Manual welding
Welding performance starts at the torch
October 17, 2025
A closer look at the most hands-on part of every weld.
Eetu Kivioja
Eetu Kivioja
Eetu Kivioja
Director, Product Portfolio. He has been working with welding guns and torches since 2017 at Kemppi. Focused on customer understanding and transparent product management communication. Still believes in the benefits of face-to-face meetings.
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The Flexlite GXe MIG/MAG torch series is built to meet the demands of professional welders who need reliability, precision, and durability in every weld. Designed for demanding welding tasks, the Flexlite GXe enables excellent control, precision, and comfort – day after day, weld after weld.
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Flexlite TX welding torches are designed to be used with Kemppi's TIG welding equipment. The torch range includes several neck models, offering superb cooling performance and good access to challenging joint designs.
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The Flexlite GF product series consists of several MIG/MAG welding torches with a fume extraction function. The efficient vacuum system extracts the welding fumes directly from the torch nozzle without disturbing the shielding gas flow.
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