
The Esab Tweco 260C (Smoke Master series) Fume Extraction MIG Gun is engineered to address one of the most critical safety challenges in modern fabrication: welding fumes. By integrating a high-volume vacuum chamber directly into the gun handle and nozzle assembly, this tool captures hazardous particulates at the source—the welding arc—before they can enter the welder's breathing zone or disperse into the facility. Designed for heavy-duty industrial environments, the gun maintains the rugged reliability Tweco is known for while adding essential environmental controls.
This specific model (SKU 10261111) features a 10-foot cable assembly and a Miller-style backend connection, making it a direct replacement for standard guns on Miller wire feeders. It is rated for approximately 250 to 300 amps, suitable for a wide range of manufacturing applications using solid or flux-cored wires. The air-cooled design simplifies setup by eliminating the need for water coolers, relying instead on the airflow of the extraction system and ambient air to maintain operating temperatures.
Technically, the gun utilizes a coaxial cable design where the vacuum hose surrounds the power cable and liner, providing protection and minimizing bulk. The front-end consumables are compatible with standard Tweco 11 or 14 series parts, ensuring that inventory management remains streamlined. The extraction nozzle is adjustable, allowing operators to balance gas coverage with smoke removal efficiency. This unit requires connection to a high-vacuum extraction unit (sold separately) to function effectively.
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| Packaging Description:1 Per Ea |
| Amperage:250 A, 300 A |
| Cable Length:10 ft |
| Cooling Method:Air Cooled |
| Connection Style:Miller |
| Process Type:FCAW, MIG (GMAW) |
| Wire Diameter Capacity:0.030", 0.035", 0.045" |
| Duty Cycle:60% @ 300A, 80% @ 250A |
| Gun Type:Fume Extraction |
| Consumable Series:Tweco 11 Series, Tweco 14 Series |