Esab 996999 Standard Duty Contact Tip 0.045 in Mig Gun

Product Description

The ESAB 996999 is a standard duty contact tip designed for MIG welding applications. It accommodates 0.045-inch wire and features a 0.058-inch inner diameter bore, providing consistent electrical contact and wire feed during operation. This contact tip is built for water-cooled MIG gun setups and is suited for moderate to heavy welding duty cycles. Welding technicians and fabricators install this tip as a routine consumable replacement to maintain arc stability and weld quality. Its straightforward form factor fits into standard MIG gun assemblies without special tooling.

This contact tip is intended for use in MIG welding environments where 0.045-inch solid or flux-core wire is run through water-cooled gun configurations. It is compatible with 250/400 gun master assemblies and MT-200/400 MIG guns. Typical install scenarios include shop fabrication, structural welding, and production welding lines where contact tips are cycled out regularly to maintain transfer efficiency and prevent wire burnback.

Key Features

• Accommodates 0.045-inch wire size for precise electrical contact
• 0.058-inch inner diameter bore for controlled wire feed
• Standard duty construction suited for water-cooled MIG guns
• Compatible with MT-200 and MT-400 MIG gun platforms
• Sold individually — minimum order quantity of 5 units

Compatibility

Compatible with 250/400 gun master assemblies and MT-200/400 MIG guns as stated by the manufacturer. Designed for use with 0.045-inch MIG welding wire in water-cooled gun configurations.

Installation Notes

Contact tips are installed and replaced by welding technicians as standard consumable maintenance. Always power down the welding system and allow the gun to cool fully before removing or installing a contact tip. Use the appropriate tip wrench to avoid cross-threading or damage to the gun diffuser. Follow the gun manufacturer's torque and maintenance guidelines when servicing water-cooled MIG gun assemblies.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Size: 0.045 inches
• Bore Inner Diameter: 0.058 inches
• Duty Rating: Standard Duty
• Package Length: 0.3 inches
• Package Width: 3.95 inches
• Package Height: 6.75 inches
• Weight: 0.12 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 5
• UPC: 662067006342

Standard Information

• Brand: ESAB
• Manufacturer Part Number: 996999