The Esab Group Inc.

James Tantillo

Michael Nadler

Kevin D Horner-Richardson

Ryan T Lynaugh

Maximilian Dougherty

Frederic Ewing

Nicholas Courtney

Andrew J Raymond

Recognizing interchangeable torch components, such as consumables, for welding and cutting torches includes determining that one or more interchangeable torch components installed in an operative end of a torch are genuine. Operational parameters for the one or more interchangeable torch components can also be determined. When the one or more interchangeable torch components are determined to be genuine, an indicator assembly can be activated to provide a first indication. When the operational parameters are implemented at a power supply connected to the torch, the indicator assembly can be activated to provide a second indication.

Recognition of components for welding and cutting torches

A cable hose suitable for welding or cutting systems includes tubing, one or more conductors, and an annular electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield. The EMI shield is disposed radially interiorly of at least a portion of the tubing and radially exteriorly of the one or more conductors. Thus, the EMI shield: (1) prevents EMI emanating from the one or more conductors from exiting the cable hose radially; and (2) conducts current between components of a welding or cutting system.

Cable hose with conductive electromagnetic interference shield

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Enfield, NH, United States of America

James Tantillo