Forney Industries 60170 0.023 in Contact Tip 4 Pack

Product Description

The Forney Industries 60170 is a 0.023 inch MIG welding contact tip sold in a 4-pack. Contact tips are consumable copper components threaded into the MIG gun nozzle assembly. They guide the welding wire from the liner to the arc and transfer welding current to the wire at the point of contact. Worn or damaged tips cause erratic arc starts, wire burnback, and inconsistent bead quality. Keeping a supply of correctly sized tips on hand is standard practice for any MIG welding operation. These are sized for 0.023 inch wire and weigh 0.84 pounds per package of 4 units.

These contact tips are suited for light-gauge MIG welding applications where 0.023 inch wire is the correct wire diameter. That typically includes thin sheet metal work, auto body repair, and general fabrication on thinner steel sections. The tips are compatible with Tweco and Benzil style MIG gun configurations, making them a practical replacement consumable for shops running equipment built to that platform standard.

Key Features

• 0.023 inch bore diameter matches 0.023 inch MIG welding wire
• 4-pack quantity reduces downtime from consumable depletion
• Fits Tweco and Benzil style MIG gun platforms
• Threaded design for standard contact tip installation
• Consumable replacement part for routine MIG gun maintenance

Compatibility

Compatible with Tweco and Benzil style MIG guns requiring 0.023 inch contact tips. Verify gun thread size and tip seat geometry against existing consumables before installation.

Installation Notes

Contact tips are installed by a welder or welding technician as a routine consumable replacement. Always disconnect the MIG welder from power and release any wire tension before removing the nozzle and replacing the contact tip. Use the appropriate tip wrench or pliers to avoid overtightening, which can damage the diffuser threads. Inspect the new tip bore for debris and confirm the wire feeds smoothly before resuming welding.