Pro-source 16S-52 Mig Welder Contact Tip 0.052 in Wire Dia

Product Description

The PRO-SOURCE 16S-52 is a MIG welder contact tip designed to guide and carry current to the welding wire at the point of contact inside the gun nozzle. It is sized for 0.052 inch wire diameter, covering both the minimum and maximum wire outside diameter at 0.052 inches (1.32 mm). The tip is a consumable component that wears during continuous or high-duty-cycle MIG welding and requires periodic replacement to maintain consistent arc stability and weld quality. Welders and fabricators performing MIG welding on structural, sheet metal, or pipe work will use this tip as a standard service item.

This contact tip is suited for MIG welding applications where 0.052 inch solid or flux-core wire is run through a standard MIG gun. It is commonly used in production welding, maintenance and repair operations, and fabrication shops. The tip threads into the gas diffuser of a compatible MIG gun and is replaced as part of routine consumable maintenance. At 0.04 pounds, the part is lightweight and compact, with a length of 1.5 inches and a cross-section of 0.37 inches, fitting standard contact tip seats.

Key Features

• Designed for 0.052 inch wire outside diameter (1.32 mm)
• Compact form factor: 1.5 inches long, 0.37 inches wide
• Lightweight at 0.04 pounds for easy handling during tip changes
• Sold individually, allowing single-unit replacement as needed
• Threaded design for quick removal and installation in compatible MIG gun diffusers

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement contact tip for MIG welding guns that accept standard threaded contact tips and use 0.052 inch diameter welding wire.

Installation Notes

Contact tip replacement is performed by welders or maintenance personnel during routine gun servicing. Always power down the welder and allow the gun to cool before removing a spent tip, as the tip and nozzle area retain heat. Use pliers or a tip removal tool to unthread the worn tip and thread in the replacement by hand, then snug firmly without overtightening. Inspect the gas diffuser and nozzle for spatter buildup at the same time to ensure proper shielding gas flow after reinstallation.