{"product_id":"tig-aesthetics-silicone-flat-trailing-shield-16-bbw","title":"Silicone Flat Trailing Shield - #16 BBW by Tig Aesthetics","description":"\u003cp\u003eTIG Aesthetics and Ticon Industries are eager to announce the latest Innovation in our TIG welding lineup! The TIG Aesthetics Trailing Shield. It is the Ultimate solution for welding highly reactive metals where an inert environment is required. Manufactured from high temperature silicone, the Trailing Shield withstands the heat absorbed by any #16 or 1\" welding cup and will hold its structural integrity to 100+ amp welds. The Trailing Shield also includes a built in drag bar on the tail of the shield to assist in the prevention of direct heated material contact. \u003cspan\u003eThe best application for this tool is to increase travel speed on flat sheet or plate, its compact design also allows for better control in most freehand welding applications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-please note that the silicone body is meant to hover above and not make contact with the actual weld seam- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur proven, multi-layer screen diffuser combined with the shower head diffuser fitting integrate seamlessly with the silicone while providing additional rigidity to the body of the shield; providing excellent argon diffusion to the weldment. The reinforced screen diffuser allows for excellent gas coverage on flat sheet or plate materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser setup tips and tricks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded hose retention tab is designed to snap on to the back cap and align the argon inlet hose perfectly straight into the shield body, ensuring consistent results when manipulating torch angle during the weld process. (we recommend using \u003ca title=\"TIG Aesthetics 6mm Argon Purge Line\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticonindustries.com\/collections\/silicone-back-purge-plugs\/products\/6mm-argon-purge-line-10-length-tig-aesthetics-by-ticon\"\u003eTIG Aesthetics 6mm Argon Purge line\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended gas flow for the Trailing Shield is 15-20 SCFH *dependent on weldment and environment*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure a proper setup by running a test pass on some scrap material to solidify personal preference on flow and speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the TIG Aesthetics Silicone Trailing Shield Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"front-blockquote\" type=\"cite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"front-blockquote\" type=\"cite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicone trailer chassis - Green x 1\u003cbr\u003eStainless Steel Mesh Diffuser x 1\u003cbr\u003eTitanium Shower Head Diffuser fitting x 1\u003cbr\u003eTitanium Hose Retention Tab x 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSilicone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFurick #16 BBW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFlat Trailing Shield\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1 Kit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart #: \u003c\/strong\u003e903-78016-1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticon Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44055452942422,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/0381\/6534\/files\/108-01100-00123small_1024x1024_3f925d55-95e5-4700-8ba5-18199f108430.webp?v=1772479925","url":"https:\/\/keystonemetl.com\/products\/tig-aesthetics-silicone-flat-trailing-shield-16-bbw","provider":"Keystone Met'L Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}