CK WORLDWIDE FL230 Manual

CK WORLDWIDE FL230 is a water-cooled TIG torch that offers precise and efficient welding performance. It is designed to provide superior weld quality, increased productivity, and enhanced safety for demanding welding applications. Whether you are a professional welder or an enthusiast looking for a reliable and versatile TIG torch, the CK WORLDWIDE FL230 is an excellent choice.

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WARRANTY:

CK WORLDWIDE INC.

CK Worldwide, Inc. warrants products manufactured by CK Worldwide, Inc. to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. CK Worldwide, Inc. limits this warranty to replacement of the product or parts thereof and excludes liability for injury, property damage or economic loss attributable to product use or misuse.

In any event, CK Worldwide, Inc. will only be responsible for its products when used with accessory items manufactured by CK Worldwide, Inc.

INSTALLATION: Before using this torch, - tighten regulator, hose and power cable ﬁttings with proper wrenches. Using small pliers, securely tighten all knurled hose ﬁttings

(Slide the torch handle back for access to the torch connections). Purge the regulator and TIG torch with inert gas at 20 cubic feet per hour. Following these steps will ensure contamination free welds. Repeat this procedure whenever torch or regulator ﬁttings have been detached.

CONNECTION

DIAGRAM:

INFORMATION

CHART:

TUNGSTEN

PREPARATION:

Electrode

Diameter in inches

(mm)

Cup

Size

.020 (0.50)

.040 (1.00)

1/16 (1.60)

3/32 (2.40)

1/8 (3.20)

5/32 (4.00)

3/16 (4.80)

1/4 (6.40)

4 or 5

4, 5 or 6

6, 7 or 8

7, 8 or 10

8 or 10

Pure

5 - 15

10 - 60

50 - 100

100 - 160

150 - 210

200 - 275

250 - 350

325 - 700

WELDING CURRENT (AMPS)

- TUNGSTEN TYPE

Thoriated

5 - 20

15-80

70 - 150

140 - 235

220 - 325

300 - 425

400 - 525

500 - 700

DCSP

Pure

5 - 15

15 - 70

70 - 130

150 - 220

220 - 330

375 - 475

475-800

750 - 1000

DCSP

Thoriated

5 - 20

20 - 80

80 - 150

150 - 250

240 - 350

400 - 500

475-800

700 - 1100

ARGON FLOW

- FERROUS METALS

Standard

Body

(Liters)

5-8 (3-4)

5-10 (3-5)

7-12 (4-6)

10-15 (5-7)

10-18 (5-9)

15-25 (7-12)

Gas Lens

Body

(Liters)

5-8 (3-4)

5-10 (3-5)

8-10 (4-5)

8-12 (4-6)

10-15 (5-7)

ARGON FLOW

- ALUMINUM

Standard

Body

(Liters)

5-8 (3-4)

5-12 (3-6)

Gas Lens

Body

(Liters)

5-8 (3-4)

5-10 (3-5)

8-15 (4-7)

10-20 (5-10)

12-25 (6-12)

15-30 (7-14)

7-12 (4-6)

10-15 (5-7)

10-20 (5-10)

12-25 (6-12)

20-35 (10-17) 12-25 (6-12)

25-50 (12-24) 20-35 (10-17)

25-40 (12-19) 15-30 (7-14)

30-55 (14-26) 25-45 (12-21)

END PREPARATION:

DCSP (EN)

General Purpose:

Flat:

1/4 to 1/2 x Diameter

GRINDING PREPARATION:

Use a 60 Grit or ﬁner aluminum oxide wheel

EXTENSION INSTRUCTION:

STANDARD PARTS

General Purpose:

3 x Diameter from end of cup.

CAUTION:

Taper:

2 to 3 x Diameter

ACHF

General Purpose:

Ball:

Maximum 1 x Diameter

Shape tungsten by grinding logitudinally, never radially.

Remove sharp point to leave a truncated point with a ﬂat spot.

Diameter of ﬂat spot determines amperage.

GAS LENS PARTS

General Purpose:

3 x Diameter from end of cup.

Ball tip by arcing on clean metal at low current DCRP (EP) then slowly increase current to form the desired ball diameter.

The included angle determines weld bead shape and size. Generally, as the included angle increases, penetration increases and bead width decreases.

Maximum extension:

6 x Diameter from end of cup.

(In draft - free areas)

Personal harm will result from touching the hot parts of a TIG torch without insulative protection, or from looking directly or indirectly at an arc or reﬂected arc. At no time should bare skin be exposed to a welding arc.

FL230

TIG TORCH MANUAL

FL230 WATER COOLED

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

RATING @ 100% DUTY CYCLE:

COOLING METHOD:

230 AMP ACHF OR DCSP

WATER COOLED

ACCESSORY ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION:

HEAD ACCESSORIES:

POWER CABLE ADAPTOR:

2 SERIES HEAD ACCESSORIES

45V11 (2PCA)

MODEL SELECTOR - TORCH PACKAGES

BODY STYLE -

CABLE STYLE

HEAD CABLE LENGTH

HI-FLEX

CABLE

SUPERFLEX

CABLE

FL230-NO VA LV E

1 P IE C E HI-FLE X

C A B LE

FL2L

12-1/2 ft. (3.8m)

25 ft (7.6m)

FL2312

FL2325

FL2312S F

FL2325S F

HEAD ADJUSTMENT FOR FLEX-LOC

CK WORLDWIDE INC.

3501 “C” ST. N.E.

AUBURN, WA. 98002

USA

PHONE: (253) 854-5820

PHONE: (800) 426-0877

FAX: (253) 939-1746 www.ckworldwide.com [email protected]

FLTBAW

FLWB

200M..........

2 0 0 R . . . . . . . . . .

MEDIUM BACKCAP, 3 SERIES

(INCLUDES O-RING)

O-RING-FOR BACKCAP

01-0002

(2 REQD.)

CK WORLDWIDE INC.

TRI-FLEX POWER CABLES 212TF (12-1/2 FT.) 225TF (25 FT.)

2PF1

212PC (12-1/2 ft) 225PC (25 ft)

2PF1

212AH (12-1/2 ft) 225AH (25 ft)

212WH (12-1/2 ft) 225WH (25 ft)

FL2L............

0 1 - 0 0 0 9 . . . . .

2 G H S . . . . . . . .

3 0 0 R . . . . . . . . . .

3 SERIES HEAD ASSEMBLY

(INCLUDES HEATSHIELD AND

ADJUSTING STEM)

ADJUSTING STEM

(INCLUDED O-RING)

HEATSHIELD

O-RING-FOR ADJUSTING STEM

FOR:

FL2312

FL2325

FL2312SF

FL2325SF

2GHS

200H

2AN 3HF

2WN 3HF

212PCSF (12-1/2 ft) 225PCSF (25 ft)

2PF2

2PN

212AHSF (12-1/2 ft) 225AHSF (25 ft)

2AN 3HF

2WN 3HF

2PN

2PF2

212WHSF (12-1/2 ft) 225WHSF (25 ft)

300R

200R

01-0009

200M

FL2L

PART # DESCRIPTION

F L T B A W . . . . . . .

F L W B . . . . . . . .

0 1 - 0 0 0 2 . . . .

2 0 0 H . . . . . . . .

TORCH

TORCH BODY ASSEMBLY

(INCL. TORCH BODY,

O-RINGS & HANDLE)

TORCH BODY

(INCLUDES O-RINGS)

O-RING - FOR BODY

(2 REQUIRED)

HANDLE

TRI-FLEX POWER CABLE

212TF........

225TF........

01-0032...

2AN...........

2PF1.........

2PF2..........

2PN...........

2WN..........

3HF...........

TRI-FLEX POWER CABLE &

HOSE ASSEMBLY

-12-1/2 FT.

(INCLUDES FITTINGS)

TRI-FLEX POWER CABLE &

HOSE ASSEMBLY

-25 FT. (INCLUDES FITTINGS)

CABLE TIE

GAS HOSE NUT

POWER CABLE FITTING

POWER CABLE NUT

WATER HOSE NUT

HOSE FITTING (2 REQUIRED)

INDIVIDUAL CABLE, HOSES

212AH ............

212AHSF .............

212PC ..............

212PCSF .............

212WH ............

212WHSF ............

225AH .............

225AHSF .........

225PC ............

225PCSF .........

225WH ............

225WHSF ..........

GAS HOSE-12-1/2 FT. (INCLUDES FITTINGS)

POWER CABLE-12-1/2 FT.

(INCLUDES FITTINGS)

POWER CABLE-12-1/2 FT.

(INCLUDES FITTINGS)

WATER HOSE-12-1/2 FT.

(INCLUDES FITTINGS)

WATER HOSE-12-1/2 FT.

(INCLUDES FITTINGS)

GAS HOSE-25 FT. (INCLUDES FITTINGS)

POWER CABLE-25 FT. (INCLUDES FITTINGS)

WATER HOSE-25 FT. (INCLUDES FITTINGS)

ACCESSORIES

2PCA (45V11)...

SLWHAT-T...........

SLWHAT-25........

SLWHAT-35.......

SLWHAT-35M.....

POWER CABLE ADAPTER (ORDER SEPARATLEY)

TWECO POWER CABLE ADAPTER

DINSE 25 POWER CABLE ADAPTER

DINSE 35 POWER CABLE ADAPTER

DINSE 35 FLOW-THRU GAS POWER

CABLE ADAPTER

NOTE:

TRI-FLEX CABLE CAN BE SEPERATED

TO REPLACE GAS HOSE, WATER HOSE OR

POWER CABLE INDIVIDUALLY

2 SERIES HEAD ACCESSORIES GAS SAVER

CUP ADAPTER COLLET BODY COLLET HEATSHIELD TORCH BACKCAP

ALUMINA

2A4GS

2A5GS

2A6GS

2A7GS

2A8GS

CLEAR

2P8GS

WITH SCREEN

TAS040GS

TAS116GS

TAS332GS

TAS418GS

WITHOUT SCREEN

TA040GS TA418GS

TA116GS

TA332GS

STANDARD

2CBGS

WEDGE

2C040GS

2C116GS

2C332GS

2C418GS

CLEAR

2P18GSLD

LARGE DIAMETER

WITH SCREEN

TAS040GSLD

TAS116GSLD

TAS332GSLD

TAS418GSLD

LARGE DIAMETER

2CBGSLD

WEDGE

See Above

STANDARD

2HSGS

LONG

200L (41V24)

LARGE DIAMETER

2HSGSLD

TORCHES

USED ON:

CK100

CK110

CK130

CK200

CK230

FL2L

CKM230

CWH230

CWM230

CK9

CK20

MEDIUM

200M (41V35)

SHORT

200S (41V33)

CK WORLDWIDE INC.

2 SERIES HEAD ACCESSORIES

CUP COLLET BODY COLLET HEATSHIELD TORCH BACKCAP

ALUMINA

2A4 (13N08)

2A5 (13N09)

2A6 (13N10)

CERAMIC

2C4 (13N14)

2C5 (13N15)

2C6 (13N16)

2A7 (13N11)

2A8 (13N12)

2A10 (13N13)

2C7 (13N17)

2C8 (13N18)

2C10 (13N19)

STANDARD

2CB20 (13N25)

2CB40 (13N26)

2CB116 (13N27)

2CB332 (13N28)

2CB418 (13N29)

ALUMINA - LONG

2A3L (A796F70)

2A4L (A796F71)

2A5L (A796F72)

2A6L (A796F73)

STANDARD

2C20 (13N20)

2C40 (13N21)

2C116 (13N22)

2C332 (13N23)

2C418 (13N24)

WEDGE

2C040GS

2C116GS

2C332GS

2C418GS

REVERSE

6C20

6C40

6C116

6C332

6C418

STANDARD

2GHS

CERAMIC - LONG

2C3L (796F70)

2C4L (796F71)

2C5L (796F72)

2C6L (796F73)

ALUMINA - GAS LENS

2AG4 (53N58) 2AG6 (53N60)

2AG5 (53N59) 2AG7 (53N61)

2AG8 (53N61S)

GAS LENS

2GL20 (45V41)

2GL40 (45V42)

2GL116 (45V43)

2GL332 (45V44)

2GL418 (45V45)

116

332

418

532

TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE CONVERSION CHART

Size Suffix Inches Millimeters

020 .020" .5mm

040 .040" 1.0mm

1/16"

3/32"

1/8"

5/32"

1.6mm

2.4mm

3.2mm

4.0mm

STANDARD

See Above

WEDGE

See Above

STANDARD

See Above

ALUMINA - LARGE DIAMETER

3AG6LD(57N75) 3AG11LD(53N89)

3AG8LD(57N74)

3AG10LD(53N88)

3AG12LD(53N87)

LARGE DIAMETER

2GL0204LD(45V0204S)

2GL116LD (45V116S)

2GL332LD (45V64S)

2GL418LD (995795S)

ALUMINA

8A4 (A53N24)

8A5 (A53N25)

CERAMIC

8C4 (53N24)

8C5 (53N25)

8A6 (A53N27)

8C6 (53N27)

SHORT

6CB20

6CB40

6CB116

6CB332

6CB418

CERAMIC - LONG

8C4L (53N28) 8C6L (53N26)

LARGE DIAMETER

2C020LD(13N20L)

2C040LD(13N21L)

2C116LD (13N22L)

2C332LD (13N23L)

2C418LD (13N24L)

REVERSE

See Above

LARGE DIAMETER

2GHSLD

STANDARD

See Above

LONG

200L (41V24)

MEDIUM

200M (41V35)

SHORT

200S (41V33)

TORCHES

USED ON:

CK100

CK110

CK130

CK200

CK230

FL2L

CKM230

CWH230

CWM230

CK9

CK20

APPLICATIONS OF:

STANDARD PARTS:

ARE FOR GENERAL PURPOSE USE.

WEDGE COLLETS:

IMPROVE ARC STARTING.

IMPROVE ARC STABILITY.

IMPROVE ARC CONTROL.

CERAMIC (LAVA) CUPS:

ARE USED WHEN REFLECTED HEAT IS

HIGH.

ALUMINA CUPS:

ARE USED FOR GENERAL PURPOSE,

AND WHEN IMPACT RESISTANT CUPS

ARE REQUIRED.

GAS LENS PARTS:

ARE USED TO REDUCE TURBULENCE

AND IMPROVE SHIELD GAS COVERAGE

PATTERNS,

INCREASES DUTY CYCLE OF TORCH

AND INCREASES TUNGSTEN STICK

OUT.

SHORT (STUBBY) PARTS:

ARE USED TO SHORTEN THE OVERALL

LENGTH OF THE TORCH HEAD.

REDUCES DUTY CYCLE OF TORCH

GAS SAVER

PARTS:

ARE USED TO SAVE UP TO 40% ON GAS

CONSUMPTION.

ARE USED TO SAVE UP TO 60% ON

CONSUMABLE PARTS.

ARE USED TO CLEARLY SEE THE WELD

PUDDLE.

ARE USED TO ACHIEVE GAS LENS 3

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Key features

Water-cooled design for increased duty cycle and extended torch life
Ergonomic handle for comfortable and precise welding
Flexible head design for easy maneuverability in tight spaces
Quick-connect fittings for fast and convenient setup
Wide range of compatible accessories for customized welding solutions

Frequently asked questions

Water-cooled TIG torches offer several benefits over air-cooled models. They can handle higher amperages, which allows for faster welding speeds and increased productivity. Water cooling also helps to extend the life of the torch and its components by preventing overheating.

The CK WORLDWIDE FL230 is suitable for welding a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.

The CK WORLDWIDE FL230 can accommodate tungsten electrodes ranging in size from 0.020 inches to 1/8 inches (0.5 mm to 3.2 mm).

Yes, the CK WORLDWIDE FL230 can be used with argon, helium, or a mixture of both gases.