Tweco 1160-1183 Mig Contact Tip 0.052 in 0.058 Bore 25 Pack

Product Description

The TWECO 1160-1183 is a robotic MIG contact tip engineered for heavy-duty welding applications up to 600 amps. Designed for 0.052 inch wire, it features a 0.058 inch nominal bore ID with an inside diameter tolerance held to plus or minus 0.003 inches, ensuring consistent wire feed and arc stability. The tip is machined from chrome zirconium 1815 alloy copper tubing, which is harder than standard copper alloy and delivers greater wear resistance and extended tip life. Each tip is marked with the part number and wire diameter for fast identification at the gun. Sold in a pack of 25.

This contact tip is suited for robotic and semi-automatic MIG welding setups running high-amperage cycles in industrial and manufacturing environments. The M8 x 1.25-6g threaded style ensures proper seating against a gas diffuser when installed in a compatible MIG gun. The 1.5 inch length and 0.375 inch OD fit standard robotic torch configurations where consistent electrical contact and surface finish are critical to weld quality and gun longevity. Applications include continuous-duty production welding up to 600 A where conventional contact tips fall short on wear life.

Key Features

• Accommodates 0.052 inch wire with 0.058 inch nominal bore ID
• Inside diameter tolerance held to plus or minus 0.003 inches for consistent wire guidance
• Chrome zirconium 1815 alloy construction — harder than standard copper alloy for increased wear resistance
• Machined from chrome zirconium copper tubing for a smooth, consistent bore surface
• M8 x 1.25-6g threaded style ensures solid contact with gas diffuser
• Part number and wire diameter marked on each tip for easy field identification
• Rated for heavy-duty welding applications up to 600 amps

Compatibility

Designed as a robotic MIG contact tip replacement for MIG guns and torches using M8 x 1.25-6g threaded contact tips with 0.052 inch wire and a 1.5 inch tip length.

Installation Notes

Contact tips are installed and serviced by welding technicians during routine MIG gun maintenance. Always power down the welding system and allow the gun to cool before replacing contact tips. Use the proper tip wrench to avoid cross-threading the M8 x 1.25-6g thread; hand-tighten first, then snug with a wrench without over-torquing. Confirm the tip is fully seated against the gas diffuser before resuming welding operations.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Diameter: 0.052 inches
• Bore ID: 0.058 inches nominal
• ID Tolerance: plus or minus 0.003 inches
• Outer Diameter: 0.375 inches
• Tip Length: 1.5 inches
• Thread Size: M8 x 1.25-6g
• Maximum Amperage: 600 A
• Material: Chrome Zirconium 1815 Alloy Copper
• Weight: 0.04 pounds
• Quantity per Pack: 25
• UPC: 608246309095

Standard Information

• Brand: TWECO
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1160-1183