{"id":1781524,"date":"2021-03-11T14:01:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T19:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldershelper.com\/shop\/unfiltered-stock-code\/unfiltered-stock-code-plasma-accessories\/wa-400-sofflame-handle\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T06:26:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:26:38","slug":"wa-400-sofflame-handle","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/shop\/oxy-fuel-equipment\/cutting-torches-handles-outfits\/wa-400-sofflame-handle\/","title":{"rendered":"TurboTorch WA-400 Acetylene Handle with A-Size Fitting"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Precision Engineered Acetylene Torch Handle<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>TurboTorch WA-400 (0386-0410)<\/strong> represents a significant refinement in the design of air-acetylene torch handles, specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of professional plumbing and HVAC maintenance. Designed primarily for use with <strong>Sof-Flame tips<\/strong>, this handle integrates a robust set of features aimed at improving operational efficiency and equipment longevity. Central to its construction is a high-quality <strong>stainless steel ball valve<\/strong>. Unlike traditional needle valves that can wear down or seize over time, the ball valve mechanism provides smooth, consistent gas metering and a positive shut-off, ensuring safety and precision during delicate soldering operations.<\/p>\n<p>Connectivity and compatibility are at the forefront of the WA-400&#8217;s design philosophy. The unit is equipped with a standard <strong>&#8220;A&#8221; Size 3\/8&#8243;-24 Left Hand hose thread<\/strong>, making it immediately compatible with a vast array of existing acetylene hoses found in the industry. Furthermore, TurboTorch has engineered this handle to be fully interchangeable with equipment from other leading manufacturers, including <strong>Prest-O-Lite, Uniweld, and GOSS<\/strong>. This cross-compatibility allows facilities and technicians to integrate the WA-400 into their existing tool ecosystems without necessitating a complete overhaul of their tips and accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Operational ergonomics have been optimized through a tool-less tip changing system. Operators can swap out tips rapidly without the need for wrenches, reducing downtime between tasks. Additionally, the locking mechanism allows tips to be secured in <strong>any position within a 360-degree radius<\/strong>. This feature is critical for technicians working in confined spaces, such as under sinks or within wall cavities, where the angle of approach can dictate the success of a joint. Maintenance is simplified with a replaceable O-ring seal, ensuring that the handle remains leak-free and reliable over years of service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Precision Engineered Acetylene Torch Handle The TurboTorch WA-400 (0386-0410) represents a significant refinement in the design of air-acetylene torch handles, specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of professional plumbing and HVAC maintenance. Designed primarily for use with Sof-Flame tips, this handle integrates a robust set of features aimed at improving operational efficiency and equipment&#8230; <a class=\"view-article btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/shop\/oxy-fuel-equipment\/cutting-torches-handles-outfits\/wa-400-sofflame-handle\/\">View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2031,2030],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1781524","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-cutting-torches-handles-outfits","6":"product_cat-oxy-fuel-equipment","7":"pa_brand-turbotorch","8":"pa_fuel-gas-acetylene","9":"pa_item-cutting-handle-2","10":"pa_packaging-description-1-per-ea-2","11":"pa_packaging-description-pack-of-1","13":"first","14":"onbackorder","15":"taxable","16":"shipping-taxable","17":"purchasable","18":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1781524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1781524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1781524"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1781524"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1781524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}