Need a good tig cable cover.

[FishingMan]

Im looking for a tough,flexable and light tig cable cover. My torch is 25ft long. Ive seen mention of rock climbing rope sleeve. Whats everyone using?

 

[ttpete]

Im looking for a tough,flexable and light tig cable cover. My torch is 25ft long. Ive seen mention of rock climbing rope sleeve. Whats everyone using?

I have a leather one that fastens with snaps. Very flexible. There are zipper ones that are less flexible. I don't like a sleeve close to the torch end, it's annoying.

 

[racingtadpole]

As a former rock climbing instructor, you won’t find an edge protector in lengths past around 3’. They are also very stiff, their job is to protect your anchor rope from abrasion which makes them less than ideal to use on a TIG torch.

Google TIG torch cover, there’s literally options falling from the sky to suit every taste and price point. My 26 cover is leather and my 17 is covered in some form of flame retardant synthetic, probably proban..

 

[FishingMan]

I googled and read till eyes bled. So many options. Thats why i asked .

 

[sqznby]

I've been using 25' nylon zipper covers for a few years. No complaints.
If you don't like zippers, they make them with Velcro to.
I've also used the leather versions both zipper and Velcro to, not bad.

 

[dr_clyde]

I use a very thin leather cover that is held on with Velcro. Avoid the synthetic ones, they melt when sparks land on them. Especially avoid the ones with zippers. If a spark melts one spot on the zipper, then the whole thing is toast. Impossible to get off or back on correctly if the zipper won't work.

My leather ones are very thin, flexible, and I don't even notice they're there. I want to say mine are made by WeldTec, but I could be mistaken on that.

They do make a super heavy leather one, I would avoid that.

 

[Tig Master]

This works well https://www.strapworks.com/Nylon_Webbing_p/tnw2.htm

 

[sqznby]

I use a very thin leather cover that is held on with Velcro. Avoid the synthetic ones, they melt when sparks land on them. Especially avoid the ones with zippers. If a spark melts one spot on the zipper, then the whole thing is toast. Impossible to get off or back on correctly if the zipper won't work.

My leather ones are very thin, flexible, and I don't even notice they're there. I want to say mine are made by WeldTec, but I could be mistaken on that.

They do make a super heavy leather one, I would avoid that.

People who are neglectful will most likely be the ones who burn them up and ruin the zippers.
Personally, I don't have my torch strung out when I Mig so I don't have to worry about burning them or sparks landing on the zippers.
My covers are both Miller products.

 

[FishingMan]

Thanks for the info guys. Tigmaster is 2" the size to get? How has it held up for you?

 

[BigMike782]

American Weldquip sells a product called gun wrap. It is spirol plastic wire loom material but big enough to go over a MIG gun cable hose. It's pricey from AMW......4.00? foot but if you can find a generic alternative it is soooooo much better than traditional leather and nylon covers.

 

[Bretny]

Look at the cloth type hudraulic hose protectors.

 

[Tig Master]

Thanks for the info guys. Tigmaster is 2" the size to get? How has it held up for you?

Need to know what you have 17 20 series h20 cooled or air cooled

 

[FishingMan]

I just ordered 30 ft of it. I have a 200 amp model 210 flex head air cooled and a water cooled torch that was given to me. Dont know model offhand. Need to get a cooler soon.

 

[ttpete]

I just ordered 30 ft of it. I have a 200 amp model 210 flex head air cooled and a water cooled torch that was given to me. Dont know model offhand. Need to get a cooler soon.

You can run the water cooled torch off city or well water and run the discharge to a drain. My rig has a solenoid water valve so it shuts off when the pedal is released.

 

[dr_clyde]

People who are neglectful will most likely be the ones who burn them up and ruin the zippers.
Personally, I don't have my torch strung out when I Mig so I don't have to worry about burning them or sparks landing on the zippers.
My covers are both Miller products.

It's never intentional, accidents happen. I have been on the frustrated end of zippered torch covers at several shops. I don't think it's always neglect.

When you're jamming on a project that takes both MIG and TIG, grinding, or have several guys working at once, I'm not gonna coil up the leads 10 times a day.

I'm just sharing my experience. In a home hobby shop a zipper will probably work fine. I just won't have them in my shop.

 

[FishingMan]

Tigmaster thanks for the link to the hose cover. I got it in the mail yesterday. Its some tuff stuff. Its tough to cut with sharp scissors. I havent put it on yet. It should work out nice. Thanks for all the info guys.

 

[Bellaireroad]

I understand using one for cable management on a water cooled gun. Does anyone use one on an air cooled gun?
One of the things you pay extra money for is a flexible lead cable, then putting a cover over that seems like it defeats the purpose.
There’s no crying in baseball, and there’s no sparks in TIG


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[FishingMan]

Mine is getting used on my air cooled torch. I just got a tig button for it and have to protect the cable that is getting ran down my torch.

 

[Tig Master]

Tigmaster thanks for the link to the hose cover. I got it in the mail yesterday. Its some tuff stuff. Its tough to cut with sharp scissors. I havent put it on yet. It should work out nice. Thanks for all the info guys.

That stuff won't wear out on you that is for sure.

T

 

[Jlarson]

I use weld tec or CK covers now. Used to use rolls of heat shrink, made cleaning for high purity/cleanroom work easier.

I'm thinking about trying hydraulic hose covers for my field work air cooled torches next time I need a cover though, there's some nice seamless Kevlar stuff out there that I could just fish the lead through.

 

[pcmeiners]

Purchased about 6 of these, leather, Velcro zipper, forget paying 2x-3x for a name brand imprinted on the cover.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/24-Leather...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

 

[sqznby]

Purchased about 6 of these, leather, Velcro zipper, forget paying 2x-3x for a name brand imprinted on the cover.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/24-Leather...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

How do you like them?
Looks like some stout material. What machinery did it come off of?

 

[pcmeiners]

The seller does not say what machine they come off of, they are unused, 24ft. They are leather and should last, dark blue. The Velcro is nice, would not want zipper or buttons . Next best would be buying covering with a name on it...I just hate paying for companies to advertise on stuff I pay for, making me pay 2x-3x as much for the privilege.

 

[kazlx]

I have this.

https://www.arc-zone.com/leather-cable-cover-2hclv

With the CK super flex cables, it's a nice setup.