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14401012 - Tweco 44N-116-15 Nylon MIG Liner for 1/16 Aluminum Wire - 15ft

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OVERVIEW

Smooth Aluminum Feeding

Anyone who has welded aluminum knows the frustration of "bird-nesting" at the drive rolls or an unstable arc caused by poor wire feeding. The Tweco 44N-116-15 Nylon Conduit Liner is your first line of defense against these common headaches. Designed specifically for 1/16-inch aluminum wire, this 15-foot liner replaces your standard steel liner to provide a slick, low-friction path for the soft wire to travel through your MIG gun.

Why Nylon Matters

Steel liners are great for steel wire, but they act like sandpaper on soft aluminum. They can shave off tiny particles of aluminum that clog the liner and the contact tip, leading to burn-backs and downtime. This Tweco nylon liner eliminates that metal-on-metal abrasion. The result is a wire that slides easily, requiring less drive roll pressure and delivering a consistent speed to the weld puddle. This consistency is key to achieving the high-quality, aesthetic welds that aluminum projects demand.

Genuine Tweco Quality

Don't compromise your equipment with generic fits. This is a genuine Tweco part (Stock No. 1440-1012), ensuring perfect compatibility with your Tweco MIG gun. Whether you are fabricating boat hulls, repairing trailers, or working on custom automotive parts, swapping to a fresh nylon liner is one of the cheapest and most effective maintenance tasks you can perform to improve your aluminum welding performance immediately. Keep your arc smooth and your frustration low with the right conduit for the job.

Additional Information
Brand:Tweco
Item:Liner
Length:15 ft
Wire Size:1/16"
Wire Type:Aluminum
Material:Nylon
Series:44 Series
Part Number:44N-116-15
Compatible Process:MIG (GMAW)
Packaging Description:pack of 1

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Tweco 44N-116-15 Nylon Conduit Liner (15 ft)
  • Installation instructions

APPLICATIONS

  • Aluminum fabrication and manufacturing
  • Automotive and marine repair
  • Signage and architectural metalwork
  • Aerospace component welding
  • General industrial maintenance involving aluminum alloys

FAQ

This liner is specifically designed for aluminum welding wire. The nylon material prevents the friction and shaving that occurs when using soft aluminum wire in steel liners.

The 44N-116-15 is rated for wire diameters up to 1/16 inch (1.6mm).

It is not recommended. Hard steel wire acts like a file against the soft nylon material, which will quickly wear out the liner and potentially cause feed issues.

The liner is 15 feet long, suitable for standard 15-foot MIG gun cables. It can be trimmed to fit shorter cables if necessary.

It fits Tweco MIG guns that utilize the 44 Series consumables. Please check your MIG gun's parts breakdown to confirm compatibility with 44N series liners.

Bird-nesting often happens due to excessive friction in the liner. Using a dedicated nylon liner like this one, along with U-groove drive rolls, significantly reduces friction and helps prevent bird-nesting.

Yes, new liners typically come slightly longer than needed and must be trimmed flush or to the manufacturer's specified stick-out length during installation.

The 'N' in 44N-116-15 stands for Nylon, indicating the material composition of the conduit.