19626 - ESAB Heliarc Torch Gasket for HW-17R, HW-18R, HW-26R

Keep Your Heliarc Torch Running Smoothly

If you are running an older style Heliarc torch, specifically the HW-17R, HW-18R, or HW-26R, you know that these workhorses are built to last. However, even the toughest torches need a little TLC now and then. The ESAB 19626 Gasket is the small but mighty part that keeps your shielding gas exactly where it needs to be—covering your weld puddle. Over time, the heat and wear of daily welding can dry out, crack, or compress the original gaskets in your torch. When that happens, you start seeing issues that drive welders crazy: porosity, black soot on your tungsten, or just a hissing sound that tells you you're wasting expensive argon.

Don't let a ten-cent leak cause a hundred-dollar mistake. Swapping out your old, worn-out gasket with this genuine ESAB replacement is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to tune up your torch. It fits perfectly because it was made by the same people who built your torch. No trimming, no guessing, and no forcing it to fit. Just pop out the old one, seat the new 19626 gasket, and you are back in business with a tight seal.

Whether you are in a fabrication shop, a garage, or out in the field, having a few of these spares in your kit is a smart move. A leaking torch doesn't just waste gas; it pulls in oxygen from the air, ruining your bead appearance and strength. This gasket is designed to handle the heat of TIG welding without melting or deforming, giving you peace of mind that your equipment is performing at its best. Keep your arc stable and your welds clean with the right parts for your rig.