Arc welding equipment - Part 7: Torches

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
C22.2 No. 60974-7
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
25.160.30
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This part of IEC 60974 specifies safety and construction requirements for torches for arc welding and allied processes.

In this standard, a torch consists of the torch body, the cable-hose assembly and other components. This standard is not applicable to electrode holders for manual metal arc welding or torches for air-arc cutting/gouging.

Project need:

To align Canadian requirements with those of international standards with respect to the safety and construction for torches used for arc welding. (Adoption of IEC standard).

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