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Brand: CK Worldwide
CK Worldwide CK9 Gas-Cooled TIG Torch
Description
A light 125 A air-cooled TIG torch for thin material
The CK Worldwide CK9 is a gas-cooled TIG torch rated at 125 A, ACHF or DCSP, at 100% duty cycle. It needs no water cooler: the shielding gas flowing through the head is the only cooling, which keeps the setup simple for sheet metal, tube and maintenance welding where currents stay moderate.
CK builds the CK9 body in rigid, flex and pencil styles, each with or without a gas valve (CK9V, CK9PV). A 6 in pencil-flex body, CKPF130, shares the HS handle. All versions take 2 Series consumables, the same family used on the CK20 and CK25, so collets, collet bodies and cups can be shared across a mixed torch fleet.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / model | CK Worldwide / CK9 |
| Cooling | Gas-cooled |
| Rating | 125 A ACHF or DCSP at 100% duty cycle |
| Body styles | Rigid (CK9 RG), flex (CK9 FX), pencil (CK9P); valved CK9V and CK9PV |
| Rigid body | 7-1/2 in (19.0 cm), 2.75 oz (78 g) |
| Flex body | 8 in (20.3 cm), 3.5 oz (99 g) |
| Pencil body | 7-3/4 in (19.7 cm), 3 oz (85 g) |
| Handle | HS |
| Consumables | 2 Series, thread 5/16 in-24 |
| Cable options | 1-piece or 2-piece, 12.5 ft (3.8 m) or 25 ft (7.6 m), standard or Super-Flex |
| Example packages | CK9-12-R RG, CK9-25-2 RG, CK9-12-RSF FX, CK9V-25-R RG |
One-piece or two-piece cable, and how to read the package code
A 1-piece cable carries current and gas in one hose and suits machines with a gas-through connection. A 2-piece setup separates the weld lead from the argon hose, which is the usual choice when the power source has a lug or a DINSE socket plus a separate gas fitting. In the CK part number, -R means 1-piece, -2 means 2-piece, SF marks Super-Flex hose, and RG or FX gives the head style. For example, CK9-25-2SF FX is a flex-head torch with a 25 ft 2-piece Super-Flex cable.
The manual lists DINSE adapters for 3/8 in and 1/2 in sockets, gas-through versions with the suffix M, and Tweco or Cam-Lock options. Accessory kit AK-4 bundles a long back cap, collets, collet bodies, alumina cups and ceriated tungsten in 1/16, 3/32 and 1/8 in sizes; AK-4GS is the gas-saver equivalent.
Where the CK9 fits
Gas-cooled torches are lighter and cheaper to run than water-cooled ones, but the rating is the limit. For continuous work above 125 A, or for long arc-on times on thick sections, a water-cooled body such as the CK20 water-cooled TIG torch is the better match. A valved CK9V is only needed when the power source has no gas solenoid.
Documents and quotation
The CK Worldwide 2 Series standard torch manual is attached under Datasheets & Documents. See our TIG Torches & MIG Guns for other torches.
For a quotation, send the full CK package number, or the body style, valve option, cable type and length, and the machine connection, with quantities.
Datasheets & Documents
- Manual CK Worldwide Torch Manual for CK9, CK20, CK25 (Form TM-2) Download
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About brand
CK Worldwide is a family-owned manufacturer of TIG welding torches and accessories in Auburn, Washington, USA. Art Kleppen and Jim Conley founded the company in 1967 to make TIG welding more efficient, and it still designs and manufactures its products in Auburn. Its developments include silicone rubber insulated torch heads, Gas Saver kits, Max-Flo water cooling, wedge collets, Flex-Loc torches and Super-Flex hoses.
Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list the CK20 water-cooled TIG torch and source CK Worldwide torches, hoses and consumables on request.
CK Worldwide product groups
The TIG torch program covers the Standard, MasterTIG, Diamond and UltraTIG series, machine torches and Airco torches, in gas-cooled and water-cooled versions. Accessories include Gas Saver kits, wedge collets, cables and hoses, cable connectors, trailing shields, purge cups and torch parts. The range also includes remote amperage controls, cold wire feed equipment, a purge chamber, tungsten electrodes with a grinder, and TIG machines with a water cooler.Ordering CK Worldwide torches and parts: what we need
Give the CK part number, or the torch series, head style (rigid, flex or pencil), valve option, cable length and hose type. For consumables state the thread series and tungsten diameter, and name the machine connection so the correct adapter can be checked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the CK9 TIG torch?
125 A ACHF or DCSP at 100% duty cycle, according to CK Worldwide.
Does the CK9 need a water cooler?
No. It is a gas-cooled torch; the shielding gas cools the head.
Which consumables fit the CK9?
2 Series consumables with a 5/16 in-24 thread, the same family as the CK20 and CK25.
What does -2 mean in a CK9 package number?
It denotes a 2-piece cable: a separate weld lead and argon hose. -R denotes a 1-piece cable.
Is a valved version available?
Yes. CK9V (rigid or flex) and CK9PV (pencil) have a gas valve on the torch body.
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