{"product_id":"weldcraft-57y02-aftermarket-tig-back-cap-long-fits-wp17-18-26-25-pack","title":"Weldcraft 57Y02 Aftermarket TIG Back Cap long, fits WP17\/18\/26 (25 Pack)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Roboto+Condensed:wght@700\u0026family=Roboto:wght@400;700;900\u0026display=swap');.spm-c{border:1px solid #d1d1d1;background:#fff;margin-bottom:25px;overflow:hidden}.spm-h{padding:15px 20px;background:#ffce02;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d1d1;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:16px;color:#000;letter-spacing:.05em;font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif}.spm-t{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px}.spm-t th{padding:12px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f4f4f4;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d1d1;color:#000}.spm-t td{padding:11px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.spmL{font-weight:700;color:#333;background:#fcfcfc;width:38%}.spm-sub{display:block;color:#777;font-size:12.5px;margin-top:2px}.spm-chip{display:inline-block;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;background:#fcfcfc;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#000}.spm-h2{font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin:40px 0 20px;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:3px solid #ffce02;padding-bottom:15px}.spm-p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 18px}@media(max-width:700px){.spmL{width:auto}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eWeldcraft 57Y02 is the long, about 116 mm TIG back cap for WP17, WP18 and WP26 series TIG torches. This is an aftermarket part made to the same number and fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eThe back cap screws into the rear of the torch head and presses the collet closed on the tungsten. Its length sets how much tungsten you can leave in the torch: the long cap takes a full length electrode, the short one fits tight spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eCheck the number on the packet of your old parts or in the torch parts list before ordering: it should read 57Y02. Sold in packs of 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003eTechnical Properties \u0026amp; Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spm-t\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 pieces per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57Y02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003ePart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTIG Back Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elong, about 116 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWP17, WP18 and WP26 series TIG torches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat resistant black insulating body, brass thread, O-ring seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eSupplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack cap with O-ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eStat. HS-Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e851590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eTrademarks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeldcraft is a trademark of its owner. Names and part numbers are for reference only; this is an aftermarket part, not made or approved by them.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;color:#333\"\u003eWP17, WP18 and WP26 series TIG torches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eAir cooled and water cooled WP17\/18\/26 torches and their flex head versions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eOther makes of torch built to the same series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eMatch the part number on your old part before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spm-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeldcraft Part No.\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM Part No.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elong, about 116 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e57Y02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM-WLD-4971)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack caps crack, lose their O-ring seal or strip their thread. A leaking cap lets air into the shielding gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwap between long, medium and short caps to suit the joint: short caps fit tight corners, long caps take a full length tungsten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- spm-pricebeat --\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eWe check what other aftermarket sellers charge for this same part. Their prices on the date we checked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e2e2e2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003eSeller\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003eChecked\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eeBay (5 aftermarket sellers) (pack of 25)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 23.50 to 43.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e1 Nov 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eCanada Welding Supply (pack of 25)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 63.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e1 Nov 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eSpare Part Mart (pack of 25)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eUSD 18.49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eToday\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eOur price of USD 18.49 is 21% to 71% less than these sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eFound this part cheaper somewhere else? Send us the listing and we will beat it by 5% under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-it-cheaper-we-will-beat-it-by-5\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e. Every order is also covered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/30-day-money-back-guarante\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003e30 day money back guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/spm-pricebeat --\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:20px;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:3px solid #ffce02;padding-bottom:15px\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eWill it fit my Weldcraft WP17?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eYes, it was made for the Weldcraft WP17, and 2 more listed under compatible equipment. Check the old welding torch back cap is marked 57Y02 or one of the cross references, because makers change parts between serial ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eHow often should I replace the welding torch back cap on my Weldcraft WP17?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eOn the Weldcraft WP17, it depends on hours and working conditions. Follow the machine service schedule, and change it when it shows wear rather than waiting for it to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eWhat are the signs the welding torch back cap needs replacing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eLeaks, noise, loss of performance, or visible wear compared with a new part. If in doubt, measure it against the sizes in the specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eCan I return it if it does not fit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eYes. Every order is covered by our 30 day money back guarantee. Keep it unused and in its packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eShould I keep the old part?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eKeep it until the new one is fitted and running. It is the quickest way to compare sizes, connectors and mounting if anything looks different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eIs this a genuine Weldcraft 57Y02?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eNo. It is an aftermarket welding torch back cap made to replace the Weldcraft 57Y02. It is not made by the original manufacturer; the number only shows what it replaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:50px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:#d1d1d1;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;margin-bottom:20px\" class=\"spm-trust\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/30-day-money-back-guarante\" style=\"background:#fff;padding:40px 15px;text-decoration:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width:32px;height:32px;margin-bottom:15px;fill:#ffce02\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 1L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 9 12 5.16-1.26 9-6.45 9-12V5l-9-4zm-2 16l-4-4 1.41-1.41L10 14.17l6.59-6.59L18 9l-8 8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.1em\"\u003e30-Day Money Back Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery-information\" style=\"background:#fff;padding:40px 15px;text-decoration:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width:32px;height:32px;margin-bottom:15px;fill:#ffce02\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2C6.48 2 2 6.48 2 12s4.48 10 10 10 10-4.48 10-10S17.52 2 12 2zm-1 17.93c-3.95-.49-7-3.85-7-7.93 0-.62.08-1.21.21-1.79L9 15v1c0 1.1.9 2 2 2v1.93zm6.9-2.54c-.26-.81-1-1.39-1.9-1.39h-1v-3c0-.55-.45-1-1-1H8v-2h2c.55 0 1-.45 1-1V7h2c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-.41c2.93 1.19 5 4.06 5 7.41 0 2.08-.8 3.97-2.1 5.39z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.1em\"\u003eWorldwide Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-it-cheaper-we-will-beat-it-by-5\" style=\"background:#fff;padding:40px 15px;text-decoration:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width:32px;height:32px;margin-bottom:15px;fill:#ffce02\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 8.25c-.69 0-1.25-.56-1.25-1.25s.56-1.25 1.25-1.25 1.25.56 1.25 1.25-.56 1.25-1.25 1.25z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.1em\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will it fit my Weldcraft WP17?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, it was made for the Weldcraft WP17, and 2 more listed under compatible equipment. 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