94158045 - Arcair 94-158-045 Replacement 3/8 Inch Collet for Sea Torch and Slice

Maintain Your Torch for Peak Cutting Performance

For professional welders and divers utilizing the Arcair Sea Torch or Slice Torch, the Arcair 94-158-045 3/8" Collet is an essential maintenance item that directly impacts the quality and speed of your work. The collet is the heart of the torch's front end, responsible for gripping the cutting rod and delivering the amperage needed to sustain the arc. Over time, heat cycles, mechanical wear from changing rods, and arcing from poor contact can degrade the collet's internal surface. This degradation leads to increased resistance, heat buildup in the torch head, and frustrating rod instability. Replacing your collet with this genuine Arcair part restores your torch to factory specifications.

Designed specifically for 3/8-inch cutting rods, this collet ensures a tight, concentric fit. In underwater applications with the Sea Torch, a secure connection is non-negotiable to prevent water intrusion into the contact area and to ensure the safety of the diver. Similarly, with the Slice Torch system, which uses oxygen and a metallic rod to cut through almost any material, the collet must withstand intense heat and oxygen flow. The 94-158-045 is built from durable materials that resist deformation and corrosion, ensuring that you get the maximum life out of both the collet and your torch head.

Installation is straightforward, allowing for quick field repairs. Simply remove the collet nut, slide out the old collet, and insert the new 94-158-045 unit. It is designed to seat perfectly without binding, ensuring that the collet nut can be tightened down smoothly to engage the rod. Keeping a spare collet in your kit is a best practice for any serious operator. Don't let a $20 part shut down a critical job; ensure your Arcair torch is equipped with fresh, high-quality consumables.

This collet is compatible with the standard assemblies found on Arcair's heavy-duty cutting tools. Whether you are slicing through bridge pilings, removing prop shafts, or clearing debris, the reliability of your collet determines the reliability of your cut. Trust Arcair's OEM engineering to keep your arc stable and your cuts clean.