Xtrweld 13CT Conductor Tube Mig Gun 0.023-0.045 in

Product Description

The XTRWELD 13CT is a conductor tube designed for use with 135-amp MIG welding guns in the Tweco style. The conductor tube serves as the current-carrying neck assembly that guides the welding wire from the gun body to the contact tip, directing both the wire and shielding gas toward the weld zone. It accepts wire diameters from 0.023 to 0.045 inches, covering the most common mild steel, stainless, and flux-core wire sizes used in light industrial and fabrication work. Replacement of worn or damaged conductor tubes is a routine part of MIG gun maintenance and is performed by welding technicians and fabricators.

This conductor tube is suited for MIG welding applications in fabrication shops, maintenance and repair operations, and light manufacturing environments. It fits 135A Tweco-style MIG guns commonly used for sheet metal work, structural tacking, and general-purpose wire feed welding. The 0.023 to 0.045 inch wire range makes it appropriate for both thin-gauge material work and moderate-thickness structural passes without requiring a gun change.

Key Features

• Wire feed range of 0.023 to 0.045 inches covers standard MIG and flux-core wire diameters
• Tweco-style design for straightforward fitment on compatible 135A MIG guns
• Lightweight construction at 0.199 pounds for reduced gun fatigue during extended use
• Functions as both a current conductor and wire guide within the gun assembly
• Sold individually for targeted replacement without full gun disassembly

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement conductor tube for 135-amp Tweco-style MIG welding guns accepting wire diameters from 0.023 to 0.045 inches.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by welding technicians or experienced fabricators. Before replacing the conductor tube, disconnect the MIG gun from the welder and ensure the wire feeder is powered down. Use the appropriate spanner or pin wrench to unseat the existing tube and thread in the replacement, taking care not to cross-thread the connection. Inspect the contact tip and liner condition any time the conductor tube is serviced.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Feed Range: 0.023 to 0.045 inches
• Compatible Gun Amperage: 135A
• Gun Style: Tweco Style
• Weight: 0.199 pounds
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: XTRWELD
• Manufacturer Part Number: 13CT