Tweco 1160-1765 Mig Contact Tip 0.052 Inch

Product Description

The TWECO 1160-1765 is a MIG welding contact tip designed for use with the Tweco Velocity2a series torch consumable system. Contact tips are current-carrying consumables that guide the welding wire to the arc and transfer welding current at the point of contact. This tip is sized for 0.052 inch wire and is constructed for use in the Velocity2a configuration, which features a single threaded interface rather than the two or three threaded connections found on conventional MIG consumable assemblies. The single-thread design simplifies tip changes, reduces the risk of cross-threading and seizing, and supports faster turnaround during consumable service. Licensed welding professionals and fabrication shops handling MIG wire in the 0.052 inch diameter range are the primary installers.

The 1160-1765 fits into the Tweco Velocity2a torch system, which is suited for production welding and maintenance welding environments where minimizing downtime during consumable changes is a priority. The Velocity2a platform accommodates both Fixed Threaded and Adjustable Slip nozzle configurations, giving the installer control over the flushness relationship between the nozzle opening and the contact tip. Fixed Threaded configurations maintain a consistent, set flushness position. Adjustable Slip configurations allow the welder to reposition the nozzle for improved access when cleaning spatter from the tip area.

Key Features

• Sized for 0.052 inch MIG welding wire
• Single-thread interface reduces cross-threading and seizing compared to conventional two- or three-thread MIG consumable designs
• Compatible with Fixed Threaded nozzle configurations for consistent, repeatable tip-to-nozzle flushness
• Compatible with Adjustable Slip nozzle configurations for field-adjustable positioning and easier spatter cleaning access
• Sold individually, allowing single-piece replacement without purchasing a full consumable kit

Compatibility

Designed for use with the Tweco Velocity2a torch consumable system. Specific compatible torch models or part numbers beyond the Velocity2a platform were not provided in the product data.

Installation Notes

Contact tip replacement is performed by MIG welding operators and welding technicians as part of routine consumable maintenance. Always de-energize the welding power source and allow the torch neck and tip to cool fully before handling consumables. The Velocity2a single-thread design is intended to be tool-free; do not use pliers or wrenches that could damage the brass threads on mating components. Inspect the nozzle and diffuser for spatter buildup and replace as needed when servicing the contact tip.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Size: 0.052 inches
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Weight: 0.04 pounds
• Length: 0.3 inches
• Width: 1.5 inches
• Height: 0.3 inches
• UPC: 608246433998

Standard Information

• Brand: TWECO
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1160-1765