Tweco 1160-1754 Mig Contact Tip 0.045 Inch

Product Description

The TWECO 1160-1754 is a Velocity2a series MIG contact tip designed for 0.045 inch wire diameter. It is a consumable component that guides welding wire through the torch and transfers current at the point of contact. The tip is part of the Velocity system, which uses a reduced single-thread design that combines brass and stainless steel mating surfaces to minimize seizing and cross-threading. Licensed welders and fabricators working with MIG torches install this tip as a routine consumable replacement during production welding or maintenance downtime.

This contact tip is intended for use in MIG welding applications where 0.045 inch solid or flux-cored wire is run. The Velocity design reduces tooling requirements during tip changes, making it well suited for high-volume production environments and job-site work where downtime needs to be kept short. Its single-thread engagement simplifies installation compared to conventional two- or three-thread MIG consumable systems.

Key Features

• Designed for 0.045 inch wire diameter MIG applications
• Single-thread engagement reduces cross-threading and seizing risk
• Brass-to-stainless steel thread pairing resists galling and loosening under heat
• Heat-treated stainless steel threads on the gooseneck side provide extended service life
• No-tool installation reduces changeover time in production settings

Compatibility

Designed for use with TWECO Velocity series MIG torch systems that accept Velocity2a contact tips for 0.045 inch wire diameter. Confirm torch series compatibility before ordering.

Installation Notes

Contact tips are installed and serviced by welders and fabrication technicians. Always power down and disconnect the welding machine before replacing MIG consumables. Allow the nozzle and tip to cool fully before handling to avoid burns or damage to threads. Hand-tighten only to the stop point indicated by the Velocity thread engagement; do not over-torque.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Diameter: 0.045 inches
• Weight: 0.03 pounds
• Length: 0.3 inches
• Width: 1.5 inches
• Height: 0.3 inches
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 10

Standard Information

• Brand: TWECO
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1160-1754