{"title":"Welding Coolant Systems","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWelding Coolant System Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding coolant systems CIRCULATE COOLANT through WATER-COOLED welding torches — handle heat that air-cooled torches can't. Mandatory for SUSTAINED high-amperage TIG + MIG welding. Production fabrication + aluminium + stainless welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoolant System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact Workshop Cooler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-torch workshop use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial Production Cooler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-torch + sustained duty cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Welder + Cooler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in for premium welders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoolant (Welding-Specific)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-corrosion + freeze protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHose Set (Power + Coolant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTorch-to-cooler connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter \/ Pump Replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem maintenance parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEVER use plain water + no antifreeze (corrosion + freezing). Use welding-specific coolant. Check coolant LEVEL + CONDITION regularly (cloudy = replace). Quick-disconnect MUST seat fully (leak = arc damage). Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/bossweld\"\u003eBossweld\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/tecmen\"\u003eTecmen\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/welding\"\u003ewelding\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/welders\"\u003ewelders\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/welding-safety-equipment\"\u003ewelding safety\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWelding Coolant Systems for Australian High-Amperage TIG and MIG Welding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding coolant systems circulate coolant through water-cooled welding torches — handling the heat that air-cooled torches can't dissipate at high amperage. For Australian fabricators running sustained TIG or MIG welding above 200-300A, water cooling significantly extends torch life, reduces operator fatigue (lighter torches than equivalent air-cooled), and enables higher duty cycles. AIMS Industrial supplies welding coolant systems and replacement coolant for trade and industrial welding workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe coolant system types we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone recirculating coolers\u003c\/strong\u003e — separate cooler unit that connects to the welder and torch; for retrofitting water cooling to air-cooled welder\/torch combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated cooler-welder combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e — welders with built-in cooling for water-cooled torch operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement coolant fluid\u003c\/strong\u003e — formulated for welding applications; corrosion inhibitor and freeze protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooler hoses and fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e — for connecting coolers to welders and torches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant filter cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e — for keeping coolant clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy water-cooled torches need a coolant system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater-cooled welding torches have hollow passages through the torch handle and head where coolant circulates — picking up heat at the torch and dissipating it at the cooler. This allows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher amperage operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — air-cooled torches typically max out around 200A; water-cooled torches handle 350A or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustained welding\u003c\/strong\u003e — water cooling allows continuous operation at amperages where air-cooled torches require duty-cycle pauses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighter torch weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — water-cooled torches don't need the heavy aluminium heat-sink construction of high-amperage air-cooled torches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller torch handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — better operator ergonomics for sustained welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere coolant systems earn their place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction TIG welding\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustained welding at high amperage on stainless and aluminium fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction MIG welding\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-current MIG production work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium fabrication\u003c\/strong\u003e — high amperage requirements with sustained welding cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy plate welding\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustained high-current work on thick material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe welding\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustained TIG and MIG production pipe welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoolant flow and pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding coolant systems typically deliver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3-5 litres per minute typical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2-5 bar typical at the cooler outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5-15 litres typical workshop cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the cooler's flow and pressure to the torch's specification — undersized coolers don't deliver adequate cooling at full torch amperage; oversized coolers waste energy and workshop space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoolant selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding coolant should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-corrosion formulated\u003c\/strong\u003e — workshop coolers and torches contain copper, brass, and aluminium components that water alone corrodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze-protected (for unheated workshops)\u003c\/strong\u003e — typical formulations protect to -20°C or below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductivity-managed\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-conductivity coolant can affect arc characteristics or cause electrical issues; manufacturer-specified coolant has appropriate conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean\u003c\/strong\u003e — coolant filtration prevents particulate from blocking torch passages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon't use plain water — workshop tap water contains minerals that scale up in the cooler over time, blocking flow and reducing cooling effectiveness. Use proper welding coolant or distilled water with corrosion inhibitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrands stocked at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding coolant systems are stocked from quality manufacturers covering trade and industrial workshop coolers. For specific brand requirements (matching specific welder brands), \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e for current options. Replacement coolant and filter cartridges are stocked alongside the systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding coolant systems need periodic maintenance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically annual for sustained workshop use; coolant degrades and corrosion inhibitors deplete over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — at the manufacturer-specified interval (typically annual or per usage hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump and seal inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e — periodic verification of pump operation and seal integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHose replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — when hoses develop cracks or leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion ranges at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding coolant systems sit alongside our broader welding range — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/tig-torches\"\u003eTIG torches\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/tig-welding-accessories\"\u003eTIG welding accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/multiprocess-welders\"\u003emultiprocess welders\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/welders\"\u003ewelders\u003c\/a\u003e for the related products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help speccing coolant systems for water-cooled welding setups? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll match cooler capacity, hose connections, and coolant requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bossweld-aquacool-stm-7-water-cooler-240v","title":"Bossweld Aquacool STM-7 Water Cooler 240V","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eAquacool ST7 Water Cooling Unit is a dedicated cooling solution designed to improve.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eOptimised: torch cooling performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eEnhances: thermal control for demanding water-cooled MIG, TIG and spot welding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid #f0f0f0\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0\"\u003eAquacool ST7 Water Cooling Unit is a dedicated cooling solution designed to improve performance and extend consumable life when used with water-cooled welding torches on MIG, TIG and spot welding systems. Featuring a robust flow rate and simple plumbing connections, it supports intensive welding tasks with reliable thermal management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bossweld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128769552661,"sku":"A0102065","price":712.72,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/bossweld-aquacool-stm-7-water-cooler-240v1.jpg?v=1756296754"},{"product_id":"bossweld-water-cooler-415v-suits-x-series","title":"Bossweld Water Cooler 415V Suits X series","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eAqua 5X Water Cooler 450V is a high-capacity cooling solution engineered to support.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e10: - L\/min coolant flow capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eSustains: - continuous circulation to manage extreme heat during heavy-duty welding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid #f0f0f0\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0\"\u003eAqua 5X Water Cooler 450V is a high-capacity cooling solution engineered to support water-cooled welding torches in heavy-duty industrial and fabrication applications, delivering consistent coolant flow and thermal management to enhance welding performance and consumable life. .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bossweld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49297807048981,"sku":"A0149274","price":1929.17,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/bossweld-water-cooler-415v-suits-x-series-4130764.jpg?v=1781508608"},{"product_id":"bossweld-nulon-water-cooler-liquid-5l","title":"Bossweld (Nulon) Water Cooler Liquid 5L","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eWater Cooler Liquid 5 Lt is a premium long-life welding coolant formulated to provide.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003e7 L\/min: coolant flow rate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eProvides: consistent circulation to reduce torch overheating during high-amperage welding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid #f0f0f0\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0\"\u003eWater Cooler Liquid 5 Lt is a premium long-life welding coolant formulated to provide superior heat transfer, corrosion protection and freeze\/boil resistance for use in Bossweld water cooling systems and similar welding coolant applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nulon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49297814454549,"sku":"A0149275","price":169.08,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/bossweld-nulon-water-cooler-liquid-5l-9031452.jpg?v=1781508609"}],"url":"https:\/\/aimsindustrial.com.au\/en-nz\/collections\/welding-coolant-systems.oembed","provider":"AIMS Industrial Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}