TORCH HEADTUBE ASSEMBLY

摘要

A torch assembly (22) and welding system are disclosed. The torch assembly includes a handle section (24) having a wire feeder attached thereto. A conduit having a barrel (28) positioned thereabout is positioned between the handle section and a nozzle. The conduit communicates a shielding gas and a consumable weld wire from the handle' section to the nozzle (188). A space is maintained between the barrel and the conduit and provides a thermal barrier therebetween.