CK Torch Families
Use this for CK air-cooled and water-cooled torch families.
CK TIG support
Start with the closest match below. Detailed compatibility, parts tables, and troubleshooting stay farther down the page so the first screen stays easy to scan.
Use this for CK air-cooled and water-cooled torch families.
Use this for CK head parts, SuperFlex cables, and machine adapters.
CK Worldwide TIG support
Use this CK TIG hub when you need a fast path from torch identification to consumable matching and connector verification.
Use the torch family when the torch body is known. Use the consumable path when matching cups, collets, gas lenses, tungsten, or back caps. Use the adapter path when the machine connector is the question.
CK9, CK17, CK20, CK26, CK230, CK300, air-cooled, water-cooled, and Flex-Loc support paths.
Match 2 Series or 3 Series before choosing cups, collets, gas lenses, or back caps.
Use Safe-Loc, Dinse, gas-thru, water-cooled, Tweco/Cam-Lock, or stud/lug adapter paths.
| Torch family | Cooling / rating | Consumable path | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK9 TIG TorchCK9, CK9V, CK9P, CK9PV, CKPF130 | Gas cooled125 amp ACHF or DCSP at 100% | 2 Series head accessories2 Series cups, 2 Series collets, 2 Series collet bodies | Open support page |
| CK17 TIG TorchCK17, CK17V, CK17P, CK17 RG-T, CK17V RG-T, CK150 | Gas cooled150 amp ACHF or DCSP at 100% | 3 Series head accessories3 Series cups, 3 Series collets, 3 Series collet bodies | Open support page |
| CK26 TIG TorchCK26, CK26V, CK26P, CK26HD | Gas cooled200 amp ACHF or DCSP at 100%; CK26HD 300 amp at 60% | 3 Series head accessories3 Series cups, 3 Series collets, 3 Series collet bodies | Open support page |
| CK20 TIG TorchCK20, CK20V, CK20 FX, CK200 | Water cooled250 amp class water-cooled TIG torch | 2 Series head accessories2 Series cups, 2 Series collets, 2 Series collet bodies | Open support page |
| CK230 TIG TorchCK230, CK230V, CK230 FX, TL18, TL300 | Water cooledHeavy-duty water-cooled torch path | 2 Series large/water-cooled support path2 Series gas lens parts, 2 Series wedge collets, large-diameter cup paths | Open support page |
| CK300 TIG TorchCK300, CK300V, CK300 FX, TL300, CK510 | Water cooledHeavy-duty water-cooled torch path | 3 Series head accessories3 Series cups, 3 Series collets, 3 Series gas lenses | Open support page |
| CK Air-Cooled TIG TorchCK9, CK17, CK26, CK26HD, CK130, CK150, CK210 | Gas cooled125 to 300 amp catalog paths | 2 Series and 3 Series, model dependent2 Series for CK9, 3 Series for CK17/CK26, wedge collets | Open support page |
| CK Water-Cooled TIG TorchCK20, CK230, CK300, CK18, CK200, TL18, TL300 | Water cooledWater-cooled TIG torch paths | 2 Series or 3 Series, model dependent2 Series for CK20/CK230 paths, 3 Series for CK300 paths, water hose | Open support page |
Inspect cup condition. Verify gas lens seating. Inspect O-rings and heat shield. Verify gas flow and shielding from drafts.
Verify cooling flow on water-cooled torches. Inspect cable and hose condition. Verify amperage is within torch class. Inspect front-end consumable fitment.
Inspect tungsten contamination. Verify collet tightness. Inspect gas lens or collet body. Verify gas coverage and work connection.
CK consumables are series-specific. Confirm torch family, 2 Series vs 3 Series, gas lens vs standard setup, tungsten diameter, cooling type, and machine connector before ordering. Amazon links remain optional buying references only and are not used as compatibility truth.