The Miller 135428 Contact Tip is a specialized consumable designed to maintain the high performance of your Miller wire feeding systems. Engineered specifically for use with wire diameters ranging from .030 inches to .041 inches, this tip is an essential component for welders utilizing the renowned Spoolmatic and XR series guns. These tips are manufactured to precise tolerances, ensuring that the wire feeds smoothly without snagging, which is critical when working with softer aluminum wires often associated with spool gun applications.
This specific contact tip features a non-threaded design, distinguishing it from the newer FasTip series. It is intended for use with older style diffusers found on Spoolmatic 15A and 30A spool guns, as well as the XR, XR-M, and XR-Edge push-pull systems. The slip-fit nature of the tip allows for quick changes during maintenance, reducing downtime in industrial environments. With a length of 1.437 inches and a bore of .04 inches, it provides the necessary contact area to transfer welding current effectively to the wire, promoting a stable arc and consistent weld bead profile.
Using genuine Miller consumables like the 135428 tip is vital for preserving the longevity of your welding equipment. Generic tips may suffer from poor machining or inferior copper alloys, leading to premature wear, keyholing, and erratic arc characteristics. In aluminum welding, where micro-arcing inside the tip can cause burn-backs, the quality of the contact tip surface finish is paramount. These tips are sold in packages of 10, ensuring you have an ample supply on hand for high-volume fabrication jobs.
Whether you are repairing aluminum trailers, fabricating signage, or performing general maintenance with your Miller Spoolmatic setup, these contact tips deliver the reliability professionals demand. Ensure your equipment configuration matches the non-threaded requirement of this part number before ordering, as newer models may have converted to threaded FasTip consumables.
| Additional Information |
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| Brand:Miller |
| Item:Contact Tip |
| MIG Gun Model:Miller Spoolmatic 30A, Miller Spoolmatic 15A, Miller XR, Miller XR-M, Miller XR EDGE |
| Packaging Description:10 in a pack |
| Wire Size:0.030" - 0.041" |
| Product Type:Contact Tip |
| Wire Size Range:.030" - .041" |
| Length:1.437 in |
| Bore Diameter:.04" |
| Thread Type:Non-Threaded |
| Material:Copper |
