The GEN4381A Contact Tip is a precision-engineered consumable designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial MIG welding. Manufactured to compatible specifications for Bernard-style MIG guns, this contact tip features a 0.035-inch (0.9mm) bore, making it an essential component for fabrication shops utilizing standard solid wires. The contact tip serves as the final point of electrical transfer in the welding circuit, and its material composition—a high-grade copper alloy—ensures minimal resistance and maximum current density at the arc.
A defining feature of this model is its "Step Tapered" geometry. Unlike standard cylindrical tips, the step tapered design reduces the outer diameter at the front end of the tip. This profile is specifically engineered to work in conjunction with tapered gas nozzles, allowing the welder to extend the electrode into restricted spaces such as narrow V-grooves, pipe roots, or tight corners without the nozzle assembly obstructing the view or grounding out against the workpiece. The reduction in mass at the tip's extremity also aids in localized heat dissipation, potentially extending the service life of the consumable under normal duty cycles.
Reliability in wire feeding is paramount for defect-free welds. These tips are machined with tight tolerances to ensure concentricity, providing a smooth path for the welding wire. This reduces micro-arcing inside the tip, which is a common cause of premature wear and unstable arcs. Supplied in a pack of 10, these contact tips offer a cost-effective solution for maintaining production uptime and ensuring consistent weld quality across multiple stations.
| Additional Information |
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| Brand:Bernard Style |
| Item:Contact Tip |
| Wire Size:0.035" |
| Packaging Description:10 in a pack |
| Material:Copper Alloy |
| Tip Geometry:Step Tapered |
| Compatible Series:Bernard |
| Bore Diameter:0.035" |
