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11601138 - Tweco 16ST-52 Standard Contact Tip 0.052" (Pack of 25)

Packaging: pack of 25
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OVERVIEW

Reliable Performance with Tweco 16ST-52 Contact Tips

Keep your MIG welding operations running smoothly with this 25-pack of Tweco 16ST-52 contact tips. Designed specifically for 0.052" wire, these tips are the workhorse of the industry, fitting the most popular heavy-duty MIG guns found in shops across the country. Whether you are welding structural steel, heavy equipment, or performing general fabrication, having a fresh contact tip is the first step to a perfect bead.

Worn contact tips are the number one cause of erratic arcs and frustrating wire feed problems. The "keyhole" effect—where the wire wears an oval shape into the tip—can ruin your aim and degrade your electrical connection. By stocking up with this bulk pack, you ensure your welders always have the parts they need to maintain quality. These tips are machined from premium copper to withstand the heat of high-amperage welding while delivering consistent current to your wire.

Installation is quick and easy with the standard threaded design. Simply unscrew the old tip and thread in a new 16ST-52 to restore your gun's performance. Compatible with Tweco 300A, 400A, and 500A guns, these are versatile enough for almost any heavy industrial MIG setup. Don't let a cheap consumable slow down your production line; trust genuine Tweco design for reliable results every time you pull the trigger.

Additional Information
Brand:Tweco
Item:Contact Tip
Wire Size:0.052"
Packaging Description:25 in a pack
Series:16 Series
Thread Size:3/8"-24 UNF
Material:Copper Alloy
Compatible Guns:Tweco No. 3, Tweco No. 4, Tweco No. 5, Tweco No. 6

INCLUDED

  • 25 x Tweco 16ST-52 Contact Tips (0.052")

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Shipbuilding
  • General Industrial Fabrication
  • Automotive Frame Repair

FAQ

The 16ST-52 is designed for 0.052-inch (1.3 mm) welding wire.

These tips fit Tweco No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6 MIG guns, as well as many Tweco-style guns from other brands like Lincoln (Magnum) and Miller.

The thread size is 3/8"-24 UNF.

This package (SKU 1160-1138) contains 25 contact tips.

The 16ST series is considered a standard heavy-duty tip suitable for most industrial applications up to roughly 400-500 amps depending on the gun rating.

They are machined from a high-conductivity copper alloy.

Yes, as long as the flux-cored wire diameter is 0.052". However, standard tips are commonly used for both solid and flux-cored wires of the correct diameter.