Tweco 1160-1604 Mig Contact Tip 0.045 Inch Eliminator

Product Description

The TWECO 1160-1604 is a tapered contact tip engineered for high-amperage MIG welding applications. It accommodates 0.045-inch wire with an inside diameter of 0.054 inches and an outside diameter of 0.345 inches. The tip measures 1.5 inches in length and is built specifically for the Eliminator series MIG gun platform. This is a patented, extended-life consumable designed to outlast standard contact tips in demanding production welding environments. Welders and fabrication shops running Eliminator-style guns benefit from the tapered geometry, which promotes consistent arc starts and improved current transfer at the wire-to-tip interface.

This contact tip is rated for use with 250 to 650 amp Tweco Eliminator MIG guns, making it suitable for heavy-duty MIG welding in industrial, fabrication, and structural welding settings. The 0.045-inch wire size is a common choice for flux-core and solid-wire processes on thicker base metals. The extended-life construction helps reduce tip changeover frequency in high-cycle production environments where downtime is costly. Sold individually; minimum order quantity is 25 pieces.

Key Features

• Tapered tip design promotes consistent arc initiation and current transfer
• Accommodates 0.045-inch wire with 0.054-inch ID and 0.345-inch OD
• Patented extended-life construction reduces consumable changeover frequency
• 1.5-inch tip length fits Eliminator series gun geometry
• Rated for 250 to 650 amp Tweco Eliminator MIG guns

Compatibility

Designed for use with 250 to 650 amp Tweco Eliminator MIG guns. Intended specifically for Eliminator-style gun configurations and is not a universal MIG contact tip.

Installation Notes

Contact tips are replaced by qualified welders or MIG gun service technicians as part of routine consumable maintenance. Always power down the welder and allow the gun neck to cool before removing a worn tip. Use the correct tip wrench or pliers rated for the gun body to avoid damaging the diffuser threads. Inspect the gas diffuser and nozzle for wear or spatter buildup whenever the contact tip is replaced.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Size: 0.045 inches
• Inside Diameter (ID): 0.054 inches
• Outside Diameter (OD): 0.345 inches
• Tip Length: 1.5 inches
• Amperage Range: 250 to 650 amps
• Weight: 0.03 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 25

Standard Information

• Brand: TWECO
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1160-1604