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0559351047 - ESAB Tweco Style Gas Distributor / Diffuser

Packaging: pack of 1
$144.21/EA $95.06/pack of 1 only $95.06/EASave 34%

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OVERVIEW

Keep Your MIG Gun Running Smoothly

If your MIG gun is sputtering or you're seeing porosity in your welds, it might be time to check your front-end consumables. The ESAB 0559351047 Gas Distributor is the reliable replacement you need to get your torch back in action. Also known as a gas diffuser, this little brass part does a big job: it holds your contact tip in place and spreads the shielding gas evenly over your weld. When your old diffuser gets clogged with spatter or the threads get stripped, your gas coverage suffers, and your arc gets erratic. Swapping it out is a quick fix that makes a huge difference.

Built by ESAB (the folks behind Tweco), this distributor is tough enough to handle the heat of daily welding. It’s made from solid brass, which stands up to high temperatures and conducts electricity efficiently to your wire. The threads are cut cleanly, so your contact tip screws in tight and stays tight, preventing that annoying rattle or loose connection that kills your arc stability. Plus, the gas holes are designed to push gas out smoothly, giving you that nice, clean hiss and a shiny weld bead without the pinholes.

Don't let a worn-out diffuser ruin your day or your workpiece. Keep a few of these ESAB distributors in your toolbox so you're always ready to swap and go. It fits standard Tweco-style setups, making it a versatile part for many common MIG guns found in shops across the country.

Why Welders Choose This Part

  • Reliable Fit: Screws on easily and holds the tip secure.
  • Better Gas Coverage: Helps stop wind and air from ruining your weld.
  • Tough Build: Brass construction lasts through long beads and hot days.
Additional Information
Brand:ESAB, Tweco
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Product Type:Gas Distributor, Gas Diffuser
Material:Brass
Process:MIG (GMAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Compatibility:Tweco Style MIG Guns

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Gas Distributor (0559351047)

APPLICATIONS

  • General MIG (GMAW) welding fabrication
  • Flux-cored (FCAW) welding with gas shielding
  • Automotive repair and bodywork
  • Structural steel fabrication
  • Maintenance and repair operations (MRO)

FAQ

It secures the contact tip to the MIG gun and disperses shielding gas evenly around the weld pool to prevent contamination.

It is manufactured from high-quality brass, chosen for its durability, heat resistance, and electrical conductivity.

Replace it if the gas ports become hopelessly clogged with spatter, the threads are stripped, or if the surface is damaged enough to disrupt gas flow.

Yes, this ESAB part is designed for compatibility with specific Tweco-style MIG guns. Always check your gun's manual to confirm the part number.

Yes. If the gas ports are clogged or the diffuser is damaged, it can cause turbulent gas flow, allowing air to mix with the shield gas and causing porosity.

Yes, it works with gas-shielded flux-cored wires. For self-shielded flux-core, a gas distributor is often replaced with a gasless nozzle adapter, but it depends on the gun setup.

In this context, it likely refers to a specific series or packaging code used by ESAB/Tweco, but the part functions as a standard gas distributor.

No, it can typically be hand-tightened or tightened with standard MIG pliers or a wrench designed for welding torches.