Greetings from Estonia!

[ESTAlfisti]

Hello all in this forum!
You have here very nice community!
I'm 18 years old and I live in Estonia,Tallinn!
I own 2 welding machines!
1: MIG Welding Machine: AWELCO Easycraft 145.

2: MMA Welding Machine: USSR(Russia) industrial welding machine.
I have 1 problem this AWELCO welding machine.
This original welding torch is absolutely awful* ,wire will stick all the time and now I want to buy a new welding torch.
What you think about PARWELD SB240A EURO ERGO 4M welding torch?
Is this good or bad brand?
This PARWELD model: http://www.keevitus.ee/images/fsrv/noom/pdf/3436/est/SB240A.pdf
And 1 questions more!
If I use a Teflon Liner, can I be a normal metal to weld?

EDIT: Sorry for bad language!
I promise that I don't use anymore those offensive words!

Best Regards!
Reijo

* MOD - Language!

 

[Wozzaaah]

First off, welcome to the forum Reijo.

That torch is a euro fitting one for use on machines with a gas solenoid inside. Your machine has a hard wired torch, most likely with a gas valve integrated into the torch assembly so without fitting a euro socket and a gas solenoid that torch is of no use to you.
Most likely your feed issues are down to poor machine setup, dirty/rusty wire or blocked/worn liner and contact tip. A steel liner and a new tip will most likely improve the feed, as will new wire if it's even slightly rusty.
If the wire has surface rust, strip off layers until it becomes nice and clean, if it doesn't become clean then dump it and buy some new wire.

 

[ESTAlfisti]

First off, welcome to the forum Reijo.

That torch is a euro fitting one for use on machines with a gas solenoid inside. Your machine has a hard wired torch, most likely with a gas valve integrated into the torch assembly so without fitting a euro socket and a gas solenoid that torch is of no use to you.
Most likely your feed issues are down to poor machine setup, dirty/rusty wire or blocked/worn liner and contact tip. A steel liner and a new tip will most likely improve the feed, as will new wire if it's even slightly rusty.
If the wire has surface rust, strip off layers until it becomes nice and clean, if it doesn't become clean then dump it and buy some new wire.

Hey!
Thanks for that text!
But I want to know is this difficult,to put on this Euro fitting welding torch to my machine,is there something distracting?
Current welding torch robe is very poor, hard to play inside, and welding torch handle the switch is very bad, hard to press, before the work begins!

Best Regards!
Reijo

 

[Wozzaaah]

You will need to buy a euro torch socket and a gas solenoid, you may be lucky and find one on a scrap machine which you can use, once you've wired both items in then you can fit any euro torch.
That Parweld one is a bit too big for that machine, it's a 250A (MB25) torch, you only need a 150A (MB15) one.

 

[ESTAlfisti]

You will need to buy a euro torch socket and a gas solenoid, you may be lucky and find one on a scrap machine which you can use, once you've wired both items in then you can fit any euro torch.
That Parweld one is a bit too big for that machine, it's a 250A (MB25) torch, you only need a 150A (MB15) one.

Thanks again matey!
Do you mean this one?
http://www.keevitus.ee/images/fsrv/noom/pdf/3401/est/SB150A.pdf

Best Regards!
Reijo

 

[Wozzaaah]

That's the one Reijo, it's a bit bigger than the one you've got now but not as big as that Parweld 250. Nice size torch and decent quality too .
Search on here for 'euro torch conversion' and you will find lots of info on what's involved.

 

[ESTAlfisti]

That's the one Reijo, it's a bit bigger than the one you've got now but not as big as that Parweld 250. Nice size torch and decent quality too .
Search on here for 'euro torch conversion' and you will find lots of info on what's involved.

OK I will search this conversion!
Thank you very much, that you read to answer!
But what is happening when I use this Parweld 250?
Can it do something bad my welding machine,if I use this Parweld 250?

Best Regards!
Reijo

 

[Wozzaaah]

No, not at all, it's just unnecessarily big for that little machine. I use that exact same torch on my 360A welder!
I find 4m is a bit too long though, If I was to buy another I'd get a 3m.

 

[ESTAlfisti]

No, not at all, it's just unnecessarily big for that little machine. I use that exact same torch on my 360A welder!
I find 4m is a bit too long though, If I was to buy another I'd get a 3m.

We have here Parweld 250 3m too,but I was thought that bigger hose is better!
Now I know what to buy!
Thank you very much again!

 

[Wozzaaah]

Longer 'hose' means longer liner and can lead to feed problems, best to stick with 3m unless you really need the extra metre.

 

[ESTAlfisti]

Ok!
One more thing!
Can I use Teflon liner if I welding normal steel(iron),or is it designed for aluminium welding liner?
Thank for the!

Best Regards!
Reijo

 

[Wozzaaah]

No, use a steel liner for mild steel and stainless wire and a teflon one for aluminium wire.
It's a really quick process to change the liner on a euro torch, once you have the liner cut to the correct length they can be swapped in just a few minutes.

 

[ESTAlfisti]

I found new welding torch and this torch is cheaper than the Parweld!
Made in Germany and brand is Abicor-Binzel,is this better brand than Parweld?
http://www.stokker.ee/products/product/652205/MIGpustol_ohk_180A_3m_MB15_KZ2_GRIP/
I don't know now what to do,whether I buy Binzel or Parweld(I love England,Australia and USA products more than German products)!

Reijo

 

[Robotstar5]

All our production welders use Binzel torches and they survive quite well, usually only need repairing due to abuse (hammering shroud on bench to remove spatter!)
Also their spares / consumables are reasonably priced (in UK)

 

[ESTAlfisti]

Hey!
Yesterday I bought Parweld SB240A 3m welding torch and I'm very glad,that I bought this!
This torch is very good and easy to switch.

Reijo

 

[ESTAlfisti]

Hello!
This Parweld welding torch had one bad thing that it does not have a separate line in the minus, but the original welding torch had, how do I get a minus to this new welding torch?
My welding machine have gas and no gas line and then I think that,skip to the body would not let the Euro slot, because it may be something short!?
I would like today or tomorrow to the welding together and get to work and therefore, would like a little assistance in this.

I hope that someone knows how to help!
Best Regards!
Reijo

 

[Rusty]

Hello!
This Parweld welding torch had one bad thing that it does not have a separate line in the minus, but the original welding torch had, how do I get a minus to this new welding torch?
My welding machine have gas and no gas line and then I think that,skip to the body would not let the Euro slot, because it may be something short!?
I would like today or tomorrow to the welding together and get to work and therefore, would like a little assistance in this.

I hope that someone knows how to help!
Best Regards!
Reijo

Errr Wozz !

 

[Wozzaaah]

I'm really sorry Reijo, I don't understand what you mean. I know English isn't your first language but I'm a bit confused by your terminology.
If anyone can help out please do.

 

[ESTAlfisti]

I'm really sorry Reijo, I don't understand what you mean. I know English isn't your first language but I'm a bit confused by your terminology.
If anyone can help out please do.

Sry for my bad English!
I must learn more English,if I get more time!

I found a solution to this problem, and at least the first test of the welding works!

Best Regards!
Reijo

 

[Wozzaaah]

No need to apologise for your English, it's far better than my Estonian could ever be!
Glad you sorted it Reijo.