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996994 - ESAB .030 Contact Tips (5-Pack)

Packaging: pack of 5
$4.58/EA $15.70/pack of 5 only $3.14/EASave 31%

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OVERVIEW

Keep Your Arc Smooth and Steady

There is nothing more frustrating than a sputtering arc right in the middle of a perfect bead. Often, the culprit is a worn-out contact tip. The ESAB 996994 .030" Contact Tip (5-Pack) is your insurance policy against poor weld quality and frustrating wire feed issues. Designed specifically for 0.030-inch welding wire, these tips are the unsung heroes of your MIG torch, responsible for guiding the wire and delivering the power needed to melt metal. When your contact tip wears out, the hole gets bigger, the contact gets sloppy, and your welds start to look messy. Swapping in a fresh ESAB tip restores that crisp, frying-bacon sound of a perfectly tuned welder.

This package includes five high-quality copper contact tips, giving you plenty of backups for your projects. Why buy just one when you know you'll need more eventually? Having a 5-pack in your toolbox means you never have to stop work to run to the store. These tips are manufactured to strict standards, ensuring they thread easily into your gas diffuser and provide a snug path for your wire. The copper construction handles the heat of welding while ensuring maximum power flows into the wire, giving you better penetration and a smoother puddle control.

Whether you are a hobbyist working on a car restoration or a professional welder in a fabrication shop, using the right consumables is key to getting professional results. These tips are designed for the 0.030" wire commonly used for sheet metal, exhaust work, and general steel repairs. They are compatible with specific ESAB and Firepower MIG guns, making them a perfect fit for your machine. Don't let a cheap or worn-out part compromise your work. Stick with genuine ESAB consumables to keep your equipment running like new.

Changing a contact tip is one of the easiest and most effective maintenance tasks you can perform. If you notice your wire sticking, burning back, or wandering as it comes out of the nozzle, it's time for a change. With the ESAB 996994 5-pack, you can swap out the old tip in seconds and get back to laying down dimes. Grab a pack today and ensure your welder is ready for whatever job comes next.

Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Item:Contact Tip
Wire Size:0.030"
Packaging Description:5 per pak
Material:Copper Alloy
Product Type:MIG Contact Tip
Compatible Process:MIG (GMAW), Flux Cored (FCAW)
Pack Quantity:5

INCLUDED

  • 5 x .030" Contact Tips
  • Resealable Storage Bag

APPLICATIONS

  • General MIG Welding (GMAW)
  • Automotive Body Repair
  • Light Industrial Fabrication
  • Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO)
  • Hobbyist and DIY Metalworking

FAQ

These contact tips are designed specifically for 0.030-inch (0.8mm) welding wire.

The package contains 5 individual contact tips.

You should replace the contact tip when the exit hole becomes oval-shaped (keyholed), if the wire frequently burns back and fuses to the tip, or if you experience erratic arc starts and unstable current transfer.

While physically possible if the diameter matches, aluminum wire expands more when heated. It is often recommended to use contact tips specifically designed for aluminum (often marked with an 'A' or slightly oversized) to prevent jamming, though standard tips can work for short duration or specific setups.

No, contact tips are not universal. These are designed for specific ESAB and Firepower style MIG guns. You must check your MIG gun's manual or current consumables to ensure the thread pattern and physical size match the 996994 part number.

It is not recommended. Using a smaller wire in a larger tip results in poor electrical contact, leading to an unstable arc and wandering wire placement.

They are manufactured from a copper alloy designed to provide high electrical conductivity and resistance to thermal wear.

This is called burnback. It can be caused by a wire feed speed that is too slow, a tip that is too close to the work, or a worn-out tip. Replacing the tip is often the first step in troubleshooting.