{"product_id":"pinza-portaelectrodo-tig-st17-st26","title":"Electrode collets for ST17 \/ ST26 TIG torches (3 units)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTungsten held firmly and well centred, for a precise TIG arc.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kit of 3 electrode collets for ST17 and ST26 TIG torches. The collet holds the tungsten electrode and transfers the current to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn collet, or one of the wrong size, lets the electrode move, overheat or become contaminated. Choose the size of your electrode: \u003cstrong\u003e1.6, 2.0, 2.4 or 3.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and pair it with a collet body of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Key benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirm grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e the electrode does not slip while welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood electrical contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e stable current transfer to the tungsten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1.6 to 3.2 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack of 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e spares for many working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏗️ What it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eST17 and ST26 TIG torches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIG welding of steel, stainless steel and aluminium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanging electrode diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIG torch maintenance in the workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Technical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart:\u003c\/strong\u003e TIG electrode collet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 collets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 · 2.0 · 2.4 · 3.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e ST17 and ST26 TIG torches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose the size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collet must match the electrode diameter and the collet body. If you switch from a 1.6 mm to a 2.4 mm electrode, change the collet and collet body to 2.4 mm as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTIG torch maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen changing the electrode, clean the collet and collet body and check the ceramic nozzle. A collet that is heat-distorted or dirty does not transfer current properly and makes the tungsten overheat. Keep a set of collets, collet bodies and nozzles to hand for each electrode diameter you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Vetonek tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e always use a collet and collet body of the same size as the electrode: if they do not match, the tungsten moves, becomes contaminated and the arc turns unstable. Keep a set of each size you use regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the collet do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds the tungsten electrode inside the torch and transfers the current to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same as the diameter of your electrode: 1.6, 2.0, 2.4 or 3.2 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich torches is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ST17 and ST26 TIG torches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many collets are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 collets of the chosen size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if the collet does not match the electrode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tungsten moves, becomes contaminated and the arc becomes unstable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does the collet do?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It holds the tungsten electrode inside the torch and transfers the current to it.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which size do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The same as the diameter of your electrode: 1.6, 2.0, 2.4 or 3.2 mm.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which torches is it for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For ST17 and ST26 TIG torches.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many collets are included?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"3 collets of the chosen size.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What happens if the collet does not match the electrode?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The tungsten moves, becomes contaminated and the arc becomes unstable.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Vica Work","offers":[{"title":"1,6 mm","offer_id":54641428726107,"sku":"CEVIK-CP-TIGPINZA16","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2,0 mm","offer_id":54641428758875,"sku":"CEVIK-CP-TIGPINZA20","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2,4 mm","offer_id":54641428791643,"sku":"CEVIK-CP-TIGPINZA24","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3,2 mm","offer_id":54641428824411,"sku":"CEVIK-CP-TIGPINZA32","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/vetonek.com\/en\/products\/pinza-portaelectrodo-tig-st17-st26","provider":"Vetonek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}