TAS332GSLD - CK Worldwide 3/32" Large Diameter Gas Saver Tungsten Adapter with Screen

Technical Overview of the CK Worldwide TAS332GSLD

The CK Worldwide TAS332GSLD is a precision-engineered tungsten adapter designed explicitly for the Large Diameter Gas Saver series. This component plays a pivotal role in the gas management system of 2 Series TIG torches (commonly the 9 and 20 models). Unlike standard collet bodies or adapters, this unit integrates a specialized mesh screen array directly into the adapter housing. This design is critical for converting turbulent shielding gas from the collet body into a laminar flow pattern before it enters the large diameter nozzle.

The adapter is machined to accept 3/32-inch (2.4mm) tungsten electrodes. It threads securely onto the proprietary Gas Saver collet body, effectively sandwiching the collet and ensuring positive electrical contact and thermal transfer. The "Large Diameter" designation indicates compatibility with CK's larger Pyrex and alumina push-on nozzles, which are essential for applications requiring an expanded inert atmosphere, such as welding titanium, zirconium, or stainless steel tubing where heat-affected zone (HAZ) oxidation must be minimized.

Technically, the integrated screens function as a high-efficiency gas lens. By smoothing the gas flow, the TAS332GSLD allows for a longer tungsten stick-out—often up to an inch or more depending on the nozzle size—without compromising shield integrity. This capability is indispensable for welders accessing deep joints or tight corners where standard cup configurations would fail to provide adequate coverage. The brass construction ensures durability and resistance to thread galling, while the screen material is selected for high-temperature resilience.

Installation requires the specific Large Diameter Gas Saver collet body. This adapter does not fit standard gas lens collet bodies or standard collet bodies. It is a unique component of the CK Gas Saver ecosystem, identified by the "LD" suffix in the part number, distinguishing it from the standard diameter Gas Saver adapters.