Tweco PCM-62 Machine Torch - Manual (Page 52)

APPENDIX A-4 Manual 0-2817
APPENDIX 3: GENERAL APPLICATION NOTES
A. Electrode Selection
The SureLok TM Torches offer two Electrodes, General Purpose and MaximumLife TM . The information supplied in
this section is to help determine which electrode to use for best performance.
General Purpose SureLok TM Electrode (Cat.No. 9-8402)
• General Purpose- Good performance with all systems.
• Design of electrode is similar to previous designed electrodes used in the PCH/M-60, 75, 76, 80, and 100XL
Torches.
• New patented locking design offers improved parts life, excellent piloting, improved arc transfer distance and
excellent arc characteristics as compared to older electrode designs.
• The General Purpose electrode is the standard electrode offered with SureLok RPT Replacement Torches pro-
viding good all around characteristics and performance.
MaximumLife TM SureLok TM Electrode (Cat.No. 9-8407)
• New innovative patented “fluted” design.
• Fluted design optimizes electrode cooling and in most applications resulting in a significant improvement in
consumable parts life.
Suggested Applications
System
General Purpose
Cat # 9-8402
MaximumLife™
Cat # 9-8407
CutMaster 50 Optional Suggested
PakMaster 50XL Plus Optional Suggested
CE CutMaster 50 Optional Suggested
CE PakMaster 50XL Plus Suggested Optional
Electrode