Tweco 1564-1144 Contact Tip Heavy Retainer

Product Description

The TWECO 1564-1144 is a heavy retainer contact tip designed for MIG welding applications. Contact tips serve as the final point of electrical contact between the welding wire and the welding circuit, transferring current to the wire as it feeds through the gun. The heavy retainer style provides a more secure mechanical connection at the tip, supporting consistent arc performance and reducing the chance of tip loosening during high-duty-cycle or demanding welding work. This part is installed by welding professionals and maintenance technicians as a consumable replacement component in compatible MIG welding guns.

This contact tip is suited for MIG welding setups where a heavy retainer-style tip is specified. It is a consumable part replaced routinely during preventive maintenance or when wear causes arc instability, wire feeding issues, or visible tip erosion. The compact dimensions of 0.6 inches by 0.6 inches by 0.9 inches make it compatible with tight gun neck assemblies. Welding shops, fabrication facilities, and field maintenance crews keep these on hand as standard consumable stock.

Key Features

• Heavy retainer design provides secure tip-to-gun connection during continuous welding operation
• Compact form factor at 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.9 inches fits standard MIG gun assemblies
• Lightweight at 0.04 pounds, minimizing added mass at the gun front end
• Sold individually, allowing single-unit replacement as needed
• Non-hazardous material classification supports standard handling and storage

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement contact tip for MIG welding guns that accept a heavy retainer-style tip. Refer to your welding gun documentation to confirm tip thread type and wire diameter compatibility before installation.

Installation Notes

Contact tips are installed and replaced by welding technicians as routine consumable maintenance. Always power down the welding machine and allow the gun to cool completely before removing a worn tip. Use the appropriate tip wrench or pliers to avoid damaging the gas diffuser or retainer threads. Follow the welding equipment manufacturer's guidelines and applicable workplace safety standards when servicing gun consumables.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Heavy Retainer Contact Tip
• Length: 0.9 inches
• Width: 0.6 inches
• Height: 0.9 inches
• Weight: 0.04 pounds
• Sold As: Each
• UPC: 608246038629

Standard Information

• Brand: TWECO
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1564-1144