Victor 11601601 Mig Welder Contact Tip Tapered Base

Product Description

The VICTOR 11601601 is a tapered-base contact tip designed for MIG welding applications. It accepts wire up to 0.03 inches in outside diameter and is rated for a maximum of 200 amps. Constructed from copper alloy tubing, this tip transfers welding current from the gun to the wire with consistent conductivity. It is sold individually and is intended for use by professional welders and maintenance technicians working with MIG welding equipment in fabrication, industrial, and repair settings.

This contact tip is specifically designed for use with 250 amp and 450 amp Eliminator MIG guns. The tapered base connection style seats securely into a mating gas diffuser, helping maintain proper wire alignment and gas coverage at the weld zone. It is suited for light to medium wire diameters in both production and field welding scenarios where reliable arc starts and consistent wire feeding are required.

Key Features

• Tapered base connection seats into a mating gas diffuser for secure, aligned fit
• Accepts wire up to 0.03 inches (0.80 mm) outside diameter
• Rated up to 200 amps maximum
• Copper alloy tubing construction for consistent current transfer
• Patented contact tip design per VICTOR Series 16
• Sold individually — package quantity of 1

Compatibility

Designed for use with 250 amp and 450 amp Eliminator MIG guns. Compatible with the mating gas diffuser for tapered-base tip connections in Series 16 configurations.

Installation Notes

Contact tip replacement is a routine MIG gun maintenance task performed by welders and MIG equipment technicians. Always power down the welder and allow the gun to cool before removing a worn tip. Use the appropriate tip wrench or pliers to thread the tapered-base tip fully into the gas diffuser — avoid overtightening, which can damage the diffuser threads. Inspect the gas diffuser and nozzle for spatter buildup during each tip replacement.