The contact tip is one of the smallest yet most critical components of your MIG welding setup. This pack of five ESAB .045-inch contact tips ensures you have the high-quality consumables needed to maintain a smooth, consistent arc. Designed for welders who demand reliability, these tips are manufactured to tight tolerances, ensuring that your welding wire feeds through without snagging or wandering. Whether you are working on a weekend project or a production line, having fresh contact tips on hand is essential for producing quality welds.
Over time, contact tips wear out due to the intense heat and friction of the moving wire. A worn tip can cause the wire to make poor electrical contact, leading to an unstable arc, excessive spatter, and frustrating burnbacks. By replacing your tip regularly with these durable ESAB replacements, you ensure optimal current transfer to the wire. This results in better penetration, cleaner bead appearance, and less time spent grinding away spatter. The 5-pack quantity is perfect for keeping your toolbox stocked so you never have to pause a job to run to the store.
These tips are crafted from a robust copper alloy that balances hardness with electrical conductivity. This material choice helps the tip resist the deformation that can occur when the wire heats up, known as "keyholing." When a tip keyholes, the bore becomes oval-shaped, causing the arc to wander. ESAB's precision manufacturing minimizes this risk, giving you better control over the weld puddle. Compatible with standard MIG guns (typically Tweco-style), these tips are a versatile choice for various welding machines.
| Additional Information |
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| Packaging Description:pack of 5 |
| Wire Diameter:0.045" |
| Product Type:Contact Tip |
| Material:Copper Alloy |
| Process:MIG (GMAW) |
| Compatibility:Tweco Style MIG Guns |
