What is an offset holder?

Offset holders are very commonly used in industry on press welders to reach over a lip or into a box. This is where there is no vertical room for a direct acting barrel holder.

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          OFFSET HOLDERS

Offset holders are normally castings. The standard material is Class 2. The heavy duty premium versions are Class 3.

Common shank diameters range from7/8" – 1¼”.

Offsets are 2 and 4”.

They come in ejector and non-ejector styles.

Tapers are for standard electrodes #4 & 5 RWMA.

Cooling water inlets and outlets are provided and marked. The water tubes are sliding tubes for adjustment into the electrode.

Replacement water tubes are available.

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