Skip to Main Content

11601777 - Tweco Velocity VTET52 Contact Tip 0.052 Inch (10-Pack)

Packaging: pack of 10
$17.05/EA $81.20/pack of 10 only $8.12/EASave 52%

Usually ships within 3-5 business days

SKU: TWE1160-1777 Categories: , ,

OVERVIEW

High-Performance Tweco Velocity Consumables

The Tweco Velocity VTET52 Contact Tip (SKU: 1160-1777) represents a significant evolution in MIG welding consumable technology. Engineered specifically for 0.052-inch (1.4 mm) welding wire, this tip is a core component of the Tweco Velocity platform, which is designed to address the common failure points of traditional MIG front-end parts.

Unlike conventional contact tips that rely on threads—which can strip, seize, or loosen during thermal cycling—the VTET52 utilizes a revolutionary threadless, drop-in design. This innovation allows the tip to seat firmly into the gas diffuser with a simple rotation, maximizing the surface area contact between the copper components. This increased contact area ensures superior electrical conductivity and highly efficient heat dissipation, keeping the tip cooler even during high-amperage applications.

Manufactured from high-grade copper, the VTET52 offers exceptional arc stability and wear resistance. The tapered profile of the Velocity series also aids in providing smoother gas flow and better visibility of the weld puddle. This package contains 10 contact tips, ensuring your operation remains stocked for continuous production. These tips are compatible with Tweco Fusion MIG guns and any Spray Master gun upgraded with Velocity series consumables.

Additional Information
Brand:Tweco
Item:Contact Tip
Wire Size:0.052"
Packaging Description:10 per pak
Consumable Type:Contact Tip
Model Number:VTET52
Compatible Series:Velocity
Material:Copper
Design:Threadless Drop-In

INCLUDED

  • 10 x Tweco Velocity VTET52 Contact Tips (0.052")

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy Industrial Fabrication
  • Structural Steel Welding
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Shipbuilding
  • General MIG Welding with 0.052" Wire

FAQ

The VTET52 is designed for use with 0.052-inch (1.4 mm) welding wire.

No, the Velocity series uses a threadless 'drop-in' design that locks into place with the gas diffuser.

This product (SKU 1160-1777) is a package of 10 contact tips.

It will only fit if your Spray Master gun has been converted to use Velocity consumables (diffuser and nozzle). It fits Tweco Fusion guns natively.

The threadless design provides better heat transfer, keeping the tip cooler and extending its life, while also preventing tips from seizing in the diffuser.

Yes, as long as the wire diameter is 0.052 inches, this tip is suitable for both solid and flux-cored wires.