43819 - Tweco XS415 Smoke Master MIG Gun, 400A, 1/16 Wire, Euro Connect

Advanced Fume Extraction for Industrial Welding

The Tweco XS415-116 Smoke Gun is a premium solution for industrial environments where air quality and welder safety are paramount. Designed to capture welding fumes directly at the source—the arc—this gun significantly reduces the amount of hazardous particulate matter entering the welder's breathing zone and the general shop atmosphere. By integrating a high-efficiency vacuum channel into the gun's handle and nozzle assembly, the XS415 allows for compliance with strict safety regulations, such as those regarding hexavalent chromium and manganese exposure, without requiring bulky overhead hoods in every position.

This specific model is engineered for heavy-duty applications, boasting a rating of approximately 400 to 415 Amps. It is pre-configured for 1/16-inch (1.6mm) welding wire, making it an excellent choice for structural steel fabrication, heavy equipment manufacturing, and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) where fume generation is typically high. The gun features a Euro-style back-end connection, providing versatile compatibility with a wide range of European and multi-process wire feeders that utilize this standard central connector.

Durability and performance are at the core of the Tweco design. The XS415 utilizes robust consumables and a conductor tube designed to withstand the heat and mechanical stress of high-amperage welding. Despite its added extraction capabilities, the gun maintains a profile that allows for reasonable access to joints. The extraction shroud is positioned to maximize smoke capture while minimizing the disturbance of the shielding gas envelope, ensuring that weld quality remains high even while the vacuum is active.

Investing in source capture technology like the Tweco XS415 not only improves the health and safety profile of your facility but can also reduce facility-wide HVAC cleaning costs by preventing fumes from settling on equipment and surfaces. This gun represents a convergence of Tweco's legendary reliability with modern industrial hygiene requirements.