Forney Industries Inc 60173 Tweco Style Contact Tip 12pk

Product Description

The FORNEY INDUSTRIES INC 60173 is a Tweco style contact tip designed for MIG welding applications. Contact tips are consumable components that guide the welding wire through the gun and transfer electrical current to the wire at the point of contact. The 60173 is sold as a package of 12 units, making it a practical choice for shops and field welders who go through contact tips regularly. Compatible with Tweco-style MIG gun configurations, this tip is installed by welding professionals and experienced tradespeople performing structural, fabrication, or maintenance welding work.

This contact tip is suited for use in MIG welding setups that accept Tweco-style consumables. The 11-45 designation corresponds to a standard Tweco contact tip series, commonly found in light to medium-duty MIG welding guns used in fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and manufacturing environments. Purchasing in a 12-pack reduces downtime by keeping replacement tips on hand during extended welding operations.

Key Features

• Tweco style design compatible with standard Tweco-pattern MIG guns
• 11-45 series designation for straightforward cross-reference and reordering
• Sold in a package of 12 for efficient consumable stocking
• Functions as both a wire guide and current transfer point during welding

Compatibility

Designed as a Tweco style replacement contact tip (11-45 series) for use with compatible Tweco-pattern MIG welding guns. Verify gun model and wire diameter requirements before installation.

Installation Notes

Contact tips are installed and replaced by welders or welding equipment technicians. Always power down and disconnect the welding machine before replacing a contact tip. Allow the gun and tip to cool completely before handling to avoid burns. Hand-tighten the tip securely into the gun nozzle assembly and inspect the liner and nozzle for wear during each tip replacement.