16401150 - Tweco Velocity Adapter for Bernard Guns (VABER)

Upgrade Your Bernard Gun with Tweco Velocity Performance

If you love the feel and durability of your Bernard MIG gun but are tired of dealing with traditional contact tips that burn back, loosen up, or wear out too quickly, the Tweco 1640-1150 VABER Adapter is the perfect solution. This clever little device allows you to convert the front end of your Bernard gun to run Tweco's high-performance Velocity consumables. It’s the best of both worlds: you keep the handle and cable you trust, but you gain the superior arc stability and cooling of the Velocity system.

The "VABER" stands for Velocity Adapter for Bernard, and it works by simply screwing onto your existing conductor tube. Once installed, you can say goodbye to threaded contact tips. The Velocity system uses a unique drop-in tip design that seats firmly into the adapter and is locked in place by the nozzle. This means better electrical contact, less heat build-up, and a much more stable arc. Because the electrical path is solid copper and brass with fewer threaded connections, the electricity flows more smoothly to the wire, giving you a crisp, consistent weld every time you pull the trigger.

Why make the switch? It comes down to uptime and frustration. Traditional diffusers can get clogged with spatter, and threaded tips often seize up or strip out. The Velocity system, enabled by this adapter, runs cooler and stays cleaner longer. The gas ports are built right into the adapter, providing excellent shielding gas coverage that protects your weld pool from porosity. Plus, changing tips becomes a breeze—no pliers needed to unscrew a fused tip; just twist off the nozzle, drop in a new tip, and you are back to welding in seconds.

This adapter is built tough from solid brass to withstand the heat and abuse of daily welding. It’s an affordable upgrade that can significantly improve your welding experience and reduce the amount of money you spend on replacement parts. Whether you are in a production shop or a home garage, the Tweco 1640-1150 VABER Adapter gives your trusty Bernard gun a new lease on life with modern, high-efficiency performance.