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A. The SIP 05701 is a foot control pedal for SIP TIG welding machines, allowing hands-free adjustment of welding current using foot pressure. Pressing the pedal increases current; releasing it reduces it. This gives precise arc control during TIG welding — essential for thin material, heat-sensitive alloys, and positional work.
A. Compatible with: SIP 05705 and 05732 (and 31 more) — confirm your machine's auxiliary socket type accepts a foot control pedal input before ordering.
A. A foot pedal lets you vary current continuously during the weld without stopping — useful for managing heat input on changing material thicknesses, preventing burn-through at joint ends, and controlling the weld pool on thin sheet. Without a pedal, fixed-current TIG requires constant repositioning which is harder on complex joints.
A. The SIP 05701 uses a specific connector for SIP TIG machines. Using it with another brand requires confirming the connector type and signal protocol match — not all TIG foot pedals are cross-compatible. Check your machine's foot control socket specification before ordering.
A. The SIP 05701 connects to the auxiliary/foot control socket on the SIP TIG machine via the pedal cable and connector. Check the product listing for the connector type and cable length.
A. Hand control (torch-mounted amperage control) adjusts current via a slider or button on the torch body. Foot control adjusts current via a floor pedal, leaving both hands free to control the torch and filler rod. For most TIG work, foot control gives better arc quality — hand control is preferred for positional work where a floor pedal is impractical.
A. Set the machine's maximum output to the level you need for full pedal depression. The foot pedal then controls current from minimum to that maximum. For thin sheet, set the maximum lower. For thicker material, set it higher. Allow some travel in the pedal before maximum current to give yourself control range.
A. On most SIP TIG machines with foot control, the pedal controls amperage and also initiates and terminates the arc — pressing initiates the arc and full release terminates it. Check your machine manual for the specific foot control behaviour.
A. Essential accessories include a welding helmet, leather gauntlets, an earth clamp, and consumables for your welding process — wire and gas for MIG, electrodes for ARC/MMA, tungsten and gas for TIG. A wire brush and chipping hammer are needed for post-weld cleanup. A welding cart keeps your machine mobile.
A. Yes — the SIP 05701 is UK stocked for fast despatch. Check current availability at PartsForMachines.com.
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