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The TEC Welding Products Company, established in 1955, is the oldest independent TIG torch maker in the world. Its reputation for high quality innovative products is known and respected around the world. The Tec team has introduced more innovative products and has more patents for TIG welding torches and related products than any other company.

Products are sold by welding equipment distributors worldwide.

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HISTORY

The TIG or GTAW process was invented by the welding department at Northrop Aircraft Company in 1939 -1941. The new process was called “Heliarc” as it originally used an electric arc to melt the materials and helium gas to shield the molten puddle from the surrounding air.

It was Mr. Jack Northrop’s dream to build a magnesium airframe for lighter, faster fighter planes and the welding department guys came up with the process and developed the first TIG torches. The original development work and patents were sold to Linde Air Products so Northrop could concentrate on the war efforts.

After World War II, the Linde Air Products Company introduced their “Heliarc” brand of TIG torches to industry and soon thereafter the Air Reduction Company (AIRCO) introduced their “Heliweld” brand of torches. The Tec Torch brand was introduced in 1955 by a small metal fabricator in New Jersey making Tec Torch the oldest independent torch producer in the world.

The Tec Torch Company pioneered many innovative features;

• Patented bulb style gas nozzles
• Clear glass gas nozzles
• Cable and hose assemblies encased in plastic sheathing
• Zipper cable covers
• Tip of the torch head cooling design
• High dielectric silicone rubber torch head insulation

Today, now known as Tec Welding Products, the line of products includes those innovative original Tec torches, WeldTec brand of torches including Speedway, i-head, and Rocker series of pipe welding torches.

The Tec Welding Products design team is headed by the most prolific TIG torch innovator, former owner and founder of Weldcraft Products. He is recognized worldwide for his innovative designs, quality construction and attention to detail.

Tec Welding products are sold by welding equipment distributors across the USA, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Germany, Europe and most industrial countries.

“Where quality and innovation never ends”

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