17459 - Victor 17459 Replacement Flowmeter Housing Guard

Reliable Protection for Precision Gas Measurement

The Victor 17459 Flowmeter Guard is a critical replacement component designed to safeguard the integrity of your gas regulation equipment. In the precise world of welding and industrial gas control, the flowmeter is the instrument that ensures the correct delivery of shielding gases like Argon, CO2, or Helium. The core of many flowmeters involves a calibrated glass tube and a floating ball, a mechanism that provides accurate visual feedback on gas flow rates. However, this glass component is inherently fragile and susceptible to damage from the rigors of an industrial environment. The 17459 Guard serves as the first line of defense, encasing the delicate glass in a robust, high-impact shell.

Manufactured from industrial-grade polycarbonate, this guard offers exceptional impact resistance without compromising visibility. The material is engineered to remain optically clear, allowing operators to read flow rates accurately and instantly without obstruction. Unlike inferior plastics that may yellow or cloud over time due to UV exposure or shop grime, the Victor 17459 maintains its clarity, ensuring that safety and process parameters are always visible. This specific part is an OEM replacement, ensuring perfect dimensional compatibility with Victor-brand flowmeters. Using genuine parts is essential for maintaining the safety certifications and operational standards of your gas equipment.

Installation of the guard is straightforward, designed to fit seamlessly over the flow tube assembly. It acts not only as a shield against physical knocks—such as a falling wrench or a tipped cylinder cart—but also helps contain components in the unlikely event of an internal failure. For maintenance managers and safety officers, keeping replacement guards like the 17459 in stock is a proactive measure. A broken flowmeter tube renders a regulator useless and stops production; having the correct guard installed prevents this scenario, ensuring continuous uptime and protecting the investment in high-quality Victor gas apparatus.

Whether you are refurbishing older regulators or replacing a cracked housing on a current unit, the Victor 17459 Flowmeter Guard is the standard for durability and fit. It exemplifies the Victor commitment to quality, providing a simple yet indispensable solution to common equipment vulnerabilities in the welding industry.