TEC Torch Tig Welding Equipment

Made by American Workers . . . for the Best TIG Welders

Home of WeldTec^®, Speedway^®, i-HEAD^®, Heliweld II^™

and the original TEC^® brand of TIG welding torches.

COMPANY HISTORY

The TIG or GTAW, process was invented by the welding department at Northrop Aircraft Company in 1939-1941. This new process was called "Heliarc" as it used an electric arc to melt the base material and helium to shield the molten puddle from the surrounding air. It was Mr. Jack Northrop's dream to build a magnesium airframe for a lighter, faster warplane and the welding guys came up with the process and developed the first TIG torches.

After World War II, The Linde® Air Products Company introduced the Heliarc® brand of torches to industry and soon thereafter The Air Reduction Company offered their Heliweld® brand. The TEC torch brand was introduced in 1955 by a small metal fabricator in New Jersey making it the oldest independent TIG torch producer in the world.

TEC Torch pioneered many innovative features namely:

patented bulb style gas nozzles

clear glass nozzles

cable and hose assemblies encased in clear plastic sheathing

zippered cable covers

tip-of-the-torch head water cooling

high dielectric silicone rubber torch head insulation

Today, the TEC Torch product line includes those innovative Original TEC® torches, the WeldTec® brand, which has interchangeable parts with most other brands, the high performance Speedway® series, the unique interchangeable head problem solvers, i-HEAD® series torches and reintroduction of the Heliweld Airco® style torches.

The TEC Torch design staff is headed by the most prolific TIG torch designer ever, founder and former owner of the Weldcraft® Products Company which he started in his garage. He is recognized worldwide for his innovative designs, quality construction techniques and attention to detail, and is carrying on the proud tradition of leadership in TIG welding torches.

The TEC Torch Company products are sold through welding supply distributors across the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, and most industrial countries.

Our Products Are Available Worldwide

For name of agent or distributor: Call (760) 747-3700 Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm PST
Fax (760) 747-2121 24 Hours or

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Air Cooled TIG Torches

Water Cooled TIG Torches

Automated Machine TIG Torches

i-Head^® TIG Torches

Airco^® Style TIG Torches

Speedway^® TIG Torches

Original TEC^® TIG Torches

Original TEC^® TIG Torches

Cable Covers

WeldTec^® TIG Accessories

Water Cooler Upgrade Kit

Welding Water Cooler

Water Cooler

Replacement Pumps

Champagne Nozzle Kits

Control Switches

WP-225 WTF-20
Interchangeable Heads

Micro TIG Torches

Quick Connectors
The Only True Quick Connectors
No Tools Needed
Extension Connectors
Extend Air And Water Cooled
Torch Packages
Leather Cable Covers

Small TIG Torches

For additional information:

The TEC Torch Company

P.O. Box 1870, San Marcos, CA 92079, USA

Sales And Information:

Telephone (760) 747-3700

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Tec Spot^®, Visuweld^®, Colored Hoses^®, WeldTec^®, Weld to Win™, Speedway^®, Tec Logo^®, i-HEAD^®, Heliweld II^™,

overall shape and appearance of the Speedway Handle™, are trademarks of the TEC Torch Company, Inc.