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16201312 - Tweco 15ft Teflon Liner for .035-3/64 Aluminum Wire

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OVERVIEW

Smooth Feeding for Aluminum Welding

If you have ever tried to weld aluminum with a standard steel liner, you know the nightmare: the wire stops, the drive rolls spin, and suddenly you have a bird's nest of wire tangled up at the feeder. It ruins your tip, wastes your wire, and kills your productivity. The solution is simple but essential: you need the right liner. The Tweco 1620-1312 Teflon Conduit is built to solve exactly this problem. Designed for 15-foot MIG guns, this liner replaces your standard steel coil with a smooth, slick Teflon tube that lets soft aluminum wire glide through the cable with almost zero resistance.

This liner is sized perfectly for the most common aluminum wire sizes, .035" and 3/64". Whether you are fabricating boat parts, repairing a trailer, or working on custom automotive components, consistent wire delivery is the key to a good bead. Aluminum requires a steady, fast wire speed to maintain a spray transfer or stable pulse, and any drag in the line will cause the arc to stutter. By installing this Tweco Teflon liner, you eliminate the friction points that cause those issues. It's a small upgrade that makes a massive difference in how your machine runs.

Installation is straightforward. Remove your old steel liner, slide this Teflon conduit in, and trim it to the correct length for your gun's front end. Make sure your cuts are clean and straight to prevent any snagging points. Remember, this liner is strictly for soft wires like aluminum or silicon bronze; don't run steel wire through it, or you'll slice it up. Keep a spare in your toolbox so you are always ready to switch over to aluminum jobs without fighting your equipment.

Additional Information
Brand:Tweco
Item:MIG Gun Conduit
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Material:Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)
Wire Diameter:0.035", 3/64"
Length:15 ft
Compatible Material:Aluminum
Part Number:1620-1312, 44N-3545-15

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Tweco 1620-1312 Teflon Conduit Assembly (15 ft)
  • Installation Instructions

APPLICATIONS

  • Aluminum MIG Welding (GMAW)
  • Fabrication of aluminum structures
  • Automotive and marine repair
  • Manufacturing using soft alloy wires
  • Applications requiring 15ft reach with .035-3/64 wire

FAQ

This Teflon conduit is designed specifically for soft wires, primarily aluminum, ranging from 0.035" to 3/64" in diameter.

No, it is not recommended. Steel wire is abrasive and can cut or shave the soft Teflon material, destroying the liner and causing feed issues. Use steel wound liners for steel wire.

The conduit is 15 feet (approximately 4.5 meters) long, suitable for standard 15ft MIG gun cables.

Yes, Tweco part number 1620-1312 is the SKU for the 44N-3545-15 conduit assembly.

Remove the old liner, uncoil the new Teflon liner, insert it through the gun cable, and trim the excess length at the front end according to your gun's specific instructions (usually flush or slightly protruding depending on the diffuser).

Teflon has a very low coefficient of friction, which allows soft aluminum wire to be pushed through the cable without buckling or binding, which is common with steel liners.

It is designed for Tweco-style MIG guns (like the Spray Master series) that use the 44 series consumables. Check your gun's manual for compatibility with 44N series liners.