TOUGH GUN I.C.E.™ Technology

TOUGH GUN I.C.E. (Integrated Cooling Enhancer) Technology combines the durability of an air-cooled torch with the cooling features of a water-cooled torch.
 
Water circulates via external components to the nozzle, keeping front-end consumables running cooler and lasting longer. Enjoy all the benefits of a water-cooled MIG welding gun without the hassles!  All TOUGH GUN™ Torches are built-to-order.

  

Advantages of TOUGH GUN I.C.E.™ Technology Over Conventional Water-Cooled Products

Stronger Necks

  • Based on our air-cooled robotic goosenecks, the
    TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Necks are much more durable
    than water-cooled necks
  • Water-cooled necks use solder connections that
    combine brass and copper to form water chambers
    within the neck
  • Air-cooled necks use solid wall copper rather than
    a 2-piece construction
     

A Lower Total Cost of Ownership

  • Repairs are generally less expensive and faster to complete
  • If TOUGH GUN I.C.E. components fail, the cost of replacement 
    is often much less than replacing components of a water-cooled
    MIG gun
  • Replacement of the neck and water lines is faster and less
    expensive that replacing a complete water-cooled cable bundle
    or MIG gun 

Common Consumable Platform

  • TOUGH GUN Robotic MIG Guns equipped with TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Technology use the same TOUGH LOCK™ Consumables that are used on nearly all of our other TOUGH GUN MIG Guns – robotic and semi-automatic
     

Additional Features and Benefits of TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Technology:

  • Longer life due to cooler running front end
  • Easy maintenance since water lines run independently of power cable and are simple to access
  • Shut off valves at I.C.E. connections
  • Nozzle cools to 122°F / 50°C in 90 seconds after welding*
  • Gooseneck temperature while running never exceeds 122°F / 50°C *
  • Water isn't electrically charged
  • TOUGH GUN™ Reamer compatible
  • QUICK LOAD™ Liner compatible
  • Custom gooseneck angles available
  • Custom torch lengths available

* Results based on welding parameters of 500 amps at 100% duty cycle with 80/20 Ar/CO2