A torch cable in which both the electrical connection and the pneumatic
connection can be made concurrently in one motion by coupling the end of
the torch cable to the exterior of the supply unit. The coupling further
includes a quick disconnect feature. The torch cable coupling is simple
and inexpensive, using standard off-the-shelf components. The end of the
cable comprises various components that are overmolded to form an
electrically insulative body, e.g., made of urethane rubber compound.
This molded body incorporates strain relief, is water resistant, protects
the electrical plug, and stabilizes the electrical contacts. Gas, power
and control are combined in one assembly. The pneumatic quick disconnect
coupling is used as a latching mechanism for the entire assembly. The
torch cable can be disconnected from the supply unit by simply releasing
the quick disconnect coupling and then pulling the end of the torch cable
away from the supply unit. The pneumatic connector and the electrical
plug form keying means by their orientation.