Wilhelmsen

Product information

Reference to Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP, UK): 24.7.3 Earth return clamp must be connected as closet to welding piece and not hull.

The return clamp should always be placed as close as possible to the welding area, or on the work piece itself if this is not an integral part of the hull.

The return connector must be properly dimensioned to provide good contact for the welding current load to be used. There are four types of return clamps available: the 200A, 400A, 600A and 800A.

Features

  • Good contact with the workpiece
  • Strong grip that permits attachment to any work piece
  • Provide a large contact area with less overheating

Benefits

  • Compliance to OCIMF SIRE 2.0 electric arc welding safety requirements
  • Secured return on work piece reduces circuit resistance and provide a stable voltage which ensures good welding quality

Specification

Variants

Product name Product number
AIR CARBON ARC TORCH 600A 528703
EL.HOLDER 200A WITH DIX70 CONNECTOR 627885
EL.HOLDER 400A WITH SAFETYCONNECTOR 522680
ELECTRODE HOLDER TWISTY 200AMP 552497
ELECTRODE HOLDER TWISTY 400AMP 513051
ELECTRODE HOLDER UNIKING 600AMP 511006
RETURN CLAMP 200A 653881
RETURN CLAMP 400A. 653899
RETURN CLAMP 600 A 653907
RETURN CLAMP 800A 175745
RETURN CLAMP ASSY 200A W/DIX 25 633164
RETURN CLAMP ASSY 200A W/DIX 70 633172
RETURN CLAMP ASSY 400 A W/SAFETY 633180 (supersedes 537654)
RETURN CLAMP ASSY 400A W/DIX 70 594317

Documents

Directions for use

  • Grind off rust and paint before connecting return clamp in order to ensure optimal contact with the workpiece
  • The positioning of the return clamp determines how large a part of the vessel or of the work piece is to be utilized as part of the welding current circuit
  • The thickness of material between welding point and return clamp must be sufficient to carry the current load that is to be used
  • Think carefully before fixing the return clamp so that sensitive machine parts such as ball bearings etc. are not used as a bridge for welding current