--- title: "No. 8 Standard Heat Shield (18CG) for WP18 Water-Cooled TIG Torch" id: "14028" type: "product" slug: "no-8-standard-heat-shield-18cg-wp18-water-cooled-tig-torch" published_at: "2025-05-16T09:02:13+00:00" modified_at: "2026-04-08T07:35:00+00:00" url: "https://sglonline.co.uk/product/no-8-standard-heat-shield-18cg-wp18-water-cooled-tig-torch/" markdown_url: "https://sglonline.co.uk/product/no-8-standard-heat-shield-18cg-wp18-water-cooled-tig-torch.md" excerpt: "No. 8 Standard Heat Shield (18CG) for WP18 Water-Cooled TIG Torch Protect your TIG torch and enhance welding performance with the Item No. 8 Standard Heat Shield (18CG), designed specifically for WP18 series water-cooled TIG torches. This essential accessory provides..." taxonomy_product_type: - "simple" taxonomy_product_cat: - "WP17/18 Torches & Spares" --- [https://sglonline.co.uk/product/no-8-standard-heat-shield-18cg-wp18-water-cooled-tig-torch/?print_view=true](https://sglonline.co.uk/product/no-8-standard-heat-shield-18cg-wp18-water-cooled-tig-torch/?print_view=true) [https://sglonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/18CG.webp](https://sglonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/18CG.webp) [WP17/18 Torches & Spares](https://sglonline.co.uk/product-category/tig-welding/tig-torches-spares/wp17-18-torches-spares/) # No. 8 Standard Heat Shield (18CG) for WP18 Water-Cooled TIG Torch Earn 1 points with this purchase £1.60£1.92 Exc VATInc VAT In stock Dispatch resumes on Monday. SKU: 18CGCategory: [WP17/18 Torches & Spares](https://sglonline.co.uk/product-category/tig-welding/tig-torches-spares/wp17-18-torches-spares/) - [Description](#tab-description) - [Reviews (0)](#tab-reviews) ## No. 8 Standard Heat Shield (18CG) for WP18 Water-Cooled TIG Torch Protect your TIG torch and enhance welding performance with the **Item No. 8 Standard Heat Shield (18CG)**, designed specifically for **WP18 series water-cooled TIG torches**. This essential accessory provides superior heat resistance, prolonging the life of your torch while ensuring **optimal arc visibility and gas coverage** for cleaner, more precise welds. ### **Key Features:** ✔ **Compatible with WP18 Torches** – Perfect fit for **WP18, WP18V, WP18FV, and similar water-cooled models**. ✔ **Durable Ceramic Construction** – Withstands extreme welding temperatures, preventing torch damage. ✔ **Optimized Gas Flow** – Ensures proper shielding gas distribution for **cleaner, porosity-free welds**. ✔ **Easy Installation** – Simply slides onto the torch head for quick setup and replacement. ✔ **Heat & Spatter Protection** – Shields the torch body and collet from excessive heat and molten metal splatter. ✔ **Standard Size (18CG)** – Designed for general-purpose TIG welding applications. ### **Why Choose the Item No. 8 Heat Shield?** - **Extends Torch Lifespan** – Reduces wear and tear from high-temperature welding. - **Improves Weld Quality** – Maintains consistent gas coverage for **better arc stability and weld appearance**. - **Cost-Effective Replacement** – An affordable solution to protect your **high-end WP18 torch**. Ideal for **stainless steel, aluminum, and high-precision TIG welding**, this heat shield is a must-have for **professional welders, fabricators, and welding shops**. **Upgrade your welding setup with the Item No. 8 Standard Heat Shield (18CG) and weld with confidence—protected from extreme heat!** ## Reviews There are no reviews yet. 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