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0457455007 - ESAB Heavy Duty Contact Tip for MTW 600

Packaging: pack of 1
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OVERVIEW

Keep Your Arc Smooth and Stable

Every welder knows that the contact tip is the heart of the MIG gun. If your tip is worn out, your arc starts sputtering, your wire burns back, and your welds look like popcorn. The ESAB Contact Tube for MTW 600 (0457455007) is built to solve those headaches. Designed to fit heavy-duty torches, this tip is tough enough to handle the heat of long welds without softening or seizing up.

When you are pushing a lot of wire, friction is the enemy. This contact tube is made with a smooth, precise bore that lets the wire glide through easily while still making solid electrical contact. This means you get a consistent arc start every time and a stable puddle while you are running a bead. It is the kind of reliability you need when you are in the middle of a long pass and don't want to stop to troubleshoot a bird's nest or a stuck wire.

Why choose this contact tube?

  • Better Conductivity: High-quality copper alloy ensures the power gets to the wire efficiently.
  • Longer Life: Resists keyholing (wearing into an oval shape) longer than standard tips.
  • Perfect Fit: Machined threads ensure it screws in tight and stays tight, preventing gas leaks or overheating at the diffuser.

Don't let a cheap consumable ruin a good project. Keep a pack of these ESAB contact tubes in your toolbox. They are quick to change out and make an immediate difference in how your machine runs. Whether you are welding thick plate or doing production work, a fresh tip is the cheapest insurance for a quality weld.

Additional Information
Product Type:Contact Tube
Brand:ESAB
Torch Compatibility:MTW 600
Consumable Type:Contact Tip
Process:MIG (GMAW)
Material:Copper Alloy
Packaging Description:pack of 1

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ESAB Contact Tube (0457455007)

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy industrial fabrication
  • Structural steel welding
  • Automotive and transportation manufacturing
  • Shipbuilding and marine repair
  • General MIG/MAG welding applications

FAQ

This contact tube is identified for use with MTW 600 series MIG torches and compatible systems.

It is manufactured from a high-grade copper alloy, typically CuCrZr (Copper Chrome Zirconium), designed for high thermal and electrical conductivity.

Replace the contact tube when the exit hole becomes oval-shaped (keyholing), if the wire frequently sticks (burn-back), or if the arc becomes unstable.

Yes, a worn tube causes poor electrical contact, leading to an erratic arc, increased spatter, and potential weld defects like lack of fusion.

This is an ESAB branded product, designed to meet strict quality standards for industrial welding equipment.

This likely refers to a specific internal dimension code or identifier for the MTW series compatibility; always verify thread and length against your existing consumables.

The bore must be slightly larger than the wire to allow feeding but tight enough to ensure continuous electrical contact for the welding current.

Ensure your nozzle is clean, check that the gas flow is correct, and ensure the contact tube is tightened securely to the gas diffuser/seat.