The ESAB/Firepower 999742 Contact Tip pack is an essential consumable kit for professional fabricators and maintenance personnel utilizing MIG (GMAW) welding processes. Designed specifically for 0.023-inch (0.6mm) welding wire, these tips are engineered to deliver superior electrical conductivity and arc stability. The contact tip is the final transfer point of welding current to the electrode wire; therefore, the quality of the tip directly influences the consistency of the weld bead and the ease of operation. These tips are manufactured from high-grade copper alloy, ensuring durability and resistance to the intense heat generated during the welding arc.
This package contains five (5) individual contact tips, providing a cost-effective solution for inventory management and reducing the frequency of reordering. The 0.023-inch bore is precision-drilled to tight tolerances, ensuring that the wire feeds smoothly without excessive play that could lead to wandering arcs, or tightness that could cause bird-nesting at the drive rolls. These tips are compatible with standard MIG gun setups often found in light-industrial and automotive repair environments where thin gauge steel is the primary substrate.
Regular replacement of contact tips is a critical maintenance procedure in MIG welding. As the wire passes through the tip, mechanical wear and electrical erosion gradually enlarge the bore, leading to poor electrical contact and micro-arcing inside the tip. This degradation results in unstable voltage and erratic wire feeding. By maintaining a stock of fresh 999742 contact tips, operators can ensure their equipment operates at peak efficiency, producing high-quality welds with minimal spatter and downtime.
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| Packaging Description:pack of 5 |
| Item:Contact Tip |
| Wire Diameter:0.023" |
| Material:Copper |
| Process:MIG Welding |
| Pack Quantity:5 |
