Esab 0157123023 Gas Lens Tig Torch Collet Body 3/32 in

Product Description

The ESAB 0157123023 is a gas lens collet body designed for TIG welding torches. It replaces the standard collet body with a gas lens configuration, which improves shielding gas coverage across the tungsten and weld zone. This results in a more stable arc and cleaner welds, particularly on stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials sensitive to atmospheric contamination. Sized at 3/32 inch, it fits a common tungsten diameter used across a wide range of TIG welding applications. Welding professionals and maintenance technicians install this component as part of routine torch consumable replacement or when upgrading from a standard collet body setup.

This collet body is suited for use in both shop and field TIG welding environments, including light fabrication, pipe work, and precision welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It is compatible with HW-17, HW-18, and HW-26 torch bodies, which are widely used in industrial and professional welding setups. The gas lens design is particularly effective in applications where porosity or weld contamination has been an issue with conventional collet bodies.

Key Features

• Gas lens design improves shielding gas distribution for cleaner, more consistent welds
• 3/32 inch size matches a standard tungsten diameter used across many TIG applications
• Compatible with HW-17, HW-18, and HW-26 TIG torch bodies
• Serves as an industry-standard replacement, cross-referenced as No. 45V26
• Sold individually; order in multiples of 10

Compatibility

Compatible with HW-17, HW-18, and HW-26 TIG torch collet body configurations. Industry standard cross-reference number 45V26.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified welder or welding technician. Disconnect or power down the welding machine before servicing the torch head. Unthread the existing collet body carefully to avoid damaging torch threads, and inspect the gas lens screen for debris before installing the new collet body. Hand-tighten only to avoid cross-threading or cracking the collet body seat.