Tweco 1160-1762 Mig Contact Tip 0.040 Inch

Product Description

The TWECO 1160-1762 is a 0.040 inch MIG welding contact tip designed for use in the Velocity2a consumable system. It feeds welding wire through the torch and transfers current to the wire at the point of arc initiation. The Velocity2a system reduces the total thread count to one set per connection, pairing brass threads on the replaceable nozzle against heat-treated stainless steel threads on the gooseneck. This soft-against-hard thread pairing resists seizing and cross-threading. The tip measures 1.51 inches in length and 0.43 inches in diameter, and weighs approximately 0.04 pounds. Licensed welding professionals and MIG welding technicians install and replace these tips as part of routine torch maintenance.

The 1160-1762 fits into the Velocity2a MIG torch consumable platform, which is engineered for tool-free nozzle removal and consistent nozzle-to-tip flushness. It is suited for production welding environments where downtime from seized threads, cross-threading, or inconsistent tip-to-nozzle positioning is a recurring maintenance concern. The fixed-thread design maintains a set flushness relationship between the nozzle opening and the contact tip, which is critical for stable arc performance and consistent wire protrusion. Minimum order quantity is 10 pieces per the supplier data.

Key Features

• 0.040 inch bore diameter for compatible MIG wire sizes
• Single-thread connection design reduces seizing and cross-threading compared to standard two- or three-thread consumable systems
• Heat-treated stainless steel gooseneck threads paired with brass nozzle threads for durable, tool-free service
• Fixed threaded configuration maintains consistent flushness between nozzle opening and contact tip
• Compact form factor: 1.51 inches long, 0.43 inches in diameter
• Sold in minimum quantities of 10 per unit of measure

Compatibility

Designed for use with the Tweco Velocity2a MIG torch consumable system. Install only with compatible Velocity2a nozzle and gooseneck components to maintain the intended thread engagement and flushness characteristics.

Installation Notes

Contact tip replacement is performed by MIG welding technicians as part of standard torch maintenance. Power down the welding system and allow the torch to cool completely before removing or installing consumables. The Velocity2a system is designed for tool-free tip and nozzle removal; do not use pliers or wrenches on the nozzle threads, as this can damage the brass thread interface. Inspect the gooseneck stainless threads for debris or spatter buildup before installing a new tip.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Bore Diameter: 0.040 inches
• Length: 1.51 inches
• Width: 0.43 inches
• Height: 1.51 inches
• Weight: 0.04 pounds
• Thread Material (Nozzle): Brass
• Thread Material (Gooseneck): Heat-treated stainless steel
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 10

Standard Information

• Brand: TWECO
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1160-1762