It is very important that resistance welding electrodes be kept as cool as possible; excessive heat softens them, allowing the nose to mushroom and weld quality to drop.
Adjustable water tubes are used to deflect incoming coolant water to the full extent of the water hole in the electrode. Before installing a tip, check that there is an adjustable water tube in place and that it is pulled out far enough so that it will contact the end of the water hole in the tip.
The drawing shows a typical straight holder, but the principle is the same for other kinds as well.
Adjustable water tube correctly positioned in tip. Cold water will strike the hottest part of the tip first.
Product Selections
Standard Electrodes
- Straight Electrodes
- Male Caps, Straight Shanks for Male Caps, Bent Shanks for Male Caps
- Female Caps, Straight Shanks for Female Caps, Bent Shanks for Female Caps
- Double Bend Electrodes
- Miscellaneous Electrodes
- Back Up Electrodes
- Threaded Electrodes
- Refractory Metal-Faced Electrodes
- Swivel Faced Electrodes
