Mig torch question

[the repair man]

Hey all, just been asked a question I can't answer, so hoping you guys can.
Sip migmates/clarke etc what type of torch is it?
mb15 type torch was suggested, but not known.
Mine has 5x18mm tips at the mo...but what is it..??

 

[Jim_gsxr1000]

Depends on the output of the machine

 

[the repair man]

Mines a 130, but had a 105 and 150 and think they all had the same torches.
Does the 10, 15, 25 etc reference a measurement I can check?

 

[shenion]

The CLarkes are a clone of a Tweco miniMIG torch. Some of the minimig parts are interchangeable but just different enough to not work. The electrodes are the same though.

In the US, they were advertized as a Tweco-style torch.

 

[the repair man]

The CLarkes are a clone of a Tweco miniMIG torch. Some of the minimig parts are interchangeable but just different enough to not work. The electrodes are the same though.

In the US, they were advertized as a Tweco-style torch.

Whilst I do appreciate the effort, that meant nothing to me!
I just want to know what type of torch I have, or how I can find out.
Many of the smaller migs share the same hardware, I know the small clarkes, sips etc have the same torch, I just don't know what it is..
mb15
mb25....etc whats the difference, size?

 

[madkayaker]

mb15 is a 150A euro plug torch. if its a fixed torch then it will use different sized consumables and normally have a manual gas valve in torch where as euro torches have an electrical valve in the machine

 

[the repair man]

mb15 is a 150A euro plug torch. if its a fixed torch then it will use different sized consumables and normally have a manual gas valve in torch where as euro torches have an electrical valve in the machine

That makes more sense to me..lol
Its a fixed torch, on 130turbo machine with 5mm thread for tips..god they make it overly complicated.
Think I might upgrade it to a euro torch just to make life simpler.
Ahh so am I also to understand, an mb10 100 amp, mb 25 250amp etc, that would make sense!

 

[shenion]

mb15,25 etc are Binzel sizes AFAIK.

Tweco and Binzel are the main inventors of torches. Many copied the design.

Calling torches a Eurotorch is not right, that just refers to the connector. You can buy a Tweco torch with a Eurotorch plug or a Binzel torch with a Tweco plug.

Parweld makes clones of both Tweco and Binzel styled torches available with either connector (and Miller and Lincoln ends also).

The small MIGs all use proprietary torches.