How to choose the right welding torch?

Confirm your welding machine model & rated current

Match the torch’s ampere rating to your welder. 150A/200A torches fit small portable welders for thin plates; 350A/500A torches are for heavy industrial continuous welding on thick steel. Also check connector types: Euro central plug, Panasonic separate plug, OTC plug etc.

Select welding type (MIG / TIG / Stud welding)

MIG/CO2 torch: For automatic wire feeding, carbon steel, stainless steel daily fabrication;

TIG torch: For high-precision thin sheet, aluminum, pipeline and stainless steel welding;

Stud repair torch: Exclusive for car body dent pulling and sheet metal shaping.

Pick cooling mode: Air-cooled or Water-cooled

Air-cooled torches are lightweight, low-cost, good for intermittent light workload. Water-cooled torches bear long-hour high-current welding without overheating, required for 350A+ heavy-duty jobs.

Match your wire feeder type

Separate wire feeders need split torches with independent control cables and gas joints; integrated all-in-one welders use compact Euro plug one-piece torches.

Determine required cable length

Short cables (3m–5m) deliver stable arc for fixed workstations; long cables (8m–10m) are for mobile outdoor construction.

Check working environment & material

Choose soft anti-freeze cables for low-temperature workshops; thick wear-resistant outer jackets for harsh factory sites. For aluminum welding, use dedicated liners and torch bodies.