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Q403-1-30 - Heavy Duty MIG Contact Tip, 0.030 in, 25-Pack

Packaging: pack of 25

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SKU: ESBQ403-1-30 Categories: ,

OVERVIEW

High-Performance Heavy Duty Contact Tips

The ESAB Q403-1-30 is a premium heavy-duty contact tip designed for professional MIG welding operations. Engineered to accommodate 0.030-inch (0.8 mm) welding wire, these tips are manufactured with tight tolerances to ensure optimal electrical conductivity and arc stability. The heavy-duty designation indicates a robust construction capable of enduring higher amperages and longer weld cycles without premature failure, making them an excellent choice for industrial fabrication environments.

Consistent wire feeding is critical for quality welds, and these contact tips feature a precision-drilled bore that minimizes friction while maintaining positive electrical contact. This design helps prevent micro-arcing inside the tip, which can lead to burn-backs and erratic arc performance. By maintaining a stable arc, welders can achieve cleaner beads with less spatter, reducing post-weld cleanup time.

Supplied in a convenient pack of 25, this SKU ensures that welding stations remain stocked and operational. Frequent tip changes are a reality in high-volume welding, but the extended life of these heavy-duty tips combined with the bulk packaging offers excellent value and operational efficiency. Whether used in automotive repair, structural steel, or general manufacturing, these contact tips provide the reliability required for consistent production.

Compatibility is key in MIG consumables. These tips are designed to fit standard heavy-duty diffusers and MIG guns commonly used in the industry. The copper alloy material provides superior heat dissipation, keeping the tip cooler during operation and preventing the wire from fusing to the tip during stops and starts.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:25 Per Ea
Brand:ESAB
Consumable Type:Contact Tip
Wire Diameter:0.030" (0.8 mm)
Duty Rating:Heavy Duty
Pack Quantity:25
Process:MIG (GMAW)

INCLUDED

  • 25 x Heavy Duty Contact Tips (.030 in)

APPLICATIONS

  • Industrial MIG Welding
  • Automotive Fabrication
  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • General Manufacturing
  • Heavy Equipment Repair

FAQ

This contact tip is designed for 0.030-inch (0.8 mm) welding wire.

This package contains 25 heavy-duty contact tips.

Heavy-duty tips typically have thicker walls or are made from harder copper alloys to withstand higher heat and amperages for longer periods.

Yes, as long as the flux-cored wire diameter is 0.030 inches, though flux-cored wires sometimes require slightly larger tips depending on the specific wire type.

They are manufactured from high-conductivity copper or copper alloy.

The internal SKU suggests this is an ESAB product, designed to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.

No, contact tips are specific to the thread pattern and diffuser series of the MIG gun. Ensure your gun accepts 403-series style tips.

Change the tip when the bore becomes oval-shaped (keyholed), causing erratic arc or burn-back, or if spatter blocks the opening.