Xtrweld 16S-45 Heavy Duty Contact Tip 0.045 in 10 Pack

Product Description

The XTRWELD 16S-45 is a heavy duty contact tip engineered for MIG welding guns configured in the Tweco style. Sized at 0.045 inches, it fits the 16S series tip holder and serves as the critical current-transfer point between the welding wire and the gun body. This pack contains 10 tips, supporting production environments where regular tip rotation is part of standard maintenance. Licensed welders and fabrication shop technicians rely on consistent tip geometry to maintain stable arc performance and accurate wire feed guidance through the contact bore.

The 16S-45 is suited for use in heavy duty MIG welding applications where higher amperage output and increased duty cycles place elevated thermal stress on consumables. The Tweco-style configuration makes it a fit for a wide range of industrial MIG guns and torches built to that platform. The 10-piece pack format reduces downtime by keeping replacement tips on hand during continuous welding operations in fabrication, structural, and manufacturing environments.

Key Features

• 0.045 inch bore diameter for precise wire guidance and consistent arc initiation
• 16S series heavy duty design rated for high-amperage, high-duty-cycle welding
• Tweco-style form factor for broad torch and gun compatibility
• Pack of 10 tips minimizes production interruptions from consumable changeovers
• Consistent contact bore geometry supports stable wire feed and reduced spatter

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement contact tip for Tweco-style MIG welding guns and torches accepting 16S series heavy duty tips with a 0.045 inch wire diameter.

Installation Notes

Contact tips are installed and serviced by qualified welders or welding equipment technicians. Always power down the welding machine and allow the gun to cool before replacing a contact tip to avoid burns and accidental arc strikes. Use the appropriate tip wrench or pliers to avoid cross-threading when seating the tip in the diffuser. Inspect the diffuser and nozzle for spatter buildup during each tip change to maintain optimal gas coverage and arc stability.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Diameter: 0.045 inches
• Series: 16S Heavy Duty
• Style: Tweco
• Pack Quantity: 10
• Package Weight: 0.42 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: XTRWELD
• Manufacturer Part Number: 16S-45