10501613 - Tweco Classic No. 5 MIG Gun 500A 15ft Euro-Kwik Connection

Technical Overview: Tweco 1050-1613 MIG Gun

The Tweco No. 5 Air Cooled MIG Gun (SKU: 1050-1613) is a high-capacity GMAW torch designed for semi-automatic welding applications requiring up to 500 Amps. This unit belongs to the renowned Classic Series, featuring a heavy-duty copper construction and high-impact fiberglass handle that provides superior thermal and electrical insulation. The gun is engineered for air-cooled operation, utilizing a heavy-duty cable assembly that maximizes current transfer while effectively dissipating heat, ensuring operator comfort during prolonged welding cycles.

Key Configuration Details:

• Amperage Rating: 500 A (typically at 60% Duty Cycle with CO2 gas).
• Wire Capacity: Setup for 1/16" (1.6mm) diameter wire, suitable for flux-cored and solid wire applications requiring high deposition.
• Cable Length: 15 feet (4.6 meters), providing a balance between wire feedability and operational reach.
• Backend Connection: Euro-Kwik (Euro-Central) adapter, ensuring instant connectivity with European-standard wire feeders and power sources.

Maintenance and Consumables:
The Tweco No. 5 utilizes the industry-standard 15-Series consumables (tips) and 24-Series nozzles, which are designed for quick changeovers. The conductor tube is swiveling, allowing for adjustment to suit various welding angles. The liner system is robust, minimizing wire drag and bird-nesting issues common with larger diameter wires. The trigger mechanism is a simple, reliable mechanical switch designed for millions of cycles. For MRO professionals, the modular design of the No. 5 allows for complete field repairability, from the trigger switch to the cable assembly, ensuring the asset remains in service for the long haul.

This gun is fully assembled and ready to weld, requiring only the connection to a compatible feeder and gas supply. It is an optimal solution for fabrication shops utilizing high-output power sources that require a robust, air-cooled torch interface.