens Parts

Reduce turbulence, improve gas coverage, increase duty cycle and tungsten stick-out.

Short (Stubby) Parts

Used to shorten the torch head length, potentially reducing duty cycle.

Gas Saver Parts

Conserve gas and consumable parts, improve visibility, and achieve gas lens effect.