WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CARE FOR YOUR WELDING CABLES?
Did you know that welding cables are vital to the proper functioning of your welding machine? Neglecting them
could lead to issues for your machine. Just like how preventative health care is important for yourself, it’s
essential to do some preventative maintenance on your welding equipment.
- Overworking or over-duty-cycling of the welding machine, which can lead to unnecessary downtime and
repairs. - Increased electricity or fuel costs due to the overworked machine, which can eat into your bottom line.
- Poor weld characteristics that may cause additional rework, repairs, and downtime on the jo
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR WELDING CABLES?
- Keep the weld cables short. For example, it’s crucial to avoid using a 30-meter length
of cable for a 15-meter welding job. Instead, use quick connects if possible and save
the extra cable for future needs. - Do not coil the weld cables during welding. Coiling creates a large electromagnetic
field around the cable hanger that can impact the welding machine’s internal
components and the arc quality over prolonged use. - Inspect the weld cables, output studs, and connections every morning. Replace or
repair any faulty cables or connections, tighten any loose connections, and clean dirty
connections with a wire brush. It only takes a few minutes to inspect at the start of a
shift and is preferable to losing a day’s work to replace a burnt connection or purchase
new cables that weren’t checked.
