0700300564 - ESAB TXH 251w Flexible Water-Cooled TIG Torch 8m OKC50

Premium Water-Cooled TIG Welding Torch

The ESAB TXH 251w (0700300564) represents the forefront of TIG torch engineering, designed specifically for professional welders who demand precision, comfort, and reliability. As part of the renowned TXH series, this torch is engineered to provide the best possible ergonomic experience while maintaining rigorous industrial performance standards. The 'w' designation indicates a water-cooled system, which is essential for high-amperage applications where air-cooled torches would overheat and fail. This model is rated for 250 Amps DC and 175 Amps AC at a 100% duty cycle, ensuring continuous operation without thermal interruption.

One of the standout features of this specific SKU is the flexible head ('F'). In complex fabrication environments, welders often encounter joints that are obstructed or positioned at awkward angles. The flexible neck allows the operator to manually adjust the angle of the torch head, ensuring optimal tungsten positioning and gas coverage regardless of the joint geometry. This flexibility significantly reduces the need for the welder to contort their body, thereby improving safety and weld quality.

The torch assembly comes with an 8-meter (approximately 26 feet) cable, providing a generous working radius around the power source. This is particularly beneficial for large-scale fabrication where moving the welding machine is impractical. The connection interface is an OKC 50 (standard 50mm Dinse style), which is a widely adopted industry standard, ensuring compatibility with a vast range of ESAB and third-party power sources. The cable assembly itself is constructed from high-quality materials designed to resist abrasion and heat while remaining flexible enough to prevent wrist strain during manipulation.

Technically, the TXH 251w is optimized for efficient heat transfer. The cooling passages in the head are designed to maximize the extraction of heat from the consumables, extending the life of collets, collet bodies, and nozzles. This thermal efficiency translates to less downtime for consumable changes and more consistent arc characteristics over long weld runs.