Tweco 1160-1601 EL16T Contact Tip 0.030 Inch Mig

Product Description

The TWECO 1160-1601 is a patented extended-life contact tip designed for use with Tweco Eliminator series MIG guns rated from 250 to 650 amps. The EL16T tip accepts 0.030-inch wire and measures 1.5 inches in length, making it a direct-fit consumable for Eliminator-style torches. Its extended-life design reduces tip change frequency during high-amperage welding operations, helping maintain arc stability and wire feed consistency. This tip is sold individually and is installed by welding technicians and fabricators performing MIG welding with Tweco Eliminator torches.

This contact tip is suited for MIG welding applications in fabrication shops, manufacturing environments, and field welding where Tweco Eliminator guns in the 250 to 650 amp range are in service. The 0.030-inch wire bore makes it appropriate for light- to medium-gauge material welding. Designed as a consumable replacement, it fits into routine torch maintenance cycles and is stocked alongside other Eliminator series nozzles, diffusers, and liners.

Key Features

• Patented extended-life construction reduces replacement frequency in high-amperage MIG applications
• 0.030-inch wire bore for precise wire-to-tip contact and consistent arc performance
• 1.5-inch tip length engineered specifically for Eliminator-style torch geometry
• Compatible with Tweco Eliminator MIG guns rated 250 to 650 amps
• Sold individually — minimum order quantity of 1

Compatibility

Designed for use with Tweco Eliminator MIG guns rated 250 to 650 amps. Accepts 0.030-inch welding wire. Intended as a direct replacement consumable for Eliminator-style torches.

Installation Notes

Contact tips are replaced by welding technicians as part of routine torch consumable maintenance. Always power down the welder and allow the torch to cool completely before removing or installing a contact tip. Use the appropriate tip wrench or pliers to avoid cross-threading — never overtighten, as this can distort the tip bore. Inspect the gas diffuser and nozzle for spatter buildup at the same time to ensure full system performance is restored.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Size: 0.030 inches
• Tip Length: 1.5 inches
• Compatible Gun Amperage Range: 250 to 650 amps
• Weight: 0.04 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 608246004266

Standard Information

• Brand: TWECO
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1160-1601