Esab 45V41 Gas Lens Tig Torch Collet Body 0.5mm

Product Description

The ESAB 45V41 is a gas lens collet body designed for TIG welding torches. It accepts a 0.5mm collet and works in conjunction with a gas lens assembly to improve shielding gas flow around the tungsten electrode. This produces a more stable, laminar gas coverage compared to a standard collet body, which helps reduce weld contamination and improves arc stability on precision welds. Licensed welders and fabricators install this component as a routine consumable replacement during TIG torch maintenance. At 0.01 pounds, it is a lightweight precision part that fits specific ESAB-compatible TIG torch bodies.

The 45V41 gas lens collet body is intended for use with HW-17, HW-18, and HW-26 series TIG torches. These torch bodies are common in both shop and field TIG welding applications across industries including pipe welding, structural fabrication, and precision metalwork. The gas lens design is particularly useful when welding in tight joints or on materials sensitive to atmospheric contamination, such as stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum. This is a single-piece consumable sold individually.

Key Features

• Gas lens design promotes laminar shielding gas flow for improved arc coverage
• 0.5mm collet size for precise tungsten electrode retention
• Compatible with HW-17, HW-18, and HW-26 TIG torch bodies
• Lightweight at 0.01 pounds for easy handling during torch assembly
• Direct OEM-style replacement for standard TIG torch maintenance

Compatibility

Designed for use with HW-17, HW-18, and HW-26 series TIG torch collet body assemblies as stated by the manufacturer.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified welder or TIG torch technician. Disconnect the torch from the welding power source and shut off shielding gas supply before disassembling the torch head. Unthread the existing collet body and replace with the 45V41, ensuring it is seated and threaded correctly before reassembling the gas lens, collet, and back cap. Do not overtighten the collet body, as this can damage the torch body threads.